Aquila Porto Rethymno
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How do I get to Ретимно?
Rethymno and its prefecture are served by Chania and Heraklion airports. Air travellers reach Rethymno via Chania or Heraklion airports.
How do I get around Ретимно?
Rethymno has implemented electromobility initiatives and installed public electric-vehicle charging stations as part of sustainable urban mobility efforts. Rethymno Municipality has prepared an EV-charging plan covering area mapping and the siting of charging points and EV parking spaces.
Which essential services should I know in Ретимно?
The Municipality of Rethymno lists a taxi service for people with disabilities at 28310 56678. For emergencies in Rethymno, call 112 for the European emergency number, 166 for ambulance services, 100 for police and 199 for the fire service.
What can I do in Ретимно?
Rethymno’s main sandy beach stretches for approximately 12 km from the historic centre eastwards to Skaleta. Rethymno’s official tourism website points visitors to local diving centres for exploring the seabed and taking part in diving activities.
Which cultural places should I know in Ретимно?
The Archaeological Museum’s exhibits are arranged chronologically and by excavation site, helping visitors follow the region’s development. The Fortezza area is associated with ancient Rhithymna, showing settlement evidence from the historic period, Hellenistic prosperity and remains of habitation.
Which sights and day trips are around Ретимно?
This route combines Arkadi Monastery, ancient Eleftherna and Margarites, known for narrow lanes, Venetian arches, Byzantine churches and pottery traditions. Rethymno’s historic centre preserves its Venetian urban fabric and includes landmarks such as Fortezza, the Loggia, Rimondi Fountain, Guora Gate and the Venetian harbour.
Which local food and products should I look for in Ретимно?
Cretan cuisine is a central part of Rethymno’s cultural identity, linking local production with cooking, hospitality and everyday life. Local gastronomy centres on olive oil, seasonal vegetables, wild greens, goat and sheep products, cheeses, legumes and herbs. Typical dishes include dakos, fennel pies, snails, apaki, gamopilafo, sioufihta pasta and xerotigana.
Getting there
Compare road access, intercity buses, rail where available and the airport serving Ретимно. Recheck official sources for current timetables before travelling.
Airports
Rethymno has no airport
Rethymno and its prefecture are served by Chania and Heraklion airports.
Rethymno has no airport of its own
Air travellers reach Rethymno via Chania or Heraklion airports.
Ferries
The port supports passengers and private vehicles
The port’s passenger zone provides facilities for passenger traffic as well as trucks and private vehicles.
The port has a direct Piraeus connection
The municipality states that Rethymno Port is directly connected with the Port of Piraeus.
Flights
Air access via Chania
Greece’s official tourism portal describes routes from Athens or Thessaloniki to Chania Airport, followed by road travel to Rethymno.
Intercity buses
Intercity routes link Rethymno with Heraklion and Chania
The official KTEL site lists Rethymno–Heraklion and Rethymno–Chania routes, linking the town with Crete’s two major northern cities.
The KTEL operator offers online booking and stop maps
The official Chania–Rethymno KTEL platform supports route searches, online booking, and route-and-stop maps.
Intercity buses connect Rethymno with all Cretan prefectures
Intercity buses connect Rethymno with every prefecture of Crete, making them a key car-free transport option.
Intercity buses connect Rethymno across Crete
Intercity buses connect Rethymno with all prefectures of Crete.
Ports
The port is the prefecture’s main maritime gateway
The Municipal Port Authority manages the port facilities and describes the port as the prefecture’s sole current entry gateway.
Rethymno Port is an urban passenger port
Rethymno Port lies in the town’s bay and includes a passenger and tourist section serving passenger and vehicle ferries.
Private boats can berth at the marina or Venetian harbour
Visitors arriving by motorboat or sailing boat can berth at Rethymno Marina or the Old Venetian Harbour, after contacting the Port Authority.
