| Sightseeing | | | | strong undercurrent that will sweep you away, so |
| Rethymno is a beautiful resort on the island of | | | | if the warning flags are out be cautious. There are |
| Crete, and it is a great base for you to explore | | | | a variety of water sports available with the usual |
| the island from. There are quite a few sights to | | | | windsurfing and jet skis. If you're looking for a |
| see, one of the first places is the Nerage Mosque, | | | | less crowded beach then Prevelli beach would be |
| the architecture inside is wonderful. A little further | | | | ideal, it can get a little windy but it keeps you cool |
| down the road in the old town is the Neratze | | | | when the heat is soaring into the 30's, and has |
| Mosque Minaret, it's quite an impressive building | | | | wonderful scenery to look at while you're topping |
| but unfortunately it can only be viewed from the | | | | up your tan. Those who may require walking aids |
| outside. The town has a good range of museums | | | | would perhaps find it too difficult to walk back up |
| to visit, from archaeological ones to historic | | | | the steep hill to catch the bus back to the town, |
| folklore and even sea life, so you won't be short | | | | so bear this in mind. |
| on places to visit. A must see has to be the | | | | Eating |
| fortress in Rethymno, you can't miss it, it's in a | | | | There are so many choices of places to dine in |
| star shape and has a mosque in the middle, it's | | | | Rethymno, in the old town as well as the new |
| quite a focal point of the Island it was built in the | | | | one. The choice of food is also very varied and |
| 15th century and nowadays is used for tourists to | | | | will suit most tastes; some of the restaurants use |
| visit and for concerts. The Guora gate takes you | | | | photos of their dishes with no description, but if it |
| in to the old town of Rethymno, which has some | | | | looks good and the price is right then give it a try. |
| fine examples of Venetian architecture and it | | | | Most of the dishes are meat or fish based with |
| offers plenty of photo opportunities all around its | | | | vegetables and spices, which are quite tasty. |
| narrow streets. But the most sensational building | | | | There are cafes that sell fast food like burgers |
| to visit in Crete has to be Arkadi Monastery, it | | | | and filled baguettes. |
| has a vast amount of historical importance which | | | | Nightlife |
| you can learn about from one of the guided | | | | There are a few high spirited clubs around the |
| tours, the architecture is fantastic and is a definite | | | | town playing the latest music, so the younger age |
| must see before you leave the island. | | | | group will be able to dance the night away, while |
| BeachesYou are spoilt for choice for great | | | | the rest of you can enjoy the varied street |
| beaches in and around Rethymno, the town's | | | | entertainment you can pretty much find around |
| main beach is over 20 kilometres long, but it can | | | | every corner. The larger hotels usually offer |
| be rather crowded throughout the school holiday | | | | some decent family entertainment, or there are |
| times, as it does offer great facilities for families. | | | | many nice bars to sit and have a cocktail and |
| The waters can be a little dangerous for those | | | | watch the sun go down around the picturesque |
| who are not strong swimmers; there can be a | | | | harbour. |