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Secret Beaches in Rethymno

12/12/2021

Crete has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, many of them famous and listed among the top must-see destinations – for example, Elafonissi Beach, some 75 km southwest of Chania town. But if you plan your Cretan vacation in the Rethymno regional unit, you will find beguiling stretches of sand and secrete...Read More

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Rethymno adventures: Visit the mountain village of Anogia

12/11/2020

Perched more than 750 metres up the northern face of Psiloritis, Anogia has a poignant history. Burned by the Turks for its resistance to their rule in the 19th century, and by the Germans in WWII, Anogia is synonymous with heroism, resistance and sacrifice. This is a place where memory runs deep. No wonder it’s...Read More

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Drink coffee like a Greek

21/06/2020

Coffee is an integral part of the modern Greek culture and that’s something you will realize as soon as you set foot on the country: nearly everyone holds a paper cup of coffee and every city or town is filled with modern café-bars, traditional “kafeneio” and café -patisseries where locals sip their coffee for hours....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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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

Explore, Taste

gastronomy, Rethymno, what to do

Secret Beaches in Rethymno

Rethymno adventures: Visit the mountain village of Anogia

Drink coffee like a Greek

48 Hours in Rethymno

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

Rethymno restaurants: 8 of the best

Celebrate Rethymno’s sizzling summer festivals

Rethymno old town: Cool places and fave hang-outs

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