Rethymno Port serves passenger and commercial traffic
Rethymno Port includes a western commercial/passenger section and an eastern section for passenger, tourist and ferry vessels.
Road access
Rethymno has an extensive local and provincial road network
Road access relies on an extensive provincial and local network connecting the town with settlements and areas across the prefecture.
Rethymno is served by an extensive road network
The municipality describes the prefecture’s provincial and local road network as extensive.
Getting around
Local buses, taxis, transfers, rentals, parking, walking and other practical ways to move around Ретимно.
EV charging
Municipal support for electric mobility
Rethymno has implemented electromobility initiatives and installed public electric-vehicle charging stations as part of sustainable urban mobility efforts.
Municipal EV-charging plan
Rethymno Municipality has prepared an EV-charging plan covering area mapping and the siting of charging points and EV parking spaces.
Local buses
Local and intercity buses
Local buses serve Rethymno city and its settlements, while intercity buses connect Rethymno with all prefectures of Crete.
KTEL routes to key destinations
The official KTEL Chania–Rethymno website lists routes from Rethymno to Chania, Chania Airport, Heraklion, Plakias, Preveli, Agia Galini and Arkadi.
Local and intercity buses
Local buses serve Rethymno and nearby areas, while intercity KTEL services connect the town daily with Crete’s prefectures.
Parking
Municipal map of parking areas
The municipality’s official city map includes a dedicated “Parking area” category for locating parking points.
Digital parking with ParkAlot
Rethymno Municipality operates the “repark” e-parking system. The ParkAlot app for Android and iOS supports mobile parking management.
Municipal digital parking system
Rethymno Municipality operates the “repark” e-parking system and identifies the ParkAlot app for Android and iOS.
Transfers
Pre-booked airport and port transfers
A Rethymno-based transfer service describes airport arrivals-hall pickup and port pickup outside the ship exit, with luggage assistance.
Walking
Walking and accessibility infrastructure
The municipality has developed accessibility infrastructure in the historic centre, at beaches and at key attractions, while promoting walking and cycling.
Essentials & services
Useful numbers, emergency services, health, tourist information, accessibility and public services. Specific details include their source.
Accessibility
Accessible taxi service
The Municipality of Rethymno lists a taxi service for people with disabilities at 28310 56678.
Emergency services
Essential emergency numbers
For emergencies in Rethymno, call 112 for the European emergency number, 166 for ambulance services, 100 for police and 199 for the fire service.
Healthcare
Rethymno General Hospital
The Municipality lists Rethymno Hospital at 28310 87100; its call centre is listed as 28313 42100.
Hospital telephone numbers
The Rethymno General Hospital contact numbers are listed as 28313 42100 and 28310 87100.
Rethymno General Hospital
Rethymno General Hospital is located at 17–19 Trantallidou Street and provides a central telephone line for enquiries.
Pharmacies
Official pharmacy listings
The Municipality of Rethymno maintains an official page for overnight and on-duty pharmacies; visitors should check the daily listing there.
Municipal pharmacy directory
The Municipality of Rethymno provides an online pharmacy directory with addresses and telephone numbers in the city and municipal settlements.
Public services
Municipality contact
Rethymno Municipality is located at 80 Kountourioti Avenue and its main telephone number is 28313 41301–5.
Safety information
Rethymno police and traffic police
For non-emergency assistance, the Municipality lists Rethymno Traffic Police at 28310 88166 and the police station at 28310 88154 and 28310 88155.
Police and Traffic Police
For non-emergency matters, the municipal list gives Rethymno Police Station at 28310 88154/88155 and Traffic Police at 28310 88166.
Tourist information
Tourist information office
The Municipal Port Fund of Rethymno lists the GNTO tourist information office at 28310 29148.
Tourist Police
The Rethymno Tourist Police is listed by the official port authority with telephone number 28310 28156.
Tourist Information Office
The Municipal Port Authority page lists the Tourist Information Office at 28310 29148.
