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Holiday Guide to GreeceCrete – Rethymnon
Live Weather Report in Rethymnon
Partly cloudy skies
20°
Mon 6th Feb
Patchy rain possible
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Tue 7th Feb
Light rain shower
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Wed 8th Feb
Located on the north coast of the island, Rethymnon is renowned for having some of the best beaches in Crete, stretching for several kilometres, with water sports available. The temperature in Rethymnon can range from 14-23° off season and 26-32° during the summer months, excellent for lazing the day away on the beach and swimming in the crystal water.
Rethymnon has a great choice of restaurants and tavernas to choose from, serving local Greek cuisine and international dishes from around the world. Around the harbour there are some fantastic restaurants offering delicious fresh fish dishes, a delight to the palate.
There are plenty of music bars and tavernas in Rethymnon, to keep you active into the night, as well as discos to go that bit further. If you can tear yourself away from the beach during the day then check out the great selection of shops in Rethymnon, wander around the 16th century fortress or even take a boat trip from the harbour.
General Information
Transfer Times

Rethymnon is approximately 40 minutes from Chania Airport - 50km (31 miles).
Rethymnon is approximately 60 minutes from Heraklion Airport - 75km (46 miles).

Ideal for Couples
Ideal for Couples

Spend the day on the beach or exploring beautiful Rethymnon, and then in the evening enjoy a romantic meal in one of the chic restaurants around the harbour.

Great for Families

All the family will enjoy a holiday in Rethymnon, with it`s wonderful beach, mixture of old and new town, and great bus service to explore the island.

Great Nightlife
Great Nightlife

A great choice of bars, tavernas and discos will keep you partying through the night.

Great Beaches

The incredibly long stretch of mostly sandy beach is perfect for sunbathing and swimming in the crystal water.

Fantastic Restaurants
Fantastic Restaurants

Try the exquisite local cuisine in one of the tavernas in Rethymnon for a taste of Crete, head to the harbour and enjoy a fresh fish dish or treat your taste buds to international foods from all over the world.

Shoppers Paradise

The modern shops and boutiques in Rethymnon offer all the latest fashions and accessories and in the back streets you will find lovely traditional shops and `Lyra` workshops, where violins are carved by local artists.

Fantastic Sight Seeing
Fantastic Sight Seeing

Wander around the 16th century fortress, head up to the beautiful White Mountains or take a ferry from the harbour to one of the nearby islands.

Great Water Sports

Jet skiing, windsurfing, water skiing, snorkelling and sailing are available to try your hand at whilst on holiday in Rethymnon.