09/14/2016
One of the most picturesque cities of Crete – Rethymno: with a calm and measured, a little the provincial way of life of the local population is harmonious adjacent to the rhythm of leisure tourists. This city has everything what you need to relax for every taste: beautiful landscapes and modern resorts, hotels and entertainment, attractions and shopping, restaurants, shops and boutiques.
WEATHER
Rethymno’s climate is temperate Mediterranean, although Greece is in the subtropics, so the weather in Rethymnon comfortable for a beach holiday and leisurely walks. Summer – from April to October – hot, dry and sunny reigns here the weather, it rains only in winter, however, the winter is short and similar to the Russian late spring. Summer temperature rises to 30 degrees, and in the winter – keeps around 15, water temperature in summer reaches 25-27 degrees.
RESORTS
Rethymno is a very picturesque city: ancient buildings and streets, exquisite fountains, temples of various denominations, performed in styles different architectural eras, many museums and ancient monuments – all these sights can be admired at the territory of the Old Town. Venetian fortress Fortetsa, fountain The 17th century Rimondi, Arkadia Monastery and the old port are undoubtedly satisfy hunger greedy to new impressions of tourists. Modern part of the city – the place for adventure and all kinds entertainment: shops, restaurants and disco bars – such leisure is preferred by free people and young people.
And if you go to the suburban area, as if you are transported to live picture – in an amazing blooming Mediterranean landscape – rocky narrow paths, endless stripes of beaches and fruit the gardens. Resort villages located in this area have to unhurried, contemplative and quiet family vacation.
All the resorts of Rethymno can boast of excellent sandy beaches. Rethymno beach constantly receives the distinction “Blue flag “- an international award, it is presented annually since 1987 beaches and docks whose water meets high standards quality and suitable for safe swimming. Rethymnon beach stretched for 16 km towards the eastern part of the city and always attracts many tourists, despite the fact that the water here It is considered not the cleanest, but the proximity of a big city gives the opportunity to relax at a high level using all the achievements of civilization – along the beach are crowded numerous hotels cafes, shops and discos.
Animal lovers will love to watch as early summer as coastal zone sea turtles endangered species caretta caretta (or Loggerhead) go to lay eggs. and at the end of the summer – as hatched turtles run to the sea, in their water element. Especially bold tourists can even assist the snail hatching – at the entrance to the beach there is a special office.
Stunning views of the sea, coves and beaches with clear waters open from the steep cliffs of the village of Bali – yes, the name sounds village near Rethymno just like the famous tourist island Malay Archipelago Indonesia. Here tourists will be offered to make sea voyage in pirate style – on a makeshift schooner brave corsairs you can swim along the coastline, go fishing or looking at fish and other marine life – so the water is quiet and clear in these places.
The fishing village of Agia Galini has become a popular tourist destination. place thanks to its unique peaceful landscapes: here meeting place of different eras and generations. This seems to echo even landscapes – the eastern part of Agia Galini is represented by beautiful beaches, which offer a wonderful view of Psilorit, and the western part – rocky, with sharp, dangerous and sharp cliffs. In these the rocks are caves, including, as legend has it, and cave-workshop of the ancient Greek inventor Daedalus, get to which it is very difficult and it can be done only with the help of a boat. Small white houses in the rocks, winding streets and old fishing port with clanking gear, catch analysis, talking fishermen – I want to break away from the bustle of the city and enjoy walks, imbued with the atmosphere of this wonderful place.
Traditional village life in the romantic village of Panormos adjacent to the well-organized infrastructure of the local beach and the tranquility of the sea. The memory of the centuries is kept in this village: The excavation process of 1948 discovered an early Byzantine basilica, dated 5-6 century, which was at that time one of the largest Christian churches in Crete – this shows the existence of a large settlement and center of Christian culture on the place of panormo. Quiet beaches in Panormo bays are famous for their solitude and tranquility. Fishing Village Gradually filled with hotels and taverns – Rethymno’s guests increasingly come to rest exactly here.