Useful contacts
Rethymno bus station
For intercity bus information, the Municipality lists the Rethymno bus station at 28310 22212.
🆘 112 · European emergency number
24/7 and free. Connects to Police, Fire Service, EKAB ambulance and Coast Guard.
👮 100 · Police emergency response
For immediate police intervention throughout Greece.
🚑 166 · EKAB ambulance
For emergency medical help and transport.
🔥 199 · Fire Service
To report a fire. In immediate danger also use 112.
🛟 108 · Hellenic Coast Guard
For emergencies at ports or at sea.
🧳 1571 · Tourist Police
Tourist Police service line.
Beaches & activities
Beaches, hiking, water activities, boat trips, diving and family options in Ретимно.
Beaches
Rethymno’s long sandy beach
Rethymno’s main sandy beach stretches for approximately 12 km from the historic centre eastwards to Skaleta.
Diving
Diving and seabed exploration
Rethymno’s official tourism website points visitors to local diving centres for exploring the seabed and taking part in diving activities.
Family activities
Patsos Gorge for short outings
Patsos Gorge is described as easy to access and suitable for short excursions and picnics, combining walking and swimming.
Family-friendly walk in Mili Gorge
Mili Gorge, about 8 km south of the city, offers an easy walk through lush scenery with watermills, a stream and shaded areas.
Hiking
Nature routes and the E4
Rethymno’s countryside supports hiking and cycling routes, including sections or traces of the European E4 trail, as well as gorge crossings and cave exploration.
Arkadi Gorge and Pikris
The Arkadi Gorge starts at Arkadi Monastery and ends at Pikris after an approximately two-hour walk featuring Cretan flora, fossils and Venetian buildings in the village.
Gorge hikes
The Rethymno area has several hiking gorges, including Mylos, Prasses, Patsos and Arkadi. Mylos offers a relatively easy walk of about one hour, while Patsos combines hiking with sections through water.
Hiking through gorges
Official municipal pages highlight hiking routes through Mili, Prasses, Gallos and Arkadi gorges.
Outdoor activities
Psiloritis and nature exploration
Psiloritis, with its geology, endemic plants and traditional mountain settlements, is a major natural area for exploration around Rethymno.
Mountains, gorges and caves
Rethymno’s natural environment includes diverse flora and fauna, numerous gorges, caves and mountain landscapes, offering outdoor activities beyond the coast.
Patsos Gorge: hiking and water
Patsos Gorge combines walking with sections where visitors pass through water, creating an active nature experience.
Swimming
Rethymno Beach for swimming and walks
Rethymno’s main beach extends eastward from the historic centre for about 12 kilometres and is suitable for swimming and seaside walks.
Blue Flag beaches
The Municipality of Rethymno reports six Blue Flag beaches in the municipality, reflecting standards for bathing-water quality, safety, cleanliness and environmental management.
Designated swimming waters
The Region of Crete states that swimming is permitted along Rethymno regional unit’s coasts, except in specified prohibited zones such as ports, marinas and river or sewage outlets.
Water sports
Water sports along the coast
Rethymno’s northern and southern coasts offer opportunities for water sports as part of the area’s outdoor activities.
Water sports, windsurfing and sailing
The municipality’s official tourism guide highlights water sports on both the northern and southern coasts, including windsurfing and sailing.
Culture & history
Museums, archaeological sites, monuments, religious sites and cultural venues. Confirm hours and tickets with the official source before visiting.
Archaeological sites
Chronological and Excavation-Based Display
The Archaeological Museum’s exhibits are arranged chronologically and by excavation site, helping visitors follow the region’s development.
Ancient Rhithymna at Fortezza
The Fortezza area is associated with ancient Rhithymna, showing settlement evidence from the historic period, Hellenistic prosperity and remains of habitation.
Monuments
Loggia, Rimondi Fountain and Historic Landmarks
Key city landmarks include the Loggia, the Church of Our Lady of the Angels, Saint Francis, the Rimondi Fountain and the Metropolitan Cathedral.
