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Landscapes, museums and parties: Rethymno offers everything you are looking for on a trip
The Rethymno region offers its visitors a wealth of authentic experiences, combining unique landscapes of natural beauty, picturesque villages, sites and important archeological monuments, alongside beaches with crystal clear water, leisure activities for all seasons and colorful nightlife
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Sunday, 11 July 2021, 11:48 Updated: 12:32
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The famous mosque in the heart of Rethymno (Photo: Greek Tourist Office)
Located in the heart of Crete, the Rethymno region offers visitors rich mountainous terrain, impressive caves and breathtaking canals with green valleys and sandy beaches. From Psiloritis (2,456 meters), the highest mountain in Crete, to the Coloconas Mountains (Tala Mountains), Varicose veins and Crionrititis, to unique channels (including Corteniotico, Cocyphus, Patsus, Mondros, Frasiano, Arcadiotico and Reserve), and a crane that includes rocky beaches and rocky beaches , Bali, Pervali, Flakias, Episcopal, Shinaria, Tryoptra and Agia Gallini), to the glorious continent - the Rethymno region embodies the authentic Cretan spirit for centuries.
Wandering the narrow streets of Rethymno, visitors have the opportunity to discover all the glorious cultures that have left their mark on the island's history and culture: the Venetian port with its impressive lighthouse, Fortress Fortress (the city's famous monument), the Rimondi Fountain, the Museum of History and Folklore, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Nerza Mosque (also known as the Hussein Pasha Gazi Mosque. It was first established as a Catholic monastery in honor of Santa Maria by the Venetians and later converted into a mosque by the Turks. Today it houses the Rethymno Conservatory) and of course Macri Stano, Alley With stunning Venetian houses.
All are awe-inspiring and admirable, and preserve the memory of the various historical periods of the island of Crete.
The beautiful Rodakino beach (Photo: Greek Tourist Board)
For archeology enthusiasts, the area has long harnessed historical monuments and ancient and unique ruins. All of these reflect the great power and prosperity of the civilizations and people who have lived here for centuries. Outside the city is the ancient city of Aluterna and its famous necropolis, inhabited since the eighth century BC and featuring a large and unknown civilization, the "living burial riddle", which has not been solved for thousands of years. Near Rethymno one can also visit the ancient ruins of two Minoan cities, Cibritus and Axus; While 27 km southwest lies the ancient city of Lapa, which reached its peak in the Hellenistic and Roman periods; Habib, an archeological site belonging to an ancient Christian basilica in Panorama, was built in the fifth century AD, was discovered only in 1948 and is one of the largest basilicas found in Crete.
Authentic experience in the ancient city of Rethymno (Photo: Greek Tourist Board)
The area is also home to some of the island's most important museums, such as the Rethymno Archaeological Museum, known for its rich exhibits and collections, including finds from caves, settlements and cemeteries of the Minoan period, and objects from the geometric, archaic, classical, Hellenistic and Roman periods; The Alotarna Museum, which hosts finds excavated from the nearby archeological site; Rethymno History and Folklore Museum, which offers a glimpse into ancient everyday life through exhibitions on textile manufacturing, pottery, metalwork, traditional agriculture and past professions; The Palaeontological Museum, housed in the restored Stamba Mosque and displaying valuable evidence of the island's geological and paleontological history over the last 300 million years; Museum of Contemporary Art - Rethymno's L. Kanakakis Municipal Gallery, featuring contemporary Greek artists from 1950 to the present; The Arkady Monastery Museum, commemorating the ultimate sacrifice of the defenders of Arkady Monastery in 1866;And many other museums accessible to the public.
Apart from all these incredibly rich attractions, the Rethymno area is also home to some of the most stunning beaches, including gentle and sandy shorelines, pebbles or rocks with clear blue water, dunes and a tropical landscape full of palm trees, such as Flakias, Shinaria, Demoni, Amodi and Rodakino, Korax, Polyrisos and Priestres, Tryoptra, Ligras, Agios Pavlos, Parbali Monastery beach, Agia Gallini and the long sandy beach of Episcopal.
Do not forget to visit the main beach of the municipality of Rethymno, which stretches for about 13 km along the northern coast of Crete. All beaches offer a wide range of activities and facilities for families with children.
Arkady Monastery Museum (Photo: Greek Tourist Board)
In order to get to know our authentic Rethymno, one can embark on one of the many guided tours available.
These cater to families with children or visitors of all ages and offer experiences for every season of the year.
If we mention just a few, then this is a tour of Ramat Nida, 79 km southeast of Rethymno, where you can visit the famous "mitata", shepherds' domes built of stone. , Agios Antonius, Sison Mugres.) Other options are a visit to the famous Ido Entero on Mount Psiloritis, the cave where Zeus grew up secretly or the tour of Argiropolis, a picturesque mountain village in a green area, built on the ruins of the old town of Lapa. Pervali, through the river crossing from the Cotsifo Valley to the beach of Flakias, for those interested, the Rethymno region also has modern infrastructure for most winter sports.
Beaches, nightlife and year-round activities (Photo: Greek Tourist Board)
In general, Rethymno is the ideal place for year-round experiences. Enjoy romantic walks around the Old City, tasting Cretan gastronomy in local taverns and restaurants, exceptional seafood, Rakadika (traditional small taverns) offering local specialties combined with Raki (a local alcoholic beverage made from refined grapes), and traditional Greek city music in traditional Greek. . Rethymno also offers a wide range of nightlife, from bars with spectacular views, to open-air beachfront locations in Misiria and Platanias, ideal for clubs during the summer months (offering a wide selection of international and local music). In the city center, visitors can also enjoy cocktails away from the crowded city center. During the winter, the nightlife is mainly concentrated in the area around the old port.
In conclusion, a visit to Rethymno is an unforgettable experience and the lush beauty of the area is a real treat for any traveler.
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Rimondi Fountain (Photo: Greek Tourist Board)
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