One of the popular resorts of Rethymno is Plakias, You can reach it from the city in just half an hour. Here is the main the attention of tourists is attracted by the opportunity to watch the underwater peace – this helps the local diving school tourists. Perhaps, the most secluded place for a family holiday in Rethymno – namely Plakias. The eastern part of the beach, by the way, is one of the most long beaches of Crete, prefer nudists. Near the village Lake Preveli is sprawled, hidden in the shade of a palm grove.
HOW TO REACH
To get to Rethymnon, you can:
- The direct flight of the aircraft will not work, but the tourists have already debugged “Multi-way” trips – by plane to cities where there are airports (Chania or Heraklion), then – by taxi, which takes about an hour drive away.
- Daily ferry from Athens.
- By bus – the major cities of Crete are securely connected bus routes. Flights depart at intervals of 1.5-2 hours
THINGS TO DO
Pure azure beaches have all types of beach holidays: in addition to building sand castles and swimming in the sea, you can go surfing and diving, play volleyball and even To do yoga. Fans of outdoor activities will find themselves busy and on land – cycling tours, hiking, climbing. For less outdoor activities suitable walks in museums, parks and reserves. On the beaches of many spa hotels that are happy offer its guests various types of wellness and relaxing procedures.
There are three water parks for adults and children for joy in Rethymno, one of which – Star beach – is right on the coast and the entrance does not require payment. Waterpark Limnoupolis has a wide range of amusements on its territory, and the most close to the city WaterCity – is both The largest water park in Crete.
RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING
Fans of shopping, looking at products and choosing souvenirs you need to go first to the street Solido. Here are the shops and supermarkets that have everything: delicacies, clothing, jewelry, perfume, books, sweaters and gifts. It is believed that from Greece it is worth bring olive oil, which can be bought literally on each step.
Significant part of Rethymnon streets is occupied by various restaurants, cafes and bars: the most demanding gourmet will find here an institution “by to taste. The farther from the waterfront cafe and restaurant, the cheaper the meal will cost, moreover, the quality of the prepared dishes is the price no effect. Anyone who likes to dance at night in clubs, Rethymnon has a nightlife, although here it is not so violent, but you won’t be bored for sure – the old city comes to life at night and acquires a completely different, daring flavor than the day.
ATTRACTIONS
The fortress is located in the center of Rethymnon Fortezza, which was built in 1573 by the Venetians in the old port as a defensive structure. The kind that opens from the height of this monument of architecture, is breathtaking – You can explore the whole city! Nearby is the lighthouse built in the same Venetian era. On the waterfront of the city is walk not only because of the abundance of cafes, restaurants and shops, having made the evening sea promenade, you can make magical photos to commemorate the warm Mediterranean evenings in Rethymnon.
It is worth getting to the Platano area to make sure the beauty of the composition of the fountain Rimondi – three lion heads protruding from the marble wall. The fountain itself is located in surrounded by ancient houses. On the sides it covers the houses that not one hundred years.
Recommended sights in the suburbs, too. For starters, this is a complex of waterfalls in the village. Argyroupoli Excavations by archaeologists in this area allowed discover portions of the ancient city of Lappa, dating from periods from Homer’s era before the Roman. Romans became famous all over the world with your love of baths – here you can admire partially the aqueduct restored in our time and the remains of the Roman baths and water mills.
It is worth looking at the Arkadi Monastery – he survived from the time of the Middle Ages and, according to one version, was founded at the beginning of the V century. The monastery is one of the main national symbols of not only Crete, but also of all Greece.
Monastery Monie Preveli was established in a secluded place where it is not so easy to get – to come there can be through the gorge Kurtaliotiko along a narrow winding road, still laid by monks. The gorge is blown by the winds that are under a set of rocks turn into howling sounds. Monastery more than four hundred years and it is one of the centers of pilgrimage for believers of all of the world.
Come to Rethymnon, perhaps it is here that you spend your best vacation and get unforgettable impressions of Greece
