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Sights
Rethymno had been sacked by Barbarossa and Venetians who ruled the island decided that new fortifications needed to be built to protect the city and its harbour.Although the original plan had been to demolish the old fortifications of Rethymno and move the inhabitants into the Fortezza, it was too small to house the entire city. The walls along the landward approach to the city were left intact, and the Fortezza became a citadel housing the Venetian administration of the city. It was only to be used by the inhabitants of the city in the case of an Ottoman invasion. Over the years, a number of modifications were made to the fortress.
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Castelo de Fortezza
Rethymno had been sacked by Barbarossa and Venetians who ruled the island decided that new fortifications needed to be built to protect the city and its harbour.Although the original plan had been to demolish the old fortifications of Rethymno and move the inhabitants into the Fortezza, it was too small to house the entire city. The walls along the landward approach to the city were left intact, and the Fortezza became a citadel housing the Venetian administration of the city. It was only to be used by the inhabitants of the city in the case of an Ottoman invasion. Over the years, a number of modifications were made to the fortress.
At the small Venetian harbour of Rethymnon, you can admire the 13th-century Venetian mole which once protected the harbour. This small breakwater with its high wall managed to face the wild waves of the Cretan Sea and survive the battle unharmed. It is in remarkably good condition despite the passage of so many centuries. Today there is a much larger breakwater outside it, with a new ferry port for ships to Piraeus and Santorini.
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Antigo Porto Veneziano
At the small Venetian harbour of Rethymnon, you can admire the 13th-century Venetian mole which once protected the harbour. This small breakwater with its high wall managed to face the wild waves of the Cretan Sea and survive the battle unharmed. It is in remarkably good condition despite the passage of so many centuries. Today there is a much larger breakwater outside it, with a new ferry port for ships to Piraeus and Santorini.
The Arkadi Monastery, an Eastern Orthodox monastery, 23 km (14 mi) to the southeast of Rethymnon. The monastery played an important role in the Cretan resistance of Ottoman rule during the Cretan revolt of 1866. 943 Greeks, mostly women and children, sought refuge in the monastery. After three days of battle and under orders from the hegumen (abbot) of the monastery, the Cretans blew up barrels of gunpowder, choosing to sacrifice themselves rather than surrender.
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Arkadi
The Arkadi Monastery, an Eastern Orthodox monastery, 23 km (14 mi) to the southeast of Rethymnon. The monastery played an important role in the Cretan resistance of Ottoman rule during the Cretan revolt of 1866. 943 Greeks, mostly women and children, sought refuge in the monastery. After three days of battle and under orders from the hegumen (abbot) of the monastery, the Cretans blew up barrels of gunpowder, choosing to sacrifice themselves rather than surrender.
Knossos
Faistos
The Rimondi Fountain in the heart of the old town of Rethymnon has offered fresh water to passers-by for centuries.
The Rimondi Fountain was built in 1626 by the Venetian Rector (Governor) of Rethymnon A. Rimondi. Water runs from three lions' heads into three basins. Four fluted Corinthian columns with acanthus-leaf capitals support an architrave on which the words LIBERALITATIS and FONTES can still be read, with the Rimondi coat of arms above the central basin.
Rimondi fountain
The Rimondi Fountain in the heart of the old town of Rethymnon has offered fresh water to passers-by for centuries.
The Rimondi Fountain was built in 1626 by the Venetian Rector (Governor) of Rethymnon A. Rimondi. Water runs from three lions' heads into three basins. Four fluted Corinthian columns with acanthus-leaf capitals support an architrave on which the words LIBERALITATIS and FONTES can still be read, with the Rimondi coat of arms above the central basin.
Beaches
The beach of Rethymnon Town is over 6km long. It is located within a walking distance from the city centre and it is organized.
Municipal Beach Of Rethymno
14 Ari VelouchiotiThe beach of Rethymnon Town is over 6km long. It is located within a walking distance from the city centre and it is organized.
Bali is 32 km east of Rethymnon Town.
Bali is a sandy beach that gets quite popular in summer due to the wild landscape that surrounds it and its calm atmosphere.
