The city with intense characteristics of the Renaissance and the Middle Ages, offers visitors its generous presents.
Majestic historical monuments, picturesque alleyways, deep blue water and sandy beaches, entertainment and authentic Cretan delicacies form a mosaic celebrated as a favorite destination by visitors from all over the word. Without depriving the city of its vitality and modern rhythms, tradition is found in every step in Rethymnon, at the commanding, eternal Fortetza, the narrow alleys of the old city and its historic city centre.
Fortetza
A great cultural treasure and the trademark of the city, Fortetza sits on the hill of Palaiokastro, stands for centuries as a sleepless guard and watches over the city from above.
Historical and Folklore Museum of Rethymno
Aiming at promoting the Cretan folk culture, the famous museum found in the old city, introduces to us the diverse past of the island in the most special manner.
Archaeological Museum of Rethymnon
Right at the main gate of Fortetza, the Archaeological Museum of Rethymnon presents exhibits from different areas of the island, covering a large portion of history from the Neolithic era up until the years of the Roman occupation.
Arkadi Monastery
The symbol of heroic Cretan resistance, the Arkadi Monastery has become a historic monument of great importance and sentimental value for both visitors and locals alike in the last 8 centuries.
Old town
Greatly influenced by the conquerors of the past, the centre of Rethymnon has become a magic kaleidoscope of variable cultures, bringing together the western and the eastern elements in each of its magical corners and peddle layered narrow alleys.
Melidoni Cave
3 kilometers from the village Melidoni in Mylopotamos, the famous cave, apart from its natural beauty, has historical value, as it is one of the very few sacred active caves in Crete from the Neolithic until the Roman era.
Archaeological site of Eleftherna
Approximately 30 kilometres south of Rethymnon, the ancient city of Eleftherna had been continually inhabited from the Prehistoric times until the Early Byzantine era. It wins the admiration of visitors and offers a journey into its rich past while walking around its ruins.
Heraklion, the capital of Crete and the 5th largest city in Greece, combines the rapid paces of modern reality with the historic and traditional touches of value in the most harmonic manner.
As ages passed by, the city changed hands and names many times. Chandax for the Saracens, Candia for the Venetians, Great Fortress for the Ottomans, and finally, Heraklion after it was liberated from the latter in 1898. Wonder around the city and take advantage of the numerous entertainment, food and activities choices!
The second largest city of the island following Heraklion, a celebrated holiday destination with thousands of visitors each year, Chania is a city of many faces.
It is quite cosmopolitan, especially in the summer, and in minutes it transforms itself into a historical monument due to the large number of interesting sites, the picturesqueness of the traditional alleys and its citizens' lively way of life. The colors that decorate Chania are magical and this is the reason behind the fact that Chania steals the heart of every visitor.
Agios Nikolaos or most commonly called “Agios” by the locals and faithful visitors, reveals roots of natural beauties, a plethora of restaurants, bars and cafeterias, shops and stores as well as its lake, that legend has it, it has no bottom. Enjoy the authentic Cretan hospitality, in a location that will surprise you with its particular colors and authentic charm.
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