Guidebook for Rethymno by "Dream your Villa"
Food Scene
Prima Plora Οrganic Restaurant & Wine Bar
8 AkrotiriouTaverna Zisis
63 Leof. Machis KritisPoliou House / Το σπίτι του Πολιού
Zefyros
NearchouAgrimia Restaurant
Square Mavrokordatou AlexanrouTavern Androulidakis
Near Rethymno in Gonia Village , with very good food!
Erotokritos
Erotokritos Restaurant, in the old Venetian Port of Rethymno
Το γνωστό σημείο
A real Cretan "kafeneion", a great place to get to know local food!
Nostos
73 Sofokli VenizelouAgia Fotia
Arts & Culture
Cretan village with local pottery:
Margarites is a mountain village of the prefecture of Rethymno located near Ancient Eleftherna, approximately 38 km far from the city of Rethymno.
The village had been built between two canyons of outstanding beauty by some queen of Eleftherna, Margarita, who was impressed by the stunning gorgeousness of the place, sold her expensive jewelry and gave commandment to build this settlement in her honor. Others, a little more ”reasonably”, connect the name of Margarites village to the existence of the homonymous flower that grows in the region. But it was probably named after “magarika” (or magarikata) meaning “clay” in Byzantine times; the other letter “r” was probably added later.
Today, Margarites is the second most important pottery center in Crete, since the area is rich in clay soil and water, favoring this art. The village has at least 16 pottery workshops, each working in different style, combining modern and traditional techniques, and the guests can freely see the artists at work.
Continuing your walk in Margarites, be sure to take the opportunity to admire the churches of the village, the Renaissance church of Archangel Michael, the oldest church of all, Agios Ioannis the Theologian with its stone iconostasis, in the courtyard of which the dead from the Arkadi monastery are buried. The monastery of Christ the Savior and Agios Gedeon on the east side of the village is definitely worth visiting. For the lovers of mythology, one of the most important monuments of Margarites is the Late Minoan vaulted tomb that was excavated in the region and dates back to 1350 BC.
The E4 route passes through the central square of the village. The less active guests can enjoy their time in one of the taverns or cafés of the village.
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Margarites
Cretan village with local pottery:
Margarites is a mountain village of the prefecture of Rethymno located near Ancient Eleftherna, approximately 38 km far from the city of Rethymno.
The village had been built between two canyons of outstanding beauty by some queen of Eleftherna, Margarita, who was impressed by the stunning gorgeousness of the place, sold her expensive jewelry and gave commandment to build this settlement in her honor. Others, a little more ”reasonably”, connect the name of Margarites village to the existence of the homonymous flower that grows in the region. But it was probably named after “magarika” (or magarikata) meaning “clay” in Byzantine times; the other letter “r” was probably added later.
Today, Margarites is the second most important pottery center in Crete, since the area is rich in clay soil and water, favoring this art. The village has at least 16 pottery workshops, each working in different style, combining modern and traditional techniques, and the guests can freely see the artists at work.
Continuing your walk in Margarites, be sure to take the opportunity to admire the churches of the village, the Renaissance church of Archangel Michael, the oldest church of all, Agios Ioannis the Theologian with its stone iconostasis, in the courtyard of which the dead from the Arkadi monastery are buried. The monastery of Christ the Savior and Agios Gedeon on the east side of the village is definitely worth visiting. For the lovers of mythology, one of the most important monuments of Margarites is the Late Minoan vaulted tomb that was excavated in the region and dates back to 1350 BC.
The E4 route passes through the central square of the village. The less active guests can enjoy their time in one of the taverns or cafés of the village.
Museum von Ancient Eleutherna
123 Epar.Od. Aggelianon-ElefthernasThe Holy Monastery of Arkadi functions as a fully operational Orthodox monastery while also serving as a pilgrimage destination for religious tourism
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Arkadi
The Holy Monastery of Arkadi functions as a fully operational Orthodox monastery while also serving as a pilgrimage destination for religious tourism
The Temple of Mastaba, with the characteristic 9-dome architecture, is an authentic monument of Rethymnon and has been conceded to GNHM following a decision of the Ministry of Culture. Upon completion of restoration and of the relevant museological study, it will operate as a Museum of Palaeontology, being annex of GNHM in Crete.
The paleontological collection of the Municipality of Rethymnon, which is the basis of the exhibited material, has already been conceded to GNHM. It has been studied and conserved with the cooperation of the University of Athens (Historical Geology and Palaeontology Faculty, Department of Geology and Geoenvironment), by the emeritus professor N. Symeonidis and the assistant professor Dr. G. Theodorou.
Original findings of endemic mammals in real-size representations and in anatomic arrangement shall accompany the exhibition. Visitors shall get to know the dwarf Cretan elephants, dwarf hippopotamuses and polymorphous Cretan deer, and they will find information on these animals, the first inhabitants of Crete, and on Greek mythology.