Bali has four beaches, which are formed in sandy coves with nice greenish waters, which is why it is ideal to visit during the windy days of the summer with meltemia (strong, dry north winds of the Aegean Sea, which blow from about mid-May to mid-September).
Small inlets are scattered on the coast in front of the village where visitors can swim in the crystalline waters and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and the nice facilities.
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Bali
Bali is 32 km east of Rethymnon Town.
Bali is a sandy beach that gets quite popular in summer due to the wild landscape that surrounds it and its calm atmosphere.
Bali has four beaches, which are formed in sandy coves with nice greenish waters, which is why it is ideal to visit during the windy days of the summer with meltemia (strong, dry north winds of the Aegean Sea, which blow from about mid-May to mid-September).
Small inlets are scattered on the coast in front of the village where visitors can swim in the crystalline waters and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and the nice facilities.
Triopetra is a secluded beach about 55km south east of Rethymno . Due to its long distance from most tourist places of Rethymnon, it doesn't get crowded.
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Triopetra
Triopetra is a secluded beach about 55km south east of Rethymno . Due to its long distance from most tourist places of Rethymnon, it doesn't get crowded.
The small village of Rodakino (Peach) is situated 43 km southwest of Rethymno town and close to Plakias village. Concerning its natural beauty, it boasts an incredibly beautiful beach with soft sand, clear waters and tranquil atmosphere. Despite the fact that it is not one of the most popular or most visited places in Rethymno, it is definitely a beautiful, quiet place that is worth visiting.
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Paralia Rodakino
The small village of Rodakino (Peach) is situated 43 km southwest of Rethymno town and close to Plakias village. Concerning its natural beauty, it boasts an incredibly beautiful beach with soft sand, clear waters and tranquil atmosphere. Despite the fact that it is not one of the most popular or most visited places in Rethymno, it is definitely a beautiful, quiet place that is worth visiting.
Praia de Preveli
Balos
Elafonisi
Plakias, a popular tourist resort, is located 36km south of Rethymno city.
It is a well organized beach, with cool green waters.The eastern part of the long beach is called Paligremnos. The beach is sandy and very well organized. Nearby Paligremnos are vertical cliffs that rise to a great height that attract many climbers.
The main beach of Plakias is located between Paligremnos and Plakias village and it is as organized as Paligremnos.
Between the village and the harbour of Plakias, lies the beach Skinos. Skinos has many rocks and sand in places. The beach is slightly organized with umbrellas. Skinos is ideal for fishing.
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Plakias
Plakias, a popular tourist resort, is located 36km south of Rethymno city.
It is a well organized beach, with cool green waters.The eastern part of the long beach is called Paligremnos. The beach is sandy and very well organized. Nearby Paligremnos are vertical cliffs that rise to a great height that attract many climbers.
The main beach of Plakias is located between Paligremnos and Plakias village and it is as organized as Paligremnos.
Between the village and the harbour of Plakias, lies the beach Skinos. Skinos has many rocks and sand in places. The beach is slightly organized with umbrellas. Skinos is ideal for fishing.
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Restaurants
Lemonokipos Restaurant
100 Eth. AntistaseosAlana Restaurant
15 SalaminosAvli rustic fine dining restaurant
17 RadamathiosPrima Plora Οrganic Restaurant & Wine Bar
8 AkrotiriouTaverna Galera
93 StamathioudakiTaverna Zisis
63 Leof. Machis KritisCAVO Rethymnon Restaurant
13 AkrotiriouBar B.Q.
12 SalaminosTaverna Alekos
Eparchiaki Odos Rethimou-Agias GalinisAchinos Rethymno
33 NearchouTaverna Dionyssos
Cafe
LIVINGROOM LOUNGE CAFE
5 Eleftheríou VenizélouFraoules
62 Eleftheríou VenizélouBankery
2 DimitrakakiCul de Sac
7 Plateia titou petichakiQueens Room
11 Eleftheríou VenizélouBars-Clubs
Minibar
6 I. PetichakiLOUVRO THE CLUB
ICE Club Rethymno