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Treat yourself: Syntopia’s sensational suites revealed

05/11/2019

With 41 square metres to rest, pamper yourself and play in, our spacious suites offer the ultimate Syntopia experience. Incorporating the hotel’s hallmark boho/ethnic design and a restful colour scheme of pastel creams and grey-blue, with light timber veneered flooring (delightfully smooth for barefeet), Syntopia’s suites were conceived for comfort and maximum relaxation. A super...Read More

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48 Hours in Rethymno

06/10/2019

The city of Rethymno offers discerning visitors a Cretan experience like no other. Chic, elegant, arty and sophisticated, these are just a few of the delights to savour. Day 1 09.30 Rimondi Fountain Start a visit to the Old Town here beside an iconic Venetian landmark. Next door the Cafe Galero is a good place...Read More

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Life’s a beach: an insider’s guide to Rethymno’s best

18/09/2019

Rethymno province’s southern shores feature some of the best beaches in Crete, and a glorious drive through one of Crete’s most evocative landscapes gets you there in under an hour. For a taste of the exotic, head to to Preveli off the road to Plakias, set below the ancient clifftop monastery of Preveli. With its...Read More

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Rethymno restaurants: 8 of the best

17/09/2019

Rethymno, the city and its environs, boasts some of the finest cuisine in Crete, and for that special lunch or dinner these eateries are extraordinary: Hidden in the ancient alleyways of Rethymno’s Old Town are two standouts – Avli (Xanthoudidou 22) regularly wins some of Greece’s top gastronomy awards, and its exquisite dishes – exciting...Read More

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Stay fit and find your inner peace at The Syntopia

24/07/2019

Summer vacation is all about taking a break from work and the everyday routine. But does it also mean taking a break from your work-out? That beach-body you worked so hard for during the winter should be maintained, and you can’t spare a minute as according to surveys, declines in fitness start as immediately as...Read More

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What’s Hot in the Syntopia kitchen

18/07/2019

“Let us spoil you” is our invitation to every guest on entering the Syntopia’s poolside restaurant, and we mean it. With the creative energies of Executive Chef Nikolaos Stergiou inspiring our menus, breakfast, lunch or dinner is a delicious part of the Syntopia experience. And then there’s of course that special ingredient: ‘the Cretan diet’,...Read More

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Celebrate Rethymno’s sizzling summer festivals

28/06/2019

What sets Rethymno apart from Chania and Heraklion? Its scale for sure (the resident population is not much more than 45,000); its natural elegance – its sweeping golden sand beach; its magical old quarter, and its fine gastronomic offerings. It’s all of these things and more. Unpicking what makes Rethymno Crete’s ‘cultural capital’ goes beyond...Read More

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Rethymno old town: Cool places and fave hang-outs

13/05/2019

Rethymno’s old town is one of the most intact medieval towns in the Greek islands. Great gastronomy, fascinating historical features, and fine artisanal products are all to be found in an area less than a square kilometer. A stroll in the old town is a highlight of any visit to Crete’s most alluring city, but...Read More

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Five things to do in Crete (except for staying on the beach all day)

02/05/2019

Staying on the beach all day (or relaxing at the landscaped pools of The Syntopia), enjoying the sun and the crystal waters is quite tempting, indeed. This is the reason why you chose to spend your vacations on an island after all, right? Well, we have big news for you! Crete is not like any...Read More

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A guide to chilling on Rethymno’s amazing south coast

16/04/2019

The southern coast of Rethymno province offers one of the most unspoiled regions of Crete – think pristine beaches, hidden coves and iridescent blue waters. This is coastal Crete at its best, away from the booming beach bars and packed ranks of sunbeds. Yes, this truly awesome coast has many devotees during the summer, but...Read More

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Treat yourself: Syntopia’s sensational suites revealed

48 Hours in Rethymno

Life’s a beach: an insider’s guide to Rethymno’s best

Rethymno restaurants: 8 of the best

Stay fit and find your inner peace at The Syntopia

What’s Hot in the Syntopia kitchen

Celebrate Rethymno’s sizzling summer festivals

Rethymno old town: Cool places and fave hang-outs

Five things to do in Crete (except for staying on the beach all day)

A guide to chilling on Rethymno’s amazing south coast

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