Top Things to do in Rethymnon
The 10 Best Things to do in Rethymnon, Crete
Rethymnon is one of the most well-preserved Venetian old towns on the island of Crete. Its 16th-century buildings are stunning examples of ancient architecture, and the monolithic Fortezza reflects both European and Moorish influences. Explore the magical waterfalls, rock formations, and ‘"cave church" of Saint Anthony Gorge before taking a pleasant evening stroll along the colorful Venetian Harbor. Relax in a taverna over a plate of Cretan meze, like fresh feta drizzled with local olive oil.
Restaurants in Rethymnon
1. Paraschakis Olive Oil - Crete
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5.0 based on 457 reviews
Visitors have the opportunity to see three generations of olive oil production.The old olive mill that was run with a donkey , a mill that was run on a diesel machine and of course the machinery that our family is using now. Visitors can also taste and buy olive oil from our family's production.All visitors have a guided tour and a taste of the olive oil and raki free of charge. The Paraschakis Family Olive Oil Factory is open every day from 9:00 to 18:00 except Sunday. From the 5th of April to the 10th of April 2019 we will be closed.
Reviewed By kathleenx2020
Great farm. The owner was super nice and gave our group an interesting tour on historical and modern olive oil production. We had a small oil tasting. The product is of exceptional quality and very reasonably priced. A must stop when traveling the area.
2. Monastery of Arkadi
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4.5 based on 2,605 reviews
Reviewed By avelko - Piraeus, Greece
An amazing 13th-century monastery with a long history and an important role in the revolution against Turks.Near the villages of Amnatos, Eleftherna and Margarites. It has an excellent museum, a two-aisled church, and a huge outdoor parking space.UNESCO has designated the Arcadian Monastery as a European Monument of Freedom.
3. Biotopoi Nature Park
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4.5 based on 166 reviews
The Park has the concept of a rich biodiversity ecosystem of Crete. The visitors are guided though the rich wild vegetation of the park with the plants of Cretan traditional cookery, the aromatic medical herbs, the beautiful wild flowers from Crete and a lot of animals that live in this ecosystem. Crete with 10% endemic species gave a reasonable target to create this non profit park, to show the exotic flora and fauna of our island.
4. Rethymnon Old Town
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4.5 based on 8,048 reviews
Reviewed By northants90 - Northampton, United Kingdom
This is a lovely day out and you can lose yourself in the narrow streets of cobble stone! Narrow streets Lots of shops Many small tavernas Beautiful buildings Lots to do Places to refresh A real lovely part of old Greece and very busy with tourists.
5. The Holy Monastery of Preveli
6. Kotsifou Canyon
7. The Venetian Fortezza
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4.0 based on 3,277 reviews
This beautiful 16th century fortress is a fusion of medieval European and Moorish architecture.
Reviewed By JonathanM495 - Ludlow, United Kingdom
Like the Venetian fortress at Heraklion, this one was also built as a result of Crete being a colony of Venice for well over four hundred years. The fortress is of staggering proportions and size, its surrounding walls are massive, and encircle an enormous area. The population of the village which existed beneath its walls (the forerunner of Rethymno(n) - the spelling varies - was supposed to be relocated within the fortress but that never happened. Rethymno(n)'s Old Town is well worth visiting too with a lot of very well preserved houses - as well as others which are falling to bits - dating from the Ottoman occupation. If you don't have a car then Rethymno(n) is easily accessible by bus from Heraklion - a single journey costs about 8 euros (no return tickets) each way. The time taken for each journey is about one and a half hours but the sea views make it well worthwhile. Be aware that there are two bus stations in Heraklion both side by side below the city walls - one for trips to Knossos which is little more than a wooden shed and the other (a brand new complex) where buses can be caught to all parts of Crete. You can buy tickets on the buses but they work out more expensive so purchase them at the bus stations of Heraklion and Rethymno(n). The bus station staff encountered all spoke good English.
8. Old Venetian Harbour of Rethymno
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4.0 based on 1,583 reviews
Reviewed By Javierccs - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
It was very beautiful and a really nice walk, we avoid the restaurant hard sellers and took very nice pictures, there are fishermen preparing their bait and everything seems pretty genuine, sunsets are really amazing here
9. Baja Beach Club
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4.0 based on 550 reviews
Baja Beach Club in Rethymno is a unique seafront complex located on the seafront of Platanias beach, in Crete.Baja Beach consists of an outstanding outdoor Beach Club and the luxurious Votsalo Restaurant.The visitors can relax, swim, slide, enjoy a variety of watersports offered or have a light lunch accompanied by fresh cocktails in the snack bar.As of this SUMMER 2014, a new feature will be brand new Gazebos that can be reserved in advance for unique privet beach-front experiences.Our cabanas feature power supply, free wifi, offering comfortable and offer comfortable and pleasant moments by the beach, whichever hours of the day the visitors choose to stay there.
Reviewed By GSCOUF - Rethymnon, Greece
What is it that you want the most for a relaxing day, a safe place for your kids to have fun, a private gazebo on the beach with exclusive service, party by the pool! This place has everything 100% the best beach bar in town!!!
10. Rethymno Beach
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4.0 based on 713 reviews
Reviewed By CretanHarmonyCruises - Rethymnon, Greece
Rethymno beach is a place for living, walking, cruising, enjoying life, skating, swimming, water sports, beach volleyball, meeting nice people, enjoying the most romantic sunsets.... and many more ❤
