about Rethymnon
Rethymnon
Dating back to antiquity, Rethymnon is the capital city of the Rethymno Prefecture on the Island of Crete. Although it wasn't a competitive Minoan center, in the past the town minted its own coins. Nowadays one can admire the well preserved 16th Century buildings, arched doorways, stone staircases as well as the Byzantine and Hellenic-Roman remains and lovely narrow streets.
All these will give you the chance to feel the aristocratic atmosphere of this place, where there's a Wine Festival organized every year at the beginning of July. If you're keen on cultural events of this kind, you can also book your stay in November, the time when another festival is held in memory of the Arkadi Monastery's destruction. While going sightseeing, tourists should pay a visit to the Venetian Castle, the Great Gate and the Venetian Harbour.
Our site gives you the chance to choose among a selection of quality hotels in Rethymnon and enjoy your time in Crete to the fullest.