The best beaches near Rethymno: from the town beach to the wild south coast
The best beaches near Rethymno, from the town beach and Koumbes to Preveli, Plakias and Triopetra, with distances and tips from local hosts.
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Local tips for your stay in Rethymno, from your hosts.
Rethymno in 2 days: what to see in the old town, with a ready-made plan
A 2-day plan for Rethymno old town: the Fortezza, Rimondi Fountain, Venetian harbour, museums, the beach and Arkadi, with walking distances.
How to get to Rethymno: airports, buses, taxis, ferries and parking
How to get to Rethymno from Chania or Heraklion airport: transfer, taxi, KTEL bus, car or ferry, plus parking in the old town. Tips from local hosts.
Where to eat in Rethymno: our favourite places and the Cretan dishes to try
Where to eat in Rethymno old town: meze and raki, fish by the sea, burgers and creative Cretan cooking, plus the Cretan dishes you should try.