Rethimno guidebook

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Rethimno guidebook

Food scene

A selection of our best choices to eat in the area that will help you choose from a wide variety of choices on offer.
Only 2.1km away, one of the most popular restaurants for the locals in Rethimno with the largest variety of local dishes and the best prices in town. You can choose daily, between 35 to 40 different dishes, offering a wide selection of appetisers, home-cooked meat, grilled meat, fish and fresh salads prepared with fresh Cretan raw materials. There is also a takeaway service available. Tel: 0030 28310 28814. Avoid Sundays, you won't be able to find a table!
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Taverna Zisis
63 Leof. Machis Kritis
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Only 2.1km away, one of the most popular restaurants for the locals in Rethimno with the largest variety of local dishes and the best prices in town. You can choose daily, between 35 to 40 different dishes, offering a wide selection of appetisers, home-cooked meat, grilled meat, fish and fresh salads prepared with fresh Cretan raw materials. There is also a takeaway service available. Tel: 0030 28310 28814. Avoid Sundays, you won't be able to find a table!
Only 10kms away (16 min by car) with local dishes and its own "Cretan life" museum. Sometimes they host Cretan nights with live music and dancing.
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Poliou House / Το σπίτι του Πολιού
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Only 10kms away (16 min by car) with local dishes and its own "Cretan life" museum. Sometimes they host Cretan nights with live music and dancing.
Cretan food combined with amazing views!
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Thavma Coffee Drinks & Cretan Food
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Cretan food combined with amazing views!
Prima Plora (Bow and Stern) is one of the best restaurants in Rethimno. The atmosphere and the view of this lovely restaurant are truly amazing. Dine outside, a breath away from the water's edge and taste the fresh salty air. Its cuisine is characterised by quality and creativity, preparing dishes with fresh seafood, like the spaghetti with fresh mussels, fresh salads and many other delicious dishes. Tel. +302831056990 Web: https://www.primaplora.gr/
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Prima Plora Οrganic Restaurant & Wine Bar
8 Akrotiriou
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Prima Plora (Bow and Stern) is one of the best restaurants in Rethimno. The atmosphere and the view of this lovely restaurant are truly amazing. Dine outside, a breath away from the water's edge and taste the fresh salty air. Its cuisine is characterised by quality and creativity, preparing dishes with fresh seafood, like the spaghetti with fresh mussels, fresh salads and many other delicious dishes. Tel. +302831056990 Web: https://www.primaplora.gr/
On the same area as Prima Plora above, this traditional Greek restaurant offers a wonderful view and a nice selection of Cretan food and seafood! This is a budget option. Tel.: 0030 2831 042550.
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Taverna Galera
93 Stamathioudaki
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On the same area as Prima Plora above, this traditional Greek restaurant offers a wonderful view and a nice selection of Cretan food and seafood! This is a budget option. Tel.: 0030 2831 042550.
Taste delicious and homemade Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Freshly prepared salads, starters, handmade pasta and pizza baked in the wood-burning oven. Seafood, chicken, meat dishes and much more including a fine selection of Greek and Italian wines. Web: https://www.pagliaccio.gr/ Tel. +30 2831055255
PAGLIACCIO
64 Sofokli Venizelou
Taste delicious and homemade Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Freshly prepared salads, starters, handmade pasta and pizza baked in the wood-burning oven. Seafood, chicken, meat dishes and much more including a fine selection of Greek and Italian wines. Web: https://www.pagliaccio.gr/ Tel. +30 2831055255
Authentic Italian restaurant with friendly staff on a beautiful spot by the promenade of Rethimno with excellent prices. Tel. +302831024776
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Peperoncino
45 Eleftheríou Venizélou
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Authentic Italian restaurant with friendly staff on a beautiful spot by the promenade of Rethimno with excellent prices. Tel. +302831024776
Saffron is the best destination for both Indian and Chinese food. Great authentic Indian and Chinese, friendly service (family run) and delicious food. Tel. +302831055940
Saffron
35 Agias Varvaras
Saffron is the best destination for both Indian and Chinese food. Great authentic Indian and Chinese, friendly service (family run) and delicious food. Tel. +302831055940
A great choice if you are looking for a fast lunch or dinner. Delicious burgers, sandwiches and hot dogs are offered. You can order burgers in two sizes and some soft drinks and beers to go with it. Tel.: +302831050550
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Mojo Burgers
Damvergi
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A great choice if you are looking for a fast lunch or dinner. Delicious burgers, sandwiches and hot dogs are offered. You can order burgers in two sizes and some soft drinks and beers to go with it. Tel.: +302831050550
A traditional patisserie which is my weak spot in Rethimno! Honestly, try it, you will not regret it! Web: https://www.fagi.gr/rethymno/eshops/skartsilakis/ Tel.: +302831030530
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ΣΚΑΡΤΣΙΛΑΚΗΣ.Δ
55 Kountouriotou
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A traditional patisserie which is my weak spot in Rethimno! Honestly, try it, you will not regret it! Web: https://www.fagi.gr/rethymno/eshops/skartsilakis/ Tel.: +302831030530
Wonderful sweets and cakes, with excellent materials, unique flavour combinations and amazing presentation by a pastry chef with a great taste. Closed on Mondays. Tel.: +302831053667
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The Cream Society
53 Moatsou
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Wonderful sweets and cakes, with excellent materials, unique flavour combinations and amazing presentation by a pastry chef with a great taste. Closed on Mondays. Tel.: +302831053667

DRINKS

Enjoy your drink in a relaxed atmosphere among locals. Great choice of cocktails.
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Bonobo Bar
47 Eleftheríou Venizélou
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Enjoy your drink in a relaxed atmosphere among locals. Great choice of cocktails.
If you like rock music this the right spot for you in town.
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Chaplin's
52 Eleytheriou Venizelou
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If you like rock music this the right spot for you in town.

ESSENTIALS

The Hospital has the following departments: paediatric, pathological, psychiatric, dental, urological, obstetric and radiology. In case you need an ambulance please call 166.
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General Hospital of Rethymno
19-21 Trantalidou
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The Hospital has the following departments: paediatric, pathological, psychiatric, dental, urological, obstetric and radiology. In case you need an ambulance please call 166.
Only 1.8km away-18min on foot, this local supermarket chain offers a great variety of local products.
Pavlakis Super Market
149 Leof. Machis Kritis
Only 1.8km away-18min on foot, this local supermarket chain offers a great variety of local products.
Only 1.5km away-15 minutes on foot, this supermarket giant has everything you might need.
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Lidl
17 Kaisareias
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Only 1.5km away-15 minutes on foot, this supermarket giant has everything you might need.
The finest meat products in town.
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Kourkoulós
21 Stamathioudaki
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The finest meat products in town.
The main postal service in Rethimno, open Monday to Friday, 07:30-14:30. Also, individual yellow post boxes exist in various locations. Post offices sell stamps, postcards, souvenirs and packing materials.
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Ταχυδρομείο Ρεθύμνου
19 Moatsou
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The main postal service in Rethimno, