{"id":1342,"date":"2024-08-20T11:56:56","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T11:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/?p=1342"},"modified":"2024-08-20T11:59:58","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T11:59:58","slug":"things-to-do-rethymno","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/things-to-do-rethymno\/","title":{"rendered":"Rethymno: Your guide to the top activities and attractions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1342\" class=\"elementor elementor-1342\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-729bb6d7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"729bb6d7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60eff478 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60eff478\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Rethymno is a beautiful city found on the northern coastline of Crete. It&#8217;s a city full of Greek history and modern culture, full of ancient architecture and stylish bars and restaurants. The city is famous for its well-preserved Venetian architecture, beautiful vistas and lively nightlife. No matter your likes, Rethymno offers something special for everyone: explore ancient fortresses, relax on the beach, enjoy some delicious Cretan food and immerse yourself in Greek island life.<\/p><p>Come along with us as we explore Rethymno and guide you through all the must-see and do spots in the city!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c742e7d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7c742e7d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73f51485 elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"73f51485\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-circle&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;,&quot;rendered_tag&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg class=\\&quot;e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\\&quot; viewBox=\\&quot;0 0 512 512\\&quot; xmlns=\\&quot;http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\&quot;&gt;&lt;path d=\\&quot;M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\\&quot;&gt;&lt;\\\/path&gt;&lt;\\\/svg&gt;&quot;},&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__73f51485\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f97d33a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7f97d33a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2744cbdf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2744cbdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Explore the old Venetian Harbour<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7aa1bda5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7aa1bda5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Old Venetian Harbour in Rethymno is an iconic landmark in the city. It was constructed during the Venetian occupation of Crete in the 13th century and represents the city&#8217;s maritime importance and significance. Currently, the harbour serves as an iconic landmark for locals and holiday-goers. You can find many welcoming restaurants, bars and shops along the promenade and charming views of the sea, Venetian lighthouse and colourful fishing boats.<\/p><p>To walk along the harbour is free but to fully understand and appreciate it, we suggest joining a guided tour. There are plenty of tour guide operators that you can pick from, which will cater to different needs. Generally speaking, most of the tours last about an hour to an hour and a half and provide in-depth information about the harbour&#8217;s history, construction, its role during the Venetian and Ottoman rule and its significance today.<\/p><p>From Rethymno\u2019s old town, you can reach the harbour by foot. It&#8217;s only a 10-15 minute walk from the old town&#8217;s main square, Platanos. There are also plenty of local bus services running lines from the city centre and its surrounding areas to the harbourfront.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1663cff elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1663cff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1255\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Rethymno-beach.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-176\" alt=\"Rethymno-beach\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Rethymno-beach.jpg 1255w, https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Rethymno-beach-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1255px) 100vw, 1255px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48139f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48139f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The Venetian Harbour consists of the harbour front and wall, along with a lighthouse. This lighthouse was built in the 19th century by the Egyptians, who ruled Crete briefly.<\/span><\/p><p>Although this area is beautiful any time of day, the best time to visit the harbour is during sunset. The whole area comes alive, people are strolling along the seaside, enjoying a drink and taking in the stunning colours of the sky and sea. If you want to enjoy something special, we recommend hiring a private boat for a coastal sunset tour.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06e4d8f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"06e4d8f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22dca81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"22dca81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Visit Fortezza: The majestic Venetian Fortress<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f47d73a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f47d73a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><br \/>On top of a hill, overlooking the city of Rethymno, the Fortezza is one of the city&#8217;s most iconic and historically important landmarks. It was built between 1573 and 1580 by the Venetians to protect the city specifically from Ottoman invasions. The fortress has many well-preserved structures, such as the bastions, which were essential for the fortress\u2019s defence, the barracks where soldiers once lived, and a small chapel dedicated to Saint Theodore.<\/p><p>You can visit the fortress all year round, but opening hours vary depending on the season. It&#8217;s always good to check with local tourist information for exact timetables. Entrance is only \u20ac4 or \u20ac10 for a family pass. You can also take part in a guided tour, ranging in price from \u20ac10-\u20ac15. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13d7d40 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"13d7d40\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13f513f elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"13f513f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=-GKcAVpLd24&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f5cfc5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3f5cfc5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71e635e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"71e635e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sun, sand, and sea: Beaches and water activities<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b9f2fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b9f2fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Rethymno has a vibrant coastline, full of beautiful beaches. The most popular is Rethymno Beach, which is only a short walk from the city centre. It is a long stretch of gold sand, where you can enjoy many water sports and activities like windsurfing, jet-skiing and paddleboarding. The beach also offers many rental services apart from aquatic sports rentals, such as sunbeds and umbrellas.<\/p><p>But, if you prefer a more relaxed and quiet vibe, then we suggest heading to nearby Preveli Beach instead. This beach is surrounded by palm forests and is famous for its crystal clear waters! It&#8217;s an ideal spot to hike and then cool off with a swim. Don&#8217;t forget your goggles and snorkel gear as the clear waters provide the perfect place to see some local marine life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc6f0c1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fc6f0c1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4517069 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4517069\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Crafts and local traditions: A glimpse into Cretan culture<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8542c67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8542c67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With so much to see and do in Rethymno, it&#8217;s easy to forget about the local traditions and culture. But, luckily for you, the old town has done a good job of preserving some old artisan workshops. You can visit several of these workshops and watch the craft people work, making pottery, textiles and leather goods.<\/p><p>We highly recommend for anyone interested in local traditions and wants to experience them first hand, to visit the nearby village of Margarites. It is known for its pottery and has been the ceramic centre of Crete for centuries.<\/p><p>Lastly, what would a trip to Crete be without sampling some local delicacies? Make sure to visit the town&#8217;s markets and try local olive oil, honey and raki (a local alcoholic drink that is similar to brandy &#8211; it does not contain anis, so it shouldn&#8217;t be confused with the Turkish drink of the same name).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4db9e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e4db9e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/what-to-do-in-Rethymno-pottery.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1373\" alt=\"what-to-do-in-Rethymno-pottery\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/what-to-do-in-Rethymno-pottery.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/what-to-do-in-Rethymno-pottery-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e821879 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e821879\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e7682e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4e7682e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vibrant nights: Nightlife and dining in Rethymno<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9ea84f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9ea84f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>After enjoying a day of sightseeing or having some fun in the sun, why not top off your evening with a night out in Rethymno? Within the old town&#8217;s narrow and winding streets, you can find many traditional tavernas, where you can try the local cuisine and drinks. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avli.gr\/the-avli-experience\/savouring\/\">Avli<\/a> is a local must-try, found within a back alley, you would never know that this amazing restaurant was located here! Try authentic dishes and take in the charming courtyard full of flowers.<\/p><p>For a more casual option, head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pigadi-crete.com\/en\/\">To Pigadi<\/a>. In the heart of the old town, this taverna specialises in locally sourced ingredients.<\/p><p>After dinner, try some of Rethymno\u2019s many cocktail bars located near the harbour. It&#8217;s the perfect place to enjoy a drink in a trendy setting. Many of the bars have outdoor seating areas, offering spectacular views of the Venetian Harbour.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05e150a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"05e150a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad193e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ad193e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why you should visit Rethymno<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe76a0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe76a0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Rethymno is a holiday destination that truly has it all. From the historic old town, restaurants and nightclubs to the beaches and harbour, Rethymno promises an unforgettable experience.<\/p><p>To make your stay even more enjoyable, book your accommodation with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/\">Oreo Travel<\/a>. 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