WELCOME TO RETHYMNO
Rethymno’s timeless attractions and diverse landscapes, city architecture, museums, archaeological sites, endless sandy beaches and escapes to nearby villages will reward you with a rich cultural yet relaxed experience all year round. Step off of the beaten path into the untouched Greece of the past. Cultural pride and natural beauty – Rethymno offers the best of both.
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Wines @ Fortezza 2025
Savor the Finest Cretan Wines!
The most extraordinary wine-tasting event of the year is coming on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 7:30 PM to 11 PM
Rethymno celebrates all expressions of culture and respects the region’s great tradition by organizing events throughout the year, with the most remarkable, the famous Carnival, and farm-to-table festivals for foodies like the Cretan Diet Festival as well as for delectation seekers, and the unique Renaissance Festival that takes you back to the magical Renaissance.
The Carnival
Cretan Diet Festival
Renaissance Festival
Explore the southernmost part of Europe
Not-to-be-missed in Rethymno
COUNTRYSIDE TOURS
Discover inland secrets and the wide variety of flora and fauna, by visiting gorges, mountainous villages, hiking trails. Rethymno is a paradise for numerous excursions.
CRETAN DIET
Modern Cretans feel the urge to share their secrets of life with the world. Besides their history and culture, they are also willing to share with people their prized cultural heritage known as CRETAN DIET.
LOCAL HANDICRAFTS
Handcrafted items, part of the Cretan tradition, give you the pleasure of remembering the journey afterward. A lasting memory of your trip to Rethymno.
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