Hellenic Ports Association

The city of Rethymno has given us traces of human presence from 1600 BC (Late Minoan III) to the Byzantine period. The presence and the past, live mainly through the Renaissance and Medieval features of the city. The ornaments of the city of Rethymnon are the Fortezza, a fortress complex of the Venetian period (16th c.) and are the site that hosts the Renaissance Festival every summer. Also, the small and cozy Venetian harbor with its fishing boats and the Egyptian lighthouse built from 1830- 1840. A few footsteps behind the Venetian harbor is the Venetian Loggia, a building of the 16th century, which now houses a shop of museum copies. The Neratze Mosque and the Venetian Rimondi Fountain complete the interesting places to visit. Rethymno is beautiful all year round, day and night. During the day, the picturesque streets of old Rethymno are suitable for walks and in the evening savor the traditional and delicious Cretan cuisine in the taverns of the City. For each visitor to the area, interesting places to visit are the many museums (Historical and Folklore Museum, Paleontological Museum, Archaeological Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, and Ecclesiastical Museum) and historical sites such as the Monastery of Arkadi and Eleftherna. Leaving Rethymno, besides the beautiful scenery and the wonderful gastronomy delights, the Cretan hospitality will surely be remembered. ...α smart choice for every season!