Rethymno is a beautiful beach town on the north coast of Crete. As the largest Greek island, Crete is blessed with many towns along the coast, but Rethymno stands out for its pretty Venetian harbour, an excellent range of restaurants and tavernas, as well as its long sandy beach.

Once you’ve had enough of the sun, sea and sand for the day, head into town to explore some ancient architecture in Rethymno Old Town. There’s also a museum that exhibits contemporary art from across Greece and around the world. Rethymno is around 70 km east of Chania International airport, with transfers taking around 1 hour.

Trending now in Rethymno

Featured stories & fun stuff
  • 10 Best Things to Do in Rethymno

    There are plenty of things to do in Rethymno, both within its fortified walls and among its mountainous outskirts. The 3rd largest city on the Greek island of Crete, this port city has a history spanning more than 4,500 years. As a result, there’s a cultural and architectural blend of the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires throughout the city. The...

    Read more

Where to stay in Rethymno

neighbourhoods in Crete

Start planning your trip

Back to top
Sorry, this page hasn’t been translated in your language yet…