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Living the spirit of Easter in Rethymno

Rethymno is the Cretan picturesque city where tradition is still present in everyday life and in the island’s rich local culture.

17-04-2019

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strong presence of Rethymno in MITT 2019 exhibition in Moscow

  With the aim of attracting tourists from Russia, the Municipality of Rethymno participated in the MITT exhibition, one of the top five travel exhibitions in the world.MITT is a highly-valued exhibition promoting Crete and Rethymno through a series of meetings with travel agents and media exp...

01-04-2019

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Ash Monday in Rethymno

Carnival celebration ends Ash Monday on the 11th of March, the day after the Grand Parade, and is characterized by the abundance of Lenten traditional foods, spectacular kite flying and the revival of traditional ancient Cretan customs. ...

08-03-2019

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Rethymno remporte le triple du 2019 Greek Travel Awards

Rethymno remporte le triple du 2019 GREEK TRAVEL AWARDS

19-02-2019

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Rethymno Wins Triple at the 2019 Greek Travel Awards

Rethymno voted as best family, city and culture destination!

15-02-2019

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Carnival float design, production & decoration

Floats construction and fabrication.

07-02-2019

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Rethymno's Treasure Hunt 2019

One of the most important brand events of Rethymno's Carnival is the famous Treasure Hunt.

17-01-2019

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Rethymno's Carnival 2019, the Carnival of Crete

Plan your visit to Rethymno this February!

21-12-2018

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Xmas experience in Rethymno

If you wish to enjoy your Christmas Holidays in a peaceful and safe paradise of Venetian architecture, next to a long sandy coastline perfect for walks with cozy restaurants and picturesque villages, then, Rethymno is for you!

21-12-2018

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Rethymno's Carnival will start in:

events calendar Rethymno, Crete

Τhe retrospective exhibit…

March
Friday
22
The retrospective exhibition: 'Tranformati…
Museum of Contemp. Art
Exhibition

The 10th Round Rethymno R…

May
Sunday
12
The Athletics Department of the Municipal…
10:00
Municipal Garden
Sports
Full Screen

What's Hot

  • Carnival

    The Carnival of Rethymno is a cultural event of creativity organized by the Municipality of Rethymno along with the valuable support of numerous volunteers.
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  • Cretan Diet Festival

    The Municipality of Rethymno revives one of its oldest cultural institutions, “The Cretan Diet Festival”. The events are clearly oriented to the promotion of awarded Cretan products, especially the local wine.
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  • Renaissance Festival

    The Renaissance Festival counts a long time of presence and continues to blend integrity and durability. It celebrates the period of Cretan Renaissance and attempts to revive it by a series of cultural activities.
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  • Spring Time

    Spring weather is ideal for active visitors. Discover inland secrets and the wide variety of flora and fauna, by visiting gorges, mountainous villages, hiking trails, etc. Rethymno is a paradise for numerous excursions.
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  • Fall Time

    Rethymno is an ideal destination not only for those who seek relaxation and to enjoy a holiday within an ultramodern infrastructure, but also for those who thirst for action, adventure and exploration, and above all seek contact with nature. Rethymno is the perfect fall escape.
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What To See and Do

Culture Tour

Culture Tour

From the Venetian historic center to the archaeological treasures of its Prefecture

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Rethymno Natour

Natour

Rethymno, has an amazing variety of flora, fauna & an amazing landscape to discover

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Pilgrimage Tour

Pilgrimage Tour

Byzantine monasteries and churches with rare frescoes and inestimable icons

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Active Tour

Active Tour

Imposing gorges, large number of caves, lush valleys, incredible beaches

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  • Excursions
  • Wedding & Honeymoon
  • Rethymno for All
  • Civitas 2020

  • Explore, using our Information Tour Maps

    • Discover, Experience, Live

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  • Wedding & Honeymoon

    • “Rethymno is honored to be the choice for the most precious time in your life, your wedding. It offers the best it has and becomes your second home for your life to come.

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  • Rethymno for all

    • Rethymno is well known as an accessible city offering memorable holidays to people with special needs and their families.

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  • Civitas 2020

    • The municipality of Rethymno is building up an integrated approach to face the rising challenges of both growing sectors: mobility and tourism.

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City of 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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Department of Tourism
  tourism (@) rethymno.gr
  +30 28310 21459
  +30 28310 21459
  20 El. Venizelou Str, 74100, Rethymno

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