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Basically it is just a small terrace along the road where you can engrave your memory in the wooden ledge but in reality it is a strategic point to enjoy the best view of the sunset and the majesty of the western part of the walls of the Venetian Fortress on the hill.
Once the sun has gone down, you can head towards the port and choose one of the many sea-view restaurants that light up the street.
A little outside Rethymno you can take a break from the noise of the city and the sun of the beaches to immerse yourself in almost 20 hectares of land full of fruit trees from all over the world, aromatic herbs, medicinal and ornamental plants and hundreds of animals that live welcomed in the Botanical Park of Crete.
This one to two hour nature adventure follows trails of unique natural beauty and offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the many different plants and trees and get up close and personal with peacocks and other animal companions who happily go about their lives in the park.
You can complete the experience with a great meal in the park's restaurant with its totally local, organic and seasonal philosophy.
Outstanding landscape combining the cold salty water form ocean with the extremely cold sweet water from the river and the palm trees all around providing us generously with fresh air and nice shadow.
Preveli Beach is a beautiful sheltered beach, surrounded by cliffs and palm forest.
There are three ways to reach it:
- Taking the boat from nearby beaches is the easiest way.
- Climb about 470 steep steps from the parking lot, there are two, one placed on the right and the other on the left with two stages of different difficulty.
- Hike and wade across a river.
There are plenty of photo opportunities along the river and from the surrounding cliffs, and be sure not to miss the heart-shaped rock at the mouth of the river. Stick around till sunset for exceptionally stunning views. A small bar serves simple refreshments and snacks, with basic bathroom and shower facilities.
Visit the Venetian Port and walk along the harbor wall to the Venetian lighthouse.
The port was originally built in the 14th century by the Venetians for trade and commerce. The iconic Lighthouse was added, also by the Venetians, in the 16th century. The port is surrounded by Venetian buildings and local fisherman are still using this harbor today to bring in their daily catch, which adds to the charm and the authenticity of the area. It is possible to climb up the lighthouse and get stunning views all over the old town and the sea.
The tourism is a driving factor in the economy of Rethymno and all Crete. That’s why there are plenty of options where you could stay at the time of your visit: take a hotel room, book an apartment on Airbnb or live in a beautiful villa… The options to choose from are endless, but if you want help on your journey for the right place to stay click here.
Rethymno sits right in the middle of the two main airports (Heraklion and Chania), that means that there are many fight options to choose from.
If a ride is needed from the airports to your accommodation click here.
It is also possible to take one of the daily ferries from Athens straight to the heart of Rethymno, from where it is just a few meters to the old town.
There is of course the option to rent a car to be as adaptable as possible.
If self-driving isn’t an option there is a frequent bus system which connects Rethymno with other towns and villages or use the local taxi services.
The history of the island Crete dates back to about 130.000 years ago. Found stone tools show that early hominids must have at least briefly settled on the island, but the true human settlement didn’t began much before 6.500 B.C.
So, in 1914 the first Carnival of Rethymno was organized, bringing the original mark of the intentions of the people of Rethymno.
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Rethymno, or Rethimno, is a city on the north coast of the Greek island of Crete. In the old town, the Venetian Harbor is filled with fishing boats and lined with tavernas. Rethymno Lighthouse was built in the 1830s. West, the hilltop Fortezza is a star-shaped, 16th-century citadel.
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Address: Gerakari 65, Rethymno Crete
Phone:+306906825381
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Email: erethymno@gmail.com