Guidebook for Rethymno
Arts & Culture
Museum of Ancient Eleutherna
123 Epar.Od. Aggelianon-ElefthernasKnossos
Food Scene
Rimondi Fountain
For good quality food in the heart of the old town
Prima Plora Οrganic Restaurant & Wine Bar
8 AkrotiriouFor gourmet eating out by the sea
Bakalogatos
TitouTraditional plates (mezes)
Cafe Viva
ΜοσχοβίτουFor breakfast early in the morning, drinks and snacks allday
Sightseeing
The Fortezza is the citadel of the city of Rethymno in Crete, Greece. It was built by the Venetians in the 16th century, and was captured by the Ottomans in 1646. By the early 20th century, many houses were built within the citadel. These were demolished after World War II, leaving only a few historic buildings within the Fortezza. Today, the citadel is in good condition and is open to the public.
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Fortezza Castle
The Fortezza is the citadel of the city of Rethymno in Crete, Greece. It was built by the Venetians in the 16th century, and was captured by the Ottomans in 1646. By the early 20th century, many houses were built within the citadel. These were demolished after World War II, leaving only a few historic buildings within the Fortezza. Today, the citadel is in good condition and is open to the public.
The Arkadi Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery, situated on a fertile plateau 23 km to the southeast of Rethymnon on the island of Crete in Greece.
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Arkadi
The Arkadi Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery, situated on a fertile plateau 23 km to the southeast of Rethymnon on the island of Crete in Greece.
Parks & Nature
Preveli is located about 35km south of Rethymno and 10km east of Plakias. Beach of Preveli, also known as Lake Preveli or Phoenix, is located at the exit of the imposing Kourtaliotikos Gorge, where the Great River (Megas Potamos) is flowing.
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Preveli Beach
Preveli is located about 35km south of Rethymno and 10km east of Plakias. Beach of Preveli, also known as Lake Preveli or Phoenix, is located at the exit of the imposing Kourtaliotikos Gorge, where the Great River (Megas Potamos) is flowing.
The Sxoinaria beach is a small beach with fine, beige sand and pebbles and crystal clear turquoise waters that deepen abruptly. The seabed is rocky, but at the northern side of the beach you can find lovely-colored sand.
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Schinaria
The Sxoinaria beach is a small beach with fine, beige sand and pebbles and crystal clear turquoise waters that deepen abruptly. The seabed is rocky, but at the northern side of the beach you can find lovely-colored sand.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ali Vafi's garden
65 Tzane BounialiNice place with large garden and relaxed chairs.
Getting Around
KTEL Hania - Rethimnon
Leoforos Emmanouil KefalogianniBus station Rethymno