Historic Centre and Monuments
Rethymno’s historic centre retains a strong medieval and Renaissance character beneath Fortezza, with Venetian and Ottoman monuments.
Loggia, Rimondi Fountain and Guora Gate
The Venetian Loggia, Rimondi Fountain and Guora Gate are signature monuments reflecting the city’s Renaissance and fortified character.
Fortezza Fortress
The Venetian fortress dominates the Paleokastro hill and forms the historic landmark of Rethymno’s old town.
Historic Old Town and Venetian-Ottoman Monuments
The old town stretches from Fortezza to the old Venetian harbour and preserves hundreds of Venetian- and Ottoman-period buildings.
Museums
Rethymno Museums
The municipality presents the city’s museums as key places to explore the region’s history, culture and way of life across different periods.
Museums Covering Different Historical Periods
The municipality highlights the Archaeological and Historical-Folklore Museums as key places for understanding the region’s history and culture across different periods.
Historical and Folklore Museum of Rethymno
Located in a 17th-century Venetian mansion in the old town, the museum displays textiles, embroidery, lace, ceramics, baskets and objects related to traditional crafts.
Archaeological Museum of Rethymno
Since 1991, the Archaeological Museum has occupied a pentagonal building opposite Fortezza’s main gate, presenting the prefecture’s history from the Neolithic to the Roman period.
Religious sites
Religious and Multicultural Heritage
The old town combines Orthodox and Catholic churches with Ottoman mosques, including Neratzes and Kara Musa Pasha.
Sights & day trips
Landmarks, villages, nature, viewpoints, protected areas and day-trip ideas around Ретимно.
Day trips
Arkadi–Eleftherna–Margarites Route
This route combines Arkadi Monastery, ancient Eleftherna and Margarites, known for narrow lanes, Venetian arches, Byzantine churches and pottery traditions.
Landmarks
Old Town and Fortezza
Rethymno’s historic centre preserves its Venetian urban fabric and includes landmarks such as Fortezza, the Loggia, Rimondi Fountain, Guora Gate and the Venetian harbour.
Seven-Monument Cultural Route
The municipality’s cultural route links Guora Gate, Saint Francis, the “Turkish” School, Neratzes Mosque, Rimondi Fountain, the Loggia and the Venetian Harbour.
Old Town and Historic Centre
Rethymno’s Old Town largely preserves its Venetian urban fabric and combines Venetian and Ottoman architectural features. It is designated a Historic Monument and Traditional Settlement.
Fortezza: Rethymno’s Venetian Fortress
Fortezza dominates Paleokastro Hill on the western side of the city. Built by the Venetians between 1573 and 1580, it also occupies the site of ancient Rithymna’s acropolis.
Nature
Prassano Gorge
Prassano Gorge begins south of Prases and leads toward Platanias, with striking rock walls and more demanding sections.
Mylos Gorge
Near Rethymno, this lush gorge links Chromonastiri with Xiro Chorio and features a small river, an abandoned village, caves and churches.
Psiloritis and Mountain Nature
Rethymno’s hinterland reaches into Crete’s mountains and wild landscapes. Psiloritis is notable for its geology, endemic plants and traditional hamlets.
Protected areas
Psiloritis UNESCO Global Geopark
Psiloritis is a recognised UNESCO Global Geopark and a major nature-focused landscape for exploring Rethymno’s mountainous hinterland.
Scenic routes
Countryside and Nature Routes
Rethymno’s hinterland offers walking and cycling routes, sections of the European E4 trail, gorges, caves and Psiloritis landscapes.
Cycling Routes of History and Nature
Rethymno offers 22 suggested cycling routes with different difficulty levels and terrain, linking sights and settlements.
Cycling Routes through the Hinterland
The Rethymno area offers 22 suggested cycling routes across different difficulty levels and terrain, including routes to Prases and around Vrysinas.
Viewpoints
Views from the Old Town and Fortezza
The Old Town occupies a headland on the northern coast, while Fortezza rises above the Cretan Sea, creating distinctive viewpoints over the city and coastline.
Villages
Kyrianna Village
A historic upland village about 14 km from Rethymno, with sea views, Renaissance and medieval buildings, and the Middle Byzantine Church of Panagia.
Maroulas–Adele–Pigi–Agios Dimitrios Route
This route visits traditional settlements southeast of Rethymno, featuring restored Venetian and Ottoman buildings and a strong historical character.
Traditional Settlements of the Municipality
The Municipality of Rethymno includes 20 settlements, 16 of which are designated traditional settlements, providing village-focused excursions beyond the city.
Food & gastronomy
Local products, markets, culinary traditions, wineries and food experiences. Specific information includes its source.
Culinary traditions
Cretan cuisine as a living tradition
Cretan cuisine is a central part of Rethymno’s cultural identity, linking local production with cooking, hospitality and everyday life.
Cretan cuisine on the Rethymno table
Local gastronomy centres on olive oil, seasonal vegetables, wild greens, goat and sheep products, cheeses, legumes and herbs. Typical dishes include dakos, fennel pies, snails, apaki, gamopilafo, sioufihta pasta and xerotigana.
Food experiences
Olive-oil tasting and production visits
Visits to inland Rethymno olive-oil facilities introduce travellers to olive-oil production and pressing methods ranging from traditional to modern.
Tsikoudia and rakokazana traditions
Tsikoudia is central to Cretan social and culinary life; distillery visits and traditional rakokazana experiences reveal both the distillation process and its customs.
Cretan Diet Festival and local producers
The Cretan Diet Festival at the Municipal Garden brings together producers, visitors and local businesses through tastings and presentations of regional products.
Handmade kataifi at a traditional workshop
Rethymno is home to Giorgos Chatziparaschos’ workshop, known for handmade kataifi and a distinctive local pastry-making tradition.
The Cretan Diet Festival
Rethymno’s Cretan Diet Festival brings together producers, visitors and local businesses around Cretan products, flavours and cultural traditions.
Agrotourism flavours in the countryside
Rethymno’s countryside offers food experiences based on traditional recipes and local products, combined with contact with village life and customs.
Local products
Signature local products
Products strongly associated with Rethymno and Cretan cuisine include olive oil, local wine and tsikoudia, graviera and other Cretan cheeses, honey, olives and aromatic herbs.
PDO olive oil and olives from Rethymno
Northern Mylopotamos of Rethymno is listed as a PDO olive-oil designation, while Throumba Ampadias of Rethymno is also recorded as a PDO product.
Local products to look for
Rethymno is associated with Cretan olive oil, cheeses, honey, aromatic herbs and local wine. The municipality specifically encourages visitors to seek out Rethymno wine and products of the Cretan land.
Markets
Отвори-air markets with direct-from-producer goods
Rethymno’s open-air markets offer fresh fruit, vegetables, honey, cheese, olives and herbs from local producers, alongside a separate organic farmers’ market.
Отвори-air markets with fresh produce
Rethymno’s open-air markets feature fruit and vegetables, cheese, fish and Cretan herbs such as dittany, chamomile, mint, sage and oregano. They offer direct contact with everyday local food production.
Wineries
Wine tourism and local grape varieties
Rethymno has wineries offering tours and tastings. Varieties associated with the area include Vidiano, Assyrtiko, Vilana, Thrapsathiri and Liatiko.
Natural wines from old Rethymno vineyards
Iliana Malíhin Winery produces natural wines from old vines in Mélambes, Fourfouras and Meronas, paired with local graviera, sourdough bread, tomato and olive oil.
Wine tasting at Zoumberakis Winery
In Kali Sykia, Rethymno, Zoumberakis Winery connects its organic vineyards with tastings of wines, tsikoudia, rakomelo and other family products.
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