Ταξιδιωτικός Οδηγός του/της Katerina
Αξιοθέατα
The Museum of ancient Eleutherna - Homer in Crete, the first archaeological site museum in Crete, although smaller in size, is similar to those of Olympia, Delphi, and Vergina. The museum was created to house the results of the excavations carried out for thirty years in the ancient city of Eleutherna.
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Museo dell'Antica Eleutherna
123 Epar.Od. Aggelianon-ElefthernasThe Museum of ancient Eleutherna - Homer in Crete, the first archaeological site museum in Crete, although smaller in size, is similar to those of Olympia, Delphi, and Vergina. The museum was created to house the results of the excavations carried out for thirty years in the ancient city of Eleutherna.
Gerontospilios is very important due to the archeological findings, some of which are exhibited in the Archeological Museum of Rethimnon. Moreover, the cave has played a tragic role in the history of Cretan revolution against the Turks, in 1824.The cave became more infamous in 1824 when, during the Revolution some 250 unarmed villagers, including women and children were suffocated when the entrance was sealed and fires lit by the Turks thrown in to the cave following a three month siege.
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Grotta di Melidoni
MelidoniGerontospilios is very important due to the archeological findings, some of which are exhibited in the Archeological Museum of Rethimnon. Moreover, the cave has played a tragic role in the history of Cretan revolution against the Turks, in 1824.The cave became more infamous in 1824 when, during the Revolution some 250 unarmed villagers, including women and children were suffocated when the entrance was sealed and fires lit by the Turks thrown in to the cave following a three month siege.
The Monastery of Arkadi is the symbol of the Cretan Revolution. In 1866, Crete had revolted against the Ottoman Turks who ruled the island. Many fighters were trapped inside the monastery and the Turkish army was besieging it. To avoid capture, they exploded the monastery and killed themselves and the Turks outside it.
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Monastero di Arkadi
The Monastery of Arkadi is the symbol of the Cretan Revolution. In 1866, Crete had revolted against the Ottoman Turks who ruled the island. Many fighters were trapped inside the monastery and the Turkish army was besieging it. To avoid capture, they exploded the monastery and killed themselves and the Turks outside it.
According to mythology, Ideon Cave, is the cave where god Zeus was raised, hidden from his father Cronus. Cretan men named Kourites was guarding him and a nymph goat was feeding him with milk.
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Ideon Andron
According to mythology, Ideon Cave, is the cave where god Zeus was raised, hidden from his father Cronus. Cretan men named Kourites was guarding him and a nymph goat was feeding him with milk.
The Fortezza of Rethymno was constructed in 1573 by the Venetians to protect the town from enemy invasions and it was captured by the Ottomans in the 17th century. Today it is an impressive construction and constitutes the trademark of the town.
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Castello di Fortezza
The Fortezza of Rethymno was constructed in 1573 by the Venetians to protect the town from enemy invasions and it was captured by the Ottomans in the 17th century. Today it is an impressive construction and constitutes the trademark of the town.
The historic Monastery of Preveli , stands by a bridge over Kourtaliotikis River and it is surrounded by lush vegetation. The monastery has two buildings with a distance of 3 km between each other. It was originally built in the 17th century and it played an important role in all the Cretan fights for freedom.
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Preveli Monastery
The historic Monastery of Preveli , stands by a bridge over Kourtaliotikis River and it is surrounded by lush vegetation. The monastery has two buildings with a distance of 3 km between each other. It was originally built in the 17th century and it played an important role in all the Cretan fights for freedom.
In the remote village of Zoniana, there is an interesting wax museum with figures from all over the Cretan history. Established in 1998, this Wax Museum is housed in a space of 1,000 sq.m.
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Wax Museum Potamianou
In the remote village of Zoniana, there is an interesting wax museum with figures from all over the Cretan history. Established in 1998, this Wax Museum is housed in a space of 1,000 sq.m.
Παραλία
Bali is a sandy beach that gets quite popular in summer due to the wild landscape that surrounds it and it’s calm atmosphere. Also in the area are located monasteries . There are plenty of taverns that you can enjoy your meal .
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Bali
Bali is a sandy beach that gets quite popular in summer due to the wild landscape that surrounds it and it’s calm atmosphere. Also in the area are located monasteries . There are plenty of taverns that you can enjoy your meal .
Fully organized and with crystal water. It has many taverns that you can enjoy your meal.
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Panormos in Rethymno
Fully organized and with crystal water. It has many taverns that you can enjoy your meal.
A small beach next to the river. It rarely gets crowded.
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Geropotamos Beach
A small beach next to the river. It rarely gets crowded.
Very clean beach with many caves around that you can explore.
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Spilies Beach
Very clean beach with many caves around that you can explore.
A nice family place, ideal to relax. The beach is actually a sandy cove surrounded by huge cliffs .
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Agia Galini
A nice family place, ideal to relax. The beach is actually a sandy cove surrounded by huge cliffs .
The beach is located right at the outfall of a river, amidst lush greenery and palm trees.
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Spiaggia di Preveli
The beach is located right at the outfall of a river, amidst lush greenery and palm trees.
Some parts of Plakias beach are organized , while others are secluded. In any case, the atmosphere is relaxing and calm.
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Plakias Beach
Ethnarchou Eleftheriou VenizelouSome parts of Plakias beach are organized , while others are secluded. In any case, the atmosphere is relaxing and calm.
Ano Rodakino
Rodakino is a lovely beach close to the beach resort of Plakias.
Is a lovely secluded beach on the southern side of Rethymno.
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Spiaggia di Triopetra
Επαρ.Οδ. Δρυμίσκου-ΑσώματωνIs a lovely secluded beach on the southern side of Rethymno.
Is a small bay close to Plakias , a fishing village on the southern side of Rethymno. Usually is not crowded , but it is well organized.
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Souda Beach
Is a small bay close to Plakias , a fishing village on the southern side of Rethymno. Usually is not crowded , but it is well organized.
One of the most picturesque locations in southern Crete, Agios Pavlos is actually a small bay with sandy coast. Partly organized , this beach is great to relax.
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Agios Pavlos Beach
One of the most picturesque locations in southern Crete, Agios Pavlos is actually a small bay with sandy coast. Partly organized , this beach is great to relax.
A lovely, sandy bay close to the popular resort of Plakias. Damnoni is a nice place to relax.
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Spiaggia di Damoni
A lovely, sandy bay close to the popular resort of Plakias. Damnoni is a nice place to relax.
Λιμνη
Kournas Lake is the only freshwater lake in Crete. Lake Kournas was known as Lake Koressia in antiquity but later took its current name from the Arabic word for lake.
The lake is in a beautiful landscape, lying in a valley among the hills, about 4 km from Georgioupolis.
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Lago di Kournas
Kournas Lake is the only freshwater lake in Crete. Lake Kournas was known as Lake Koressia in antiquity but later took its current name from the Arabic word for lake.
The lake is in a beautiful landscape, lying in a valley among the hills, about 4 km from Georgioupolis.
The river is formed by the Amari dam, which was inaugurated in 2009. The lake has a capacity of 23 million cubic meters and is a great wetland for the southeastern Mediterranean basin, with many species of birds and animals appearing in the area. The lake is located in the green valley of Amari, 25 km southeast of Rethymnon.
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Amari Dam Reservoir
The river is formed by the Amari dam, which was inaugurated in 2009. The lake has a capacity of 23 million cubic meters and is a great wetland for the southeastern Mediterranean basin, with many species of birds and animals appearing in the area. The lake is located in the green valley of Amari, 25 km southeast of Rethymnon.
Φαγητό
Thraka
Big variety of dishes that can satisfy everyone!
οβεληστηριο-ψησταρια woody2
A great place to eat “gyros” .
Lefteris All Day Snack-cafe
Eparchiaki Odos Peramatos-ExantisDelicious breakfast and coffee !
Serano καφεζαχαροπλαστείο
Eparchiaki Odos Peramatos-ExantisDelicious sweets !
Γλυκιά Απόλαυση
439 Palea EO Rethimnou IrakliouGreat patisserie!
Ποτοποιία
Spitiko Meraki
Super Market
super market Α.Σ. ΜΥΛΟΠΟΤΑΜΟΥ
439 Palea EO Rethimnou IrakliouS/M "Pachlas"
A good choice on Sunday because most of the super markets are closed that day!
Pharmacy
Φαρμακείο Στεφανάκη
Polioudakis ADAMANTIA, PHARMACY
439 Palea EO Rethimnou IrakliouFragkaki A Erasmia
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