Fortezza
A massive star-shaped Venetian fortress crowning the headland above the old town, with panoramic views over the sea and mountains. The entrance fee is low and the ramparts are large enough for an hour of exploring.
City in Greece
Rethymno
4 things to see
A Venetian harbor and hilltop fortress anchor Crete’s most atmospheric old town, where Ottoman minarets rise above Venetian doorways and stone fountains trickle in quiet squares. The whole old town is free to wander, and the north coast beach runs right up to the center, so swimming costs nothing. Budget travelers find cheaper rooms and fewer crowds here than in Chania or Heraklion, the two larger towns it sits between on the same north-coast road. Visit in late spring or early autumn for warm sea, lower room rates, and thinner crowds than the July and August peak.
What to see
Things to do in Rethymno
What each one costs, where the cost is known.
Rethymno Old Town
A maze of narrow lanes lined with Venetian doorways, Ottoman fountains, and flower-draped balconies. Exploring the old town costs nothing and reveals layers of Cretan history at every turn.
Rethymno Venetian Harbour
A picturesque harbour ringed by Venetian and Ottoman buildings, anchored by a 16th-century lighthouse. Free to walk at any hour, with the most atmospheric light at sunset.
Rimondi Fountain
A Venetian fountain from 1626 with three lion-head spouts, tucked into a small square in the heart of the old town. Free to visit and a natural meeting point between the harbour and the Fortezza.
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