Crete island is the largest of Greece and is located in the south of the Aegean Sea.
Crete is one of the most famous Greek islands and often visited with Santorini. It is separated in 4 prefectures: Chania, Heraklion, Lassithi and Rethymno.
The island has everything to offer: mountainous landscapes, a coast with many beautiful beaches and rocky coves, beautiful towns and charming villages and harbors, excellent food, ruins like Knossos, of the Minoan Civilization, one of the greatest civilization ever, an exciting nightlife…
The state of Rethymno is the heart of Crete and is one of the most charming places in Greece. Rethymno with Mt. Psiloritis and its deep blue sea still has evidence of 4.500 years civilization with many Byzantine churches and monasteries and Byzantine monuments and is one of the most well kept Renaissance cities in Greece, with endless beaches, caves, gorges and much more that awaits you.
The state of Rethymno has maintained its colour and character of the Venetian and Turkish era. Rethymnon, the capital of the prefecture of Crete has many tourists during the summer while the 7000 active students keep the city lively during the remainder of the year. The city’s population stands at 27,868 inhabitants, while the population of the county is 31,687.
Enjoy in Rethymno Crete, the 20 kilometers of well organized beaches reaching past the areas of Perivolia, Platanes, Adelianos Kambos and Skaleta.
Rethymno Crete old port.
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Hotel Byzantine
Hotel Byzantine is one of the oldest classic hotels in Crete and hotels in Crete Rethymno.This hotel in Crete, with its friendly service is located in a quiet area in the beautiful old town of Rethymno. Read more