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Rethymno - Access

You can reach the county of Rethymno from Chania or Heraklion, whether you arrive there by ship or plane. Rethymno is connected to Chania and Heraklion by direct intercity buses, KTEL. By plane. Rethymno doesn’t have its own airport, so, you can
Rethymno - Archaeological Sites

Rethymno prefecture’s archaeological sites are an integral piece of its land and inseparable from the historical memory of its inhabitants. Archaeological sites that highlight the long history of the place, its importance and prosperity until its decadence are scattered in the
Rethymno - Beaches

The natural beauty of prefecture Rethymno is not confined to caves and gorges since the island’s seabed hides another magical world, with its beaches leading us to the deep seas of the South. The southern Rethymno coasts are full of deserted harbors
Rethymno - Buildings

The important buildings of the Rethymno prefecture have their own history inscribed in their unique architecture that goes along with the history of the place and are located mostly within the city of Rethymno. During Venetian and Ottoman rule these
Rethymno - Caves

There are more than 850 enlisted caves in the prefecture of Rethymno and the number constantly increases. This happens due to limestone that makes up the mountains of Psiloritis and which gets easily eroded by water. Some caves cannot be entered;
Rethymno - Churches

The churches of Rethymno prefecture are considered important attractions for those interested in religious tourism and apart from being current places of worship, are also a living piece of history. From the Byzantine period onwards, churches and monasteries played an important
Rethymno - Cultural Attractions

The prefecture of Rethymno is an area that offers the visitor cultural attractions of all kinds and for all preferences. From open spaces, which were transformed today into squares for the locals, to old Venetian and Ottoman monuments which revive
Rethymno - Culture

The prefecture of Rethymno and culture are two concepts completely intertwined. The elements of the local culture are present not only in the best preserved Renaissance town in Greece, Rethymno, but also in the whole region, from Psiloritis to the
Rethymno - Gorges

The prefecture of Rethymno is full of gorges created by the water eroded limestone, making the area an ideal destination for nature lovers and hikers. The gorges, apart from their natural beauty, are a combination of myth, history and folklore tradition. Deep
Rethymno - Museums

Museums in Rethymno prefecture are of different interests and host on their displays various exhibits, from the impressive and numerous archaeological findings to the works by modern artists. The Archaeological Museum of Rethymno stands out from all the museums of
Rethymno - Nature

Nature of the Rethymno prefecture is a synonym to indescribable beauty, in a landscape of high rocks changing into lacy beaches and the legendary caves meeting wide gorges with dense flora, waterfalls and ancient trees. The Ideon Andron cave and the Sfentoni
Rethymno - Paths

No matter how well you think you know Rethymno during your journey, in fact the most incredible and hidden places of the prefecture of Rethymno are accessible by more or less rough paths. The crossing of E4 path may seem an
Rethymno - Restaurants

The prefecture of Rethymno and culture are two concepts completely intertwined. The elements of the local culture are present not only in the best preserved Renaissance town in Greece, Rethymno, but also in the whole region, from Psiloritis to the
Rethymno - Small Islands

Nature of the Rethymno prefecture is a synonym to indescribable beauty, in a landscape of high rocks changing into lacy beaches and the legendary caves meeting wide gorges with dense flora, waterfalls and ancient trees. The Ideon Andron cave and the Sfentoni
Rethymno - Taverns

Museums in Rethymno prefecture are of different interests and host on their displays various exhibits, from the impressive and numerous archaeological findings to the works by modern artists. The Archaeological Museum of Rethymno stands out from all the museums of
Rethymno - Tradition

Cretans are the people to look you in the eye when they speak and ask to return their gaze and then they will treat you to strong raki. The native Cretans, living in the inland villages of Rethymno prefecture, listen
Rethymno - Transportation

In the prefecture of Rethymno the best choice for your transportation from place to place is private or rented car since there are some parts of the area that cannot be reached by the local means of transportation or the
Rethymno - Villages

Some people would say: “the whole Crete is full of historical villages”. The particular villages, however, stand out as they include the identity of the "periphery" of the Rethymno prefecture. The whole county consists of five municipalities, the municipality of