Rethymnon lies on the north coast of Crete island. Rethymnon old town is a labyrinth of narrow streets lined
with white washed houses, old churches and fine Venetian buildings. A large fortress stands above the harbour, built to protect the town from pirates. The beach is sand and shingle and offers a variety of water sports including
jet skiing and surfing. There are many shops and restaurants providing for all your needs. Rethymnon has many attractions from its historic centre with its churches and museums to its promenade and beach.
With shops, restaurants, tavernas, bars and many leisure activities, it is a popular destination. Rethymnon is in an area of outstanding natural beauty with hills and caves and charming inland villages. Best time to visit Rethymnon and Crete is in the summer (April to October) when the temperature range is from 25-38 degrees. Rethymnon has
a large number of excellent restaurants and tavernas serving a wide variety of food and catering for most tastes. The harbour has some fine fish restaurants which serve the freshest of locally caught produce. |