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Paleontology Museum
21 ΜαρκέλλουThe Temple of Mastaba, with the characteristic 9-dome architecture, is an authentic monument of Rethymnon and has been conceded to GNHM following a decision of the Ministry of Culture. Upon completion of restoration and of the relevant museological study, it will operate as a Museum of Palaeontology, being annex of GNHM in Crete.
The paleontological collection of the Municipality of Rethymnon, which is the basis of the exhibited material, has already been conceded to GNHM. It has been studied and conserved with the cooperation of the University of Athens (Historical Geology and Palaeontology Faculty, Department of Geology and Geoenvironment), by the emeritus professor N. Symeonidis and the assistant professor Dr. G. Theodorou.
Original findings of endemic mammals in real-size representations and in anatomic arrangement shall accompany the exhibition. Visitors shall get to know the dwarf Cretan elephants, dwarf hippopotamuses and polymorphous Cretan deer, and they will find information on these animals, the first inhabitants of Crete, and on Greek mythology.
Folklore Museum
Höhle des Zeus
Burg Fortezza
Contemporary Art Museum of Crete
32 ΜεσολογγίουDrinks & Nightlife
CAVO Rethymnon Restaurant
13 AkrotiriouRewine
25 TsagriFraoules
62 Eleftheríou VenizélouParks & Nature
Amari Dam Reservoir
Mili Gorge
Mount Ida
Kournas-See
The Spili Fields (wildflower meadows)
Eparchiaki Odos Gerakariou-SpiliouNature at it's best!
Melidoni-Höhle
MelidoniAmari Valley
Getting Around
From Chania, a traveller can access Rethymno by KTEL Chanion which is located on the Kidonias Street in Chania. The bus will take you to Rethymno to the Kefalogiannidon Street. You can also take a taxi; the ride via Highway Chania-Rethymno (60 km) will last approximately one hour.
For detailed information about KTEL, kindly visit http://www.e-ktel.com/en/
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KTEL Hania - Rethimnon
Leoforos Emmanouil KefalogianniFrom Chania, a traveller can access Rethymno by KTEL Chanion which is located on the Kidonias Street in Chania. The bus will take you to Rethymno to the Kefalogiannidon Street. You can also take a taxi; the ride via Highway Chania-Rethymno (60 km) will last approximately one hour.
For detailed information about KTEL, kindly visit http://www.e-ktel.com/en/
Spili
26 Epar.Od. Rethimou-Agias GalinisBest Beaches in Rethymno!
Ammoudaki-Strand
Triopetra is located about 52 km south of Rethymno and 13 km southeast of the village of Akoumia, at the foothills of Mount Siderotas. It is accessible by car via an asphalt road from Akoumia. It lies in the central part of the large coastal area that the locals call Akoumiani Gialia, as the Triopetra area belongs to the Akoumia region.
Triopetra consists of two beaches, separated by a small peninsula. At the end of the peninsula, three imposing rocks stand in the sea, from which the area takes its name. The first beach, Small Triopetra, is formed southeast of the three rocks in a sheltered bay with sand and several rocks. There are a few rooms and small taverns on the beach, as well as umbrellas available for rent
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Triopetra Beach
Επαρ.Οδ. Δρυμίσκου-ΑσώματωνTriopetra is located about 52 km south of Rethymno and 13 km southeast of the village of Akoumia, at the foothills of Mount Siderotas. It is accessible by car via an asphalt road from Akoumia. It lies in the central part of the large coastal area that the locals call Akoumiani Gialia, as the Triopetra area belongs to the Akoumia region.
Triopetra consists of two beaches, separated by a small peninsula. At the end of the peninsula, three imposing rocks stand in the sea, from which the area takes its name. The first beach, Small Triopetra, is formed southeast of the three rocks in a sheltered bay with sand and several rocks. There are a few rooms and small taverns on the beach, as well as umbrellas available for rent
Public Beach
Episkopi Beach
Palmenstrand von Preveli
Amazing beach and scenery! A place to remember!
Ligres beach
Triopetra Beach
Local shopping
Handmade soap with natural ingredients.
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Athos Workshop - Handmade natural personal care products
Eparchiaki Odos Aggelianon-ElefthernasHandmade soap with natural ingredients.
All Greek designers for gifts and souvenirs, in a little pretty store in the center of Rethymno city!
Greek Unique Concept Gift Store
3 VosporouAll Greek designers for gifts and souvenirs, in a little pretty store in the center of Rethymno city!
With respect and love for the environment and the appropriate scientific know-how, Cretan Aroma cultivates organic herbs, produce handmade soap with high quality olive oil and wax ointments with traditional recipes
Cretan Aroma
With respect and love for the environment and the appropriate scientific know-how, Cretan Aroma cultivates organic herbs, produce handmade soap with high quality olive oil and wax ointments with traditional recipes