{"id":169,"date":"2024-02-07T12:03:59","date_gmt":"2024-02-07T12:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/?p=169"},"modified":"2024-09-05T08:41:59","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T08:41:59","slug":"rethymno-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/rethymno-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Rethymno Beach: a Relaxing Paradise in Crete"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"169\" class=\"elementor elementor-169\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44e6dc87 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"44e6dc87\" 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-15ee2c0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"15ee2c0a\" 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=\"font-weight: 400;\">The soft, golden sands of <\/span><b>Rethymno Beach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sprawl 12 kilometers along Crete&#8217;s north coast. Recognized as both a scenic spot and a cultural hub, this beach offers more than the typical seaside experience. It&#8217;s a vibrant area studded with sunbeds and laden with bars, restaurants, and everything you need for a fun day out.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as <\/span><b>Rethymnon Beach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this is one Cretan hotspot that&#8217;s not to be missed!<\/span><\/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-39d2be80 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"39d2be80\" 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-1bbc3823 elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"1bbc3823\" 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__1bbc3823\" 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-f49e1da e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f49e1da\" 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-5dfadcdf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5dfadcdf\" 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\">Is this the best beach in Rethymno?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bd9d1af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5bd9d1af\" 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=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boasting a total of 12 Blue Flags, it&#8217;s hard not to be impressed by this beautiful beach. But it&#8217;s not just the sparkling turquoise waters that give Rethymno its charm. The warm, welcoming locals are sure to deliver a touch of Cretan hospitality to your experience.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s not just about soaking up the sun. Rethymno offers a whole vibe, with lively festivals, fun bars, and super chill locals. It&#8217;s the kind of place that&#8217;ll have you coming back for more!<\/span><\/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-d61e424 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d61e424\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dc81bc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2dc81bc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32fe4eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32fe4eb\" 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;\">One fantastic feature of this beach is its SEATRAC system. This helps people with special needs easily access and enjoy the sea. It&#8217;s a thoughtful touch that reflects the inclusive spirit of Rethymno, which you&#8217;ll see reflected in the kind-hearted character of the locals.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But the wonders don&#8217;t stop there. What truly sets <\/span><b>Rethymno Beach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> apart is its role as a cradle of life for the protected Carreta-Carreta sea turtles. During the summer months, these majestic creatures choose the quiet of this beach to lay their eggs. Spots along the shore are discreetly fenced, safeguarding the nests and allowing the turtles to birth in peace. It&#8217;s a rare and beautiful sight that adds to the beach&#8217;s unique charm.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-711eeb1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"711eeb1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d39730c elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"d39730c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Rethymno%20Beach&#038;t=m&#038;z=8&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Rethymno Beach\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Rethymno Beach\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\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-e39104e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e39104e\" 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-7d2f64e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7d2f64e\" 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\">What to do at Rethymno Beach\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d09b349 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d09b349\" 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=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the area&#8217;s major attractions is the Baja Beach Club in Rethymno. Get ready to spice up your Insta feed because here, it&#8217;s all about living it up! Take a dip in the crystal-clear sea, relax by the pool, or party to world-famous DJs late into the night at this exciting seaside paradise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re more &#8216;thrill&#8217; than &#8216;chill,&#8217; why not hop on a Jet Ski and explore the local area? For the truly adventurous, the beach club offers parasailing for a spectacular aerial view of the coast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rethymno has something for everyone. Families love its safe, shallow waters and the reassuring lifeguards dotted along the shore. The soft sand is ideal for kids, and there are facilities like changing rooms and showers nearby to make life easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you&#8217;re tired of the sun and sand, take some respite in the cool shops, bars, and restaurants nearby. You can look for gifts, browse traditional crafts, or simply kick back and sip on an ice-cold drink.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keen on culture? Explore the Venetian Harbor, navigate through the tiny, narrow streets, or lose hours perusing artifacts in the museum. As medieval towns go, it&#8217;s one of the best-preserved in the country!<\/span><\/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-d7be478 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d7be478\" 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-fa54e41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fa54e41\" 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\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-140db29 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"140db29\" 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-372022e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"372022e\" 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\">Where to Eat Near Rethymno's Beach\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dd4aef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5dd4aef\" 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=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your taste buds ready for a flavor fiesta! The local joints around here serve up more than just food; they dish out a whole experience. Expect fresh seafood, friendly smiles, and views that&#8217;ll make your heart skip a beat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to indulge in authentic Cretan cuisine, Rethymno offers some of the island&#8217;s finest. From hearty meat dishes to colorful salads, creamy dips, and home-baked bread, you&#8217;re spoiled for choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After working up an appetite swimming and splashing around in the waves, it&#8217;s just a few minutes to wander into Rethymno Old Town. Thanks to the Venetian influence, here you can enjoy gorgeous dining experiences in open-air verandas and 16th-century mansions, as well as traditional tavernas.<\/span><\/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-e085650 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e085650\" 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-9d98299 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9d98299\" 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\">Best Times to Visit the Beach at Rethymno\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fb0fee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0fb0fee\" 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=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to avoid the crowds? If busy beaches aren&#8217;t your thing, you may prefer the fringing months like May or September.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you like it hot, then head to Rethymno around July or August when the temperature averages over 30 degrees Celsius during the day. 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Perhaps it&#8217;s the local town that oozes culture, or the gourmet dining that attracts people from all over the island. Whatever it is that&#8217;s captured your heart, Rethymno is the place to be this summer!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s all about the simple pleasures here. Dip your toes in the Med, read a book under the shade, or join in the beach volleyball games. And when hunger strikes, the aroma of fresh, local cuisine from nearby eateries promises to satisfy your cravings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oreo invites you to step into this picture-perfect setting and let the simple <\/span><b>magic of Rethymno Beach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> do the rest. 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