RRRRrrjrgbhfjergbjkerfvervrdfvfdgvrergghhhjhhjRethymno combines rarely united features: the old town's charm and history, with
proximity to a long sandy beach.
Although it is the third largest town in Crete, Rethimnon never feels like a city
as Chania and Heraklion do.Instead, it has a provincial air; it's a place that
moves slowly and the most important preserves much of its Venetian and Turkish
appearance.
You can enjoy arriving by ferry and be "there" close to the centre of the
Old Town, just a 5 minute walk away (newly built harbours on many Greek islands
are now far from the center, removing the romance of arriving IN the place you
are visiting!).
There are two sides to Rethymno offering two styles of visit: the endless
big beach hotel strip that stretches from the east end of Rethymno, lapping up
the coastal "villages" of Perivolia, Platanias, Adelianos Kambos, Pigianos
Kambos, Sfakaki, Stavromenos and Skaleta - and - the Rethymno that allows you
the character of the old town with its mix of architecture and history, cultural
influences and styles ranging from Venetian to Ottoman empire. We present the
second and more romantic choice - leaving the all-inclusive beach and booze
tours to others.
"Before leaving the beach, we should mention that there are other visitors -
the turtles. Turtles are regular visitors along the beaches of Rethymno and
return between June and August to lay their eggs each year.
The Venetian harbour...
Rethymno's harbour area is a
fine place for a coffee at one of the cafes and perhaps you will chance to eat
there, just for the atmosphere. Look out from the harbour edge at the state of
the buildings and seeing the abuse of this historic area you may be disappointed
- perhaps you should suggest a renovation or two!
But not to worry, there is much else to see and enjoy, no shortage of other
places of great character to stroll, stop in cafes, eat and generally enjoy the
enormous amount Rethymno offers you.
The Fortress dominates the city and makes Rethymno very
photogenic, its pedestrian streets below, strewn with charming old buildings.
Venetian influences abound and the minarets and domed mosques remind of the
Turkish influence long gone.
Numerous shops for souvenirs (with many local products now available),
trendy fashion or imaginative jewellery...the old and the modern combine to make
a colourful and buzzing town.
Venturing outside the town, some days you will visit dramatic gorges,
monasteries, time-trodden villages with ancient churches, the south coast Libyan
sea, spectacular mountains of Psiloritis and the Lefka Ori (White
Mountains).
For Rethymno provides you with an advantageous pivotal
point on the island, allowing you to range across the centre of Crete
and have enough to discover for weeks!
Rethymno combines rarely united features: the old town's charm and history, with
proximity to a long sandy beach.
Although it is the third largest town in Crete, Rethimnon never feels like a city
as Chania and Heraklion do. Instead, it has a provincial air; it's a place that
moves slowly and the most important preserves much of its Venetian and Turkish
appearance.
There are two sides to Rethymno offering two styles of visit: the endless
big beach hotel strip that stretches from the east end of Rethymno, lapping up
the coastal "villages" of Perivolia, Missiria, Platanias, Adelianos Kambos, Pigianos
Kambos, Sfakaki, Stavromenos and Skaleta - and - the Rethymno that allows you the character of the old town with its mix of architecture and history, cultural influences and styles ranging from Venetian to Ottoman empire.
"Before leaving the beach, we should mention that there are other visitors -
the turtles. Turtles are regular visitors along the beaches of Rethymno and
return between June and August to lay their eggs each year. They are protected
by the sea turtle protection group Archelon.
www.archelon.gr
The Venetian harbour...
Rethymno's harbour area is a fine place for a coffee at one of the nice cafes.
Look out from the harbour edge at the beautiful view of the harbour.
The Fortress dominates the city and makes Rethymno very
photogenic, its pedestrian streets below, strewn with charming old buildings.
Venetian influences abound and the minarets and domed mosques remind of the
Turkish influence long gone.
Numerous shops for souvenirs with many local products available,
trendy fashion or imaginative jewellery...the old and the modern combine to make
a colourful and buzzing town.
Venturing outside the town, some days you will visit beautiful gorges,
monasteries, time-trodden villages with ancient churches, the south coast Libyan
sea, spectacular mountains of Psiloritis and the Lefka Ori (White
Mountains).
For Rethymno provides you with an advantageous pivotal
point on the island, allowing you to range across the centre of Crete
and have enough to discover for weeks!
proximity to a long sandy beach.
Although it is the third largest town in Crete, Rethimnon never feels like a city
as Chania and Heraklion do.Instead, it has a provincial air; it's a place that
moves slowly and the most important preserves much of its Venetian and Turkish
appearance.
You can enjoy arriving by ferry and be "there" close to the centre of the
Old Town, just a 5 minute walk away (newly built harbours on many Greek islands
are now far from the center, removing the romance of arriving IN the place you
are visiting!).
There are two sides to Rethymno offering two styles of visit: the endless
big beach hotel strip that stretches from the east end of Rethymno, lapping up
the coastal "villages" of Perivolia, Platanias, Adelianos Kambos, Pigianos
Kambos, Sfakaki, Stavromenos and Skaleta - and - the Rethymno that allows you
the character of the old town with its mix of architecture and history, cultural
influences and styles ranging from Venetian to Ottoman empire. We present the
second and more romantic choice - leaving the all-inclusive beach and booze
tours to others.
"Before leaving the beach, we should mention that there are other visitors -
the turtles. Turtles are regular visitors along the beaches of Rethymno and
return between June and August to lay their eggs each year.
The Venetian harbour...
Rethymno's harbour area is a
fine place for a coffee at one of the cafes and perhaps you will chance to eat
there, just for the atmosphere. Look out from the harbour edge at the state of
the buildings and seeing the abuse of this historic area you may be disappointed
- perhaps you should suggest a renovation or two!
But not to worry, there is much else to see and enjoy, no shortage of other
places of great character to stroll, stop in cafes, eat and generally enjoy the
enormous amount Rethymno offers you.
The Fortress dominates the city and makes Rethymno very
photogenic, its pedestrian streets below, strewn with charming old buildings.
Venetian influences abound and the minarets and domed mosques remind of the
Turkish influence long gone.
Numerous shops for souvenirs (with many local products now available),
trendy fashion or imaginative jewellery...the old and the modern combine to make
a colourful and buzzing town.
Venturing outside the town, some days you will visit dramatic gorges,
monasteries, time-trodden villages with ancient churches, the south coast Libyan
sea, spectacular mountains of Psiloritis and the Lefka Ori (White
Mountains).
For Rethymno provides you with an advantageous pivotal
point on the island, allowing you to range across the centre of Crete
and have enough to discover for weeks!
Rethymno combines rarely united features: the old town's charm and history, with
proximity to a long sandy beach.
Although it is the third largest town in Crete, Rethimnon never feels like a city
as Chania and Heraklion do. Instead, it has a provincial air; it's a place that
moves slowly and the most important preserves much of its Venetian and Turkish
appearance.
There are two sides to Rethymno offering two styles of visit: the endless
big beach hotel strip that stretches from the east end of Rethymno, lapping up
the coastal "villages" of Perivolia, Missiria, Platanias, Adelianos Kambos, Pigianos
Kambos, Sfakaki, Stavromenos and Skaleta - and - the Rethymno that allows you the character of the old town with its mix of architecture and history, cultural influences and styles ranging from Venetian to Ottoman empire.
"Before leaving the beach, we should mention that there are other visitors -
the turtles. Turtles are regular visitors along the beaches of Rethymno and
return between June and August to lay their eggs each year. They are protected
by the sea turtle protection group Archelon.
www.archelon.gr
The Venetian harbour...
Rethymno's harbour area is a fine place for a coffee at one of the nice cafes.
Look out from the harbour edge at the beautiful view of the harbour.
The Fortress dominates the city and makes Rethymno very
photogenic, its pedestrian streets below, strewn with charming old buildings.
Venetian influences abound and the minarets and domed mosques remind of the
Turkish influence long gone.
Numerous shops for souvenirs with many local products available,
trendy fashion or imaginative jewellery...the old and the modern combine to make
a colourful and buzzing town.
Venturing outside the town, some days you will visit beautiful gorges,
monasteries, time-trodden villages with ancient churches, the south coast Libyan
sea, spectacular mountains of Psiloritis and the Lefka Ori (White
Mountains).
For Rethymno provides you with an advantageous pivotal
point on the island, allowing you to range across the centre of Crete
and have enough to discover for weeks!
Why should you come to Crete ?
Crete - the southernmost island in Europe has “everything”!
Its bountiful variety of features includes mountain villages,
long sandy beaches, rocky bays, beach-bar-boogie & nightlife.
There are magnificent mountain ranges, water-sports, tranquil
locations and clean swimmable seas.
Bathed in clear sunlight much of the year, the climate is
one of the best in Europe.
The largest island in Greece, it is understandably a most popular travel and vacation destination.
Crete also has a magic radiance – truly! There is the supreme quality of the light here, the sharp rugged mountains meeting openly with clear seas and an abundance of wildlife, plants & flowers that are unique to the island.
Breath in the ever-present scents of wild herbs, taste fresh fruit, the best of the world’s olive oil and healthy, delicious cheeses.
Enjoy the delight of sipping a Greek coffee at the roadside in a mountain village, the excitement and spillover of weddings and occasions, the history, the people and the world-sourced visitors. It is also a historian's and archaeologist's paradise.
Crete - has a people noted for and conspicuous in their hospitality and tradition of welcoming visitors.
The traditions and culture offered in music, art, food and crafts play a large part in this picture. It combines European ways with the uniquely local.
Because Crete is the largest of the Greek islands, it offers both developed tourist areas with resort hotels and also quiet coves, hidden beaches and
invigorating mountain villages and plateaus that reward the discerning world traveller. Those memorable combinations of time & place that provide you with enriching experiences, are yours - here - by exploring the island.
Crete - the southernmost island in Europe has “everything”!
Its bountiful variety of features includes mountain villages,
long sandy beaches, rocky bays, beach-bar-boogie & nightlife.
There are magnificent mountain ranges, water-sports, tranquil
locations and clean swimmable seas.
Bathed in clear sunlight much of the year, the climate is
one of the best in Europe.
The largest island in Greece, it is understandably a most popular travel and vacation destination.
Crete also has a magic radiance – truly! There is the supreme quality of the light here, the sharp rugged mountains meeting openly with clear seas and an abundance of wildlife, plants & flowers that are unique to the island.
Breath in the ever-present scents of wild herbs, taste fresh fruit, the best of the world’s olive oil and healthy, delicious cheeses.
Enjoy the delight of sipping a Greek coffee at the roadside in a mountain village, the excitement and spillover of weddings and occasions, the history, the people and the world-sourced visitors. It is also a historian's and archaeologist's paradise.
Crete - has a people noted for and conspicuous in their hospitality and tradition of welcoming visitors.
The traditions and culture offered in music, art, food and crafts play a large part in this picture. It combines European ways with the uniquely local.
Because Crete is the largest of the Greek islands, it offers both developed tourist areas with resort hotels and also quiet coves, hidden beaches and
invigorating mountain villages and plateaus that reward the discerning world traveller. Those memorable combinations of time & place that provide you with enriching experiences, are yours - here - by exploring the island.