Rethymnon Holidays

Rethymnon Holidays – Atmospheric historic cultural centre
Rethymnon is the atmospheric third largest town of Crete; a university town with a likeable mix of architectural styles and atmospheres. This town is for those who enjoy a mix of old and modern, the pleasures of an elegant and picturesque cultural centre and a tremendous beach. Rethymnon has great potential as a base for exploration of the many attractions of Crete. The resort is in the middle of the north coast of Crete, 40 miles south-east of Chania and Chania airport. It sits on a promontory and is backed by lush valleys, olive groves, forests and rocky mountains. Holidays here enjoy the tremendous attractions of a charming and picturesque town full of fountains, archways, colourful balconies, romantic tavernas, and a great selection of cafes, ancient remains, Venetian architecture, churches and Turkish influences seen in Rethymnon’s mosques and minarets.

Rethymnon Holidays – A fabulous beach and romantic old town
Rethymnon is full of characterful romantic cafes and bars where you will mix with locals and cosmopolitan visitors. Many of the town's tavernas are found around the Venetian harbour. There’s plenty of nightlife too. Enjoy modern chic shops, local crafts and open markets among the narrow streets of the fascinating atmospheric old town. The old town is dominated by the huge 16th century fortress, possibly the largest ever built by the Venetians, with excellent views of the seafront with its colourful Venetian harbour and promenade.

Holiday in Rethymnon – Tremendous base for Crete attractions
A Rethymnon holiday isn’t complete without visiting the town’s famous archaeological museum. The resort has spread in both directions along the coast. Its beach is wide and extraordinarily long; a 12 mile stretch of fine pale quality sand and shingle with good safe bathing in mostly calm water and plenty of water sport action from waterskiing to diving. The coast to the west is rockier. A break here can combine the attractions of the town with its excellent location as a base for exploration of western Crete. Visitors can use to the full the town’s privileged position to visit beaches, churches, monasteries and ancient sites. Popular excursions include charming small hillside villages, caves, nearby islands, Samaria Gorge, the lush Amari valley and the spectacular Koutaliotiko Ravine. Good transport connections serve Crete resorts like Chania and pretty Aghios Nikolaos. Ferries serve mainland Greece and the islands.