Things To Do in Rethymnon area

Brush up on your Greek myths at the Palace of Knossos

Brush up on your Greek myths at the Palace of Knossos

The Palace of Knossos is the source of more stories and scandals than a soap opera. This Bronze Age Minoan city is said... Read More

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Castelvecchio, Himaras 29

Castelvecchio, Himaras 29

It’s a bit of a climb to get to this quiet, family-run restaurant, but the service and food are second to none, so it’s... Read More

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Catch a boat to Spinalonga

Catch a boat to Spinalonga

Author Victoria Hislop was so bowled over by the story of Spinalonga that she wr... Read More

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Catch the fast cat to Santorini

Catch the fast cat to Santorini

Santorini has a look so unique it could be patentable. This bracelet-shaped isla... Read More

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Eat Cretan with the locals

Eat Cretan with the locals

Tuck yourself in to one of the tables squeezed along the prettily-lit harbour fo... Read More

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Eat ouzo-soaked shrimp at The Old Harbour

Eat ouzo-soaked shrimp at The Old Harbour

Fishermen’s boats bobbing on the moonlit water – you can’t get much more of a ro... Read More

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Enjoy Rethymnon’s beach

Enjoy Rethymnon’s beach

If you’re up for lazing, Rethymnon’s long stretch of sand has plenty of sunloung... Read More

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Escape to Missiria Beach

Escape to Missiria Beach

Just 3 kilometres from Rethymnon Town, this beach hasn’t got a hair out of place... Read More

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Explore Heraklion

Explore Heraklion

Heraklion has one foot in the past and one foot in the present. Representing one... Read More

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Explore the Venetian Fortress

Explore the Venetian Fortress

Sitting proudly on top of a hill, the Venetian Fortezza gives you picture-perfec... Read More

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Figaro, El Vernadou Street

Figaro, El Vernadou Street

Tucked away in the old town, this laid-back bar is one of Rethymnon’s traditiona... Read More

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Have a lively night out in Rethymnon

Have a lively night out in Rethymnon

Nights out here start late and keep going ’til the early hours. You might want t... Read More

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Hike the Samaria Gorge

Hike the Samaria Gorge

This photogenic gorge is 2 hours from Rethymnon, but it’s worth the journey. Thi... Read More

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Living Room, El Vanizelou

Living Room, El Vanizelou

Close to the promenade, this hangout is a popular place for the sophisticated se... Read More

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Mosey around Chania

Mosey around Chania

A trip here is like leafing through the pages of a history book. Built on the si... Read More

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Paddle at Panormo Beach

Paddle at Panormo Beach

This beach is just 20 minutes from Rethymnon town and, although it’s smaller tha... Read More

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Paddle on Panormo Beach

Paddle on Panormo Beach

This beach, 20 minutes from Rethymnon Town, gets the family seal of approval. Th... Read More

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Party with Rethymnon’s locals

Party with Rethymnon’s locals

The party starts late in Rethymnon. Most locals don’t make it out until 11pm, an... Read More

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Potter around Chania

Potter around Chania

Whoever said too many cooks spoil the broth had never been to Chania. This part ... Read More

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