rethymno

ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CITIES IN THE ISLAND WITH 11KM COASTLINE

Rethymno which is the capital of the prefecture is a popular tourist destination. It is a picturesque city located in a scenic and diverse landscape. The old town of Rethymno was built during the Venetian period, and has several very interesting and historical places to explore such as the castle which is called Fortezza, the Venetian harbor and the traditional alleys

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortezza_of_Rethymno

 

 

PARKING IN THE CITY OF RETHYMNO

Note that it is not easy to find a free parking space in Rethymno so you might have to park in a public parking area where you have to pay but the rate is very low (about 3 euros for 2-3 hours). Some of these paid parking spaces are:

Parking at the marina:

THe biggest parking spot at "Porta", at the beginning of the Old Town:

There is also the parking space near the old harbour and the castle:

BARS AND RESTAURANTS

There is a really nice bar in the old town (not mainstream) called Monitor Art Café:

There are many mainstream bars and clubs at the part of Rethymno beach which is near the Old Harbour. The most famous are:

There are also many bars and restaurants along rethymno beach: A nice bar at Rethymno beach is "BORA BORA":

Some very good restaurants at the old town are:

Some famous and awarded restaurants but with higher rates are:

Another amazing awarded restaurant but also value for money is a few minutes away from Rethymno to the south, it is located at a vilage called Armenoi and it is called "Alekos". This is one of our favorites!!!

Also, on your way to Rethymno, 15 minutes from the house, there is a very famous restaurant which offers an extended menu with traditional dishes, great quality and also value for money , called "Zisi's tavern":

Don't forget to taste the amazing crepes and waffles at "Hari’s Creperiê":