Rethymnon Old Town

The old town of Rethymno still preserves its old Venetian style and its later Ottoman influences to a great extend. It has been declared a protected historical monument and a traditional settlement. There we meet small alleys leading to public […]

Venetian Fortezza Castle

The Fortezza is built on a hill called Paleokastro (meaning “Old Castle”), which was the site of ancient Rhithymna’s acropolis. It was built between 1573-1580 by the Venetians in order to protect the citizens from the Turkish threat. It is […]

Municipal Garden

A small oasis of greenery in the city center, a hangout for coolness and leisure that hosts rare species of plants, filled with tree-lined walking paths, cafes & children’s play area. It is also used as a place of sports, […]

South Beaches
Romantic beaches to the southern Crete, Lybian sea.. The most organized beach of the southern side, is Plakias beach, which gives you the opportunity to try sea sports, but also to visit more deserted beaches such as Korakas beach near Kato Rodakino, Souda beach and Damnoni, Ammoudi and Shinaria beaches located [...]
Preveli Monastery

Α wonderful Monastery with amazing panoramic views that offers you a feeling of relaxation and tranquility, the monastery of Preveli (or Prevelis) is located 37km south of Rethymnon. Preveli has linked its name with the participation of its monks in […]

Arkadi Monastery

The Arkadi Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery, situated 25 km southeast of Rethymno, on a rectangular plateau on the northwest side of Mount Ida. The Arkadian region is fertile and has vineyards, olive groves and pine, oak and Cyprus […]

Sfendoni Cave

One of the most beautiful caves in Greece with rich stalactite and stalagmite decoration with different colors and shapes. The cave has a maximum length of 145m and an area of ​​about 3000 sq.m., but visitors have the opportunity to […]

Melidoni Cave (Gerontospilios)

A magnificent cave of archaeological and historical significance with magnificent stalactites and stalagmites. Archaeological excavations proved that the cave was used as a place of residence but also as a place of worship of gods. During the Turkish occupation, 370 […]

Mili Gorge

Walk in a green, beautiful gorge, in the middle of which you will find the abandoned settlement with about 30 watermills built by the locals during the Venetian period and operated until the 70’s, lakes, small waterfalls & churches. An […]