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The city of Rethymno is the third largest city of Crete with 30,000 inhabitants. It is located ertwa 60 kilometres south of the city of Heraklion.

Rethymno is one of the most beautiful cities of Crete. A Venetian fortress towers over the city. The Venetian Harbour and the old town with its numerous winding streets are covered by the remains of the old city wall.

Rethymno is located directly on the sea and has a promenade, the to the stroll inviting.

Holiday-makers from Germany travel to generally by air. The largest airport is located in Heraklion. The Heraklion Nikos kazantzakis airport serviced daily by Germany and the Greek mainland.

The flight from Germany is possible also with the low cost airlines in the summer and lasts three hours. At the airport, car hire companies offer cars of all classes to the website. The hire car to Rethymno takes a brief hour on the road.

Explore with the car of Rethymno

Crete is an old cultural and settlements. Therefore, the architectural influences of many peoples are also in Rethymno. Greeks, Byzantines, Venetians and Turks tried to give the city its own charm.

The landmark of Rethymno is the Venetian Citadel of Rethymno. Around noon, you can search shade and cooling in the narrow streets of the old town. In the old town you will find many shops selling handicrafts and leather goods.

Gather around the old harbour restaurants and bars where you can enjoy a Cretan cuisine. There you can enjoy fresh food, wine, and for dessert, iced coffee.

A beach where you can sunbathe or cool off in the deep blue water is located in the West of the city. Visitors will find a hotel or an apartment there on the waterfront.

Sports visitors can take a hike to the Gerani Cave of Rethymno. These are eight kilometres west of Rethymno and inspire through beautiful stalagmites and stalactites.

With the car take an excursion from Rethymno

Who wants to take a nice trip with the car of Rethymno from, goes to Chania. In the port city West of Rethymno, visitors experience the exotic beauty of the island.

Further West are beautiful sandy beaches. Those looking for nightlife, visit Heraklion with the car.

Heraklion is the largest city of the island. Although it is not as picturesque as Rethymno, it is still the first choice for night owls.

The ideal time to go for a holiday in Rethymno and Crete is between May and November. Rethymno is perfect as a starting point, to explore the West of Crete.