CRETE TRAVEL QUIDE
Αξιοθέατα
The façade of the church has been rebuilt in a breathtaking Venetian style, the interior church dates from 1587. There is a museum within the grounds of the monastery, which tells the story of the 1866 uprising. Here is kept the official banner of the rebellion, vestments and relics of the monastery. The monastery still functions as a religious centre.
Today, a visit to the monastery and grounds is an inspiring reminder of our modern freedoms, and a chance for a deeper insight into the Cretan spirit. Visit the Venetian Church, the Gunpowder Magazine, the Refectory, the Ossuary, as well as the grounds of the Monastery.
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The façade of the church has been rebuilt in a breathtaking Venetian style, the interior church dates from 1587. There is a museum within the grounds of the monastery, which tells the story of the 1866 uprising. Here is kept the official banner of the rebellion, vestments and relics of the monastery. The monastery still functions as a religious centre.
Today, a visit to the monastery and grounds is an inspiring reminder of our modern freedoms, and a chance for a deeper insight into the Cretan spirit. Visit the Venetian Church, the Gunpowder Magazine, the Refectory, the Ossuary, as well as the grounds of the Monastery.
A bit after rodakino towards Sfakia one encounter the fantastic beach Illigas a wild beach with small gravelly stones ideal for a dive in crystal clear waters.
Ilingas Hotel
ΊλιγγαςA bit after rodakino towards Sfakia one encounter the fantastic beach Illigas a wild beach with small gravelly stones ideal for a dive in crystal clear waters.
Preveli is a famous beach on the south side of Crete Island. Crete is the biggest island in Greece, and it attracts visitors because it is a place where you can find everything, from modern cities and exotic beaches to gorges and big mountains.
The local legend says that the mythological king Odysseus stopped in Preveli on the way to his homeland, Ithaka.
What makes Preveli beach so famous is the palm forest surrounding the river, which comes from a gorge and ends up in the sea. The exotic beauty of nature attracted in the 60s and 70s hippies from around the globe who used to live here and make huts under the palm trees.
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Preveli Beach
Preveli is a famous beach on the south side of Crete Island. Crete is the biggest island in Greece, and it attracts visitors because it is a place where you can find everything, from modern cities and exotic beaches to gorges and big mountains.
The local legend says that the mythological king Odysseus stopped in Preveli on the way to his homeland, Ithaka.
What makes Preveli beach so famous is the palm forest surrounding the river, which comes from a gorge and ends up in the sea. The exotic beauty of nature attracted in the 60s and 70s hippies from around the globe who used to live here and make huts under the palm trees.
City/town information
Rethymno or Rethimno combines rarely united features: the old town's charm and history, with proximity to a long sandy beach.
Explore one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Greece, and search for your fairy-tale romance in Rethymno.
Although it is the third-largest town in Crete, Rethimnon never feels like a city as Chania and Heraklion do.
Instead, it has a provincial air; it's a place that moves slowly (although has a lively atmosphere), a very romantic place, and the most important preserves much of its Venetian and Turkish appearance.
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.
Rethimno offers cultural pride and natural beauty.
Venetian fortification works mingle harmonically with orthodox and catholic churches, mosques, majestic mansions of Venetian architecture, arches, and cobbled paths which create a magical atmosphere, reminiscence of the city’s turbulent –yet glorious– past.
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Rethimno
Rethymno or Rethimno combines rarely united features: the old town's charm and history, with proximity to a long sandy beach.
Explore one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Greece, and search for your fairy-tale romance in Rethymno.
Although it is the third-largest town in Crete, Rethimnon never feels like a city as Chania and Heraklion do.
Instead, it has a provincial air; it's a place that moves slowly (although has a lively atmosphere), a very romantic place, and the most important preserves much of its Venetian and Turkish appearance.
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.
Rethimno offers cultural pride and natural beauty.
Venetian fortification works mingle harmonically with orthodox and catholic churches, mosques, majestic mansions of Venetian architecture, arches, and cobbled paths which create a magical atmosphere, reminiscence of the city’s turbulent –yet glorious– past.
Γειτονιές
Walking along the narrow streets from the medival time when the venicians decorated the city with suberb monuments you have the feeling you are going back in time. That was the 1500's. Since then the turks left their mark by their unique constuction abilities with minares, hamams and fountains all around the city.
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Old Town
36 Emmanoil VernardoyWalking along the narrow streets from the medival time when the venicians decorated the city with suberb monuments you have the feeling you are going back in time. That was the 1500's. Since then the turks left their mark by their unique constuction abilities with minares, hamams and fountains all around the city.
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
The best way to move around the ciry is with the public bus
There are many public bus stops throughout the city servicing all areas and the outsckirts. The fare is cheap and you can get tickets from the kiosques oo most of bus stops
No te lo pierdas
Do not miss the summer festival enents on Forteza fortress
During the summer on any single evening there are cultural events that incude theatre plays, local music and dance and other cultural activities sponsored by the city hall authorities.