Full of beautiful beaches, archaeological sites, Byzantine churches, quaint villages and cosmopolitan resorts, Rethymno is one of the most beautiful places in Crete, Greece.

It is located between the prefectures of Chania and Heraklion and its capital boasts an elegant Venetian style of architecture. In the region, you will find both popular seaside locations and secluded coves.

Rethymno is located in the north end of the prefecture, built by the sea and is a city with many faces.

Rethymno or Rithymna as it was once called has been inhabited since the Later Minoan III period. Nowadays, it keeps the elements inherited by its history (from antiquity up to now), preserving at the same time the characteristics of a modern city.

You can reach Rethymno by boat from Piraeus or by plane from Athens to Chania and then drive 60 km to Rethymno.