Between “Lefka Ori” (White Mountains) and “Psiloritis” (Idi) there is Rethimno’s department full of rocky landscapes, wonderful coasts, Cretan lyre’s melodies, caves, historical monasteries, traditional mountainous villages and luxurious hotels. It is the most mountainous and outlandish area of Crete.
Rethimno’s city is one of the most well-preserved medieval cities which combines mountainous beauty with a boundless crystal sea.
It is located on the ruins of the ancient city Rithimna or Rethimna.
With no doubt, Rethimno’s symbol next to the graphic venetian port, is Fortetza, the venetian castle at Palaiokastro hill that Venetians built in order to embattle in a better way the city in 1574.
Discover the city’s past beginning from Arkadiou street and continue with the historical center admiring unique monuments, special samples of venetian architecture.
Rethimno’s city is a surprise for visitors providing activities like hiking along the city, where you see old side streets with wooden balconies, high minarets, remnants from the Turkish period but also old venetian manor houses from Venetian period.
On the east side of the commercial port there is the beginning of a boundless and organized sandy beach,20 km long, where everyone can swim.
Interesting Venetian monuments that everyone can admire is “Arimonti’s fountain” and “Venetian Lotzia”.
Here are some ideas for exciting things to do during your vacations in Crete.
It offers unprecedented beauty while crossing the mountainous area of the department:
The most important are
The “Ideo Andro” - where, according to the myth, Jupiter grew up – was during ancient times a notable place where people used to bless their gods in Minoan but also in Roman period.
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Crete is a treasure of trove of unmissable attractions that shocase thew island's rich history, stunning landscapes and unique culture.
