Rethymnon

Rethymnon being Crete’s Atmospheric historic cultural centre the Crete holiday resort of Rethymnon is the third largest town of this wonderful Greek island. A university town with a likeable mix of architectural styles and atmospheres, holidays in Rethymon are for those who enjoy a mix of old and modern, the pleasures of an elegant and picturesque cultural centre and a tremendous beach. Rethymnon holidays have great potential as a base for exploration of the many attractions of Crete. Rethymnon is in the middle of the north coast of Crete, 40 miles south-east of Chania and Chania airport. Rethymnon sits on a promontory and is backed by lush valleys, olive groves, forests and rocky mountains. Holidays in Rethymnon enjoy the tremendous attractions of a charming and picturesque town full of fountains, archways, colourful balconies, romantic tavernas, and a great selection of cafes, ancient remains, Venetian architecture, churches and Turkish influences seen in Rethymnon’s mosques and minarets.