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Noisy and vibrant, but with calm corners, beautiful old buildings and charming streets, lots of pretty rooms places in the old town, good bars and restaurants, good transport links from the bus...
Con
The McDonald is there too :-(
In a nutshell
Venetian inspired in a greek soul:)
Jawnuta Says: So... we are walking around Rethymno Old Town in the middle of hot day. My hubby is looking at local people sipping beer rather than architecture.Strolling down Dimakopoulou street we heared lyra laying.... We looked inside a tiny room and there was Nicos - local GOD OF LYRA...
TarjaH Says: People from young to elderly are often spending their siesta in some cafe.Cafes called Living room and Häagen-Dazs seemed to be the favourite places of young people.Both located on the beach street.
1 Review and 16 Opinions We rented the largest apartment (maisonette) on the top floor. Apartment consisted of great...
1 Review and 35 Opinions Very well located and clean hotel. Additional plus is that hotel is not located next to the beach or...
Restaurant Pallazzo Rethymnon: Restaurant Palazzo: the catch of the day -fraud
vhautio Says: The 'catch of the day' in this restaurant is the tourist who orders the catch of the day. The waiter recommended this meal. I asked about the price. The waiter told that it is 47€/kg, and that the fishes are round 600g. 'So it will be a bit below 30€', I say. 'Something like...
Mona Lisa: Good and cheap sheep milk ice cream
vhautio Says: The Mona Lisa -ice cream bar is located in the middle of the old town of Rethymno. It serves excellent ice cream made from sheep milk, suitable for those who have cow milk allergy or who just enjoy tasty ice cream. One scoop cost 1,5€. Their cakes are also...
Life and Hen (Æùç êáé êüôá): Your best budget meal in Rethymno!
mingul Says: I chose this place since the locals (also the policemen) were having dinner here. Completely satisfied, even if it looks just like an ordinary fast food place from outside. The dishes however were fabulous. Mixed Grill - an amazing selection at an even amazing price!
Taberna Knossos: great seafood in harbour
Jawnuta Says: Great atmosphere, great food, friendly owners. It is not very cheap but you can find plates that are cheaper than others. We had seafood plater for 3, and it was a mountain of all kinds of seafood with the carafe of wite Cretan wine.There were no more empty tables so the...
The Lemon Tree Garden: Under the lemon trees
TarjaH Says: Athmosphere and surroundings are very good.A little minus of service; slow and little unfriendly.But I've eaten here only once so it could have been one of those bad evenings when everybody are tired.
Erofili: classy and athmospheric
TarjaH Says: Very classy restaurant between old town and fortress.I was little afraid that this evening will cost a lot. But happily noticed that they had a whole range of dishes. If you wanted to eat expensive fish and meat dishes it was possible as well as getting normal priced and...
PhilC2 Says: We used to have a drink here on the way out of a night and on the way back, as it is situated on the promenade, close to Macdonalds of all places.If I remember, they have 'live' music in the form of a DJ but he only seemed to be playing CDs. Anyway the music was good. The...
Rhetymno: Dj yucatec arrive in greece
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dimilag Says: There is bus frequent service to and from Iraklion and Chania, every half-hour from early in the morning until mid-evening. In high season, buses depart Rethymnon as late as 10pm. The fare has been about 12€ round-trip. The KTEL bus line (tel. 0030 28310 22212) that provides...
dimilag Says: Many people visit Rethymnon by car, taking the highway from either Iraklion (80km) or Chania (70km). The public parking lot at Plateia Plastira, at the far western edge, just outside the old harbor, is best approached via the coast road from the west.
Handmade Stories: Ceramic dishes
hhsonja Says: New shop in the old town with lovely handmade ceramic and silver jewellery by the owners,neatly arranged. Not a usal souvenir shop stuffed full with trash.Pleasant atmosphere also given by the friendly owners Emmanuela and Gerasimos Mikelatos. handmade dishes in several...
TarjaH Says: You can find here little shops from gifts to very expensive label products.Shops are open from morning to late night. Some of them are having siesta.I love especially stores where they are selling olive products.
dimilag Says: The most popular organisation in respect of participation is the Treasure Hunt of Rethymno. It is the favourite game of the locals of all ages and takes place two weeks before Carnival. During this marathon game, which lasts for one day, your brain, your body and your nerves...
TarjaH Says: Check always the prices of the items when you are ordering and check the bill.Bills are often written with Greek alphabets so you have to check with numbers.Be careful especially in fish restaurants in the old harbour: I had additional 50 euros in my bill!
TarjaH Says: Take a walk up to the hills between the olive trees.Village of Agia Irini is about 3 kilometers up from Rethymno.While you are walking you can enjoy of views of Rethymno and villages around it. And when you arrive to Agia Irini you must visit in local home pub to get some...
Jawnuta Says: August 2006 There is a small private beach east of Georgioupoli we like to go to. The beach is great if you are staying in Rethymno and you don't like crowded city beach. It is only 15 min drive away.In order to get there you have to look at my GoogleEarth picture where I...
dimilag Says: As of May 7th 2007, the Tourist Office (EOT) is located on the beach side of S. Venizelou, next to the Marina, in the Delphini Building. Opening hours: 08.00-14.00hrs, Monday to Friday (during high season), phone 28310 83127 / 56350.The Tourist Police may be found in the...
dimilag Says: Greece's major banks all have branches in Rethymnon, and most of these banks will provide currency exchange services. Bank hours are generally the following: Monday - Thursday 08.00-14.30hrs, Friday 08.00-14.00hrs. Many banks provide 24 hour ATM services, additional ATM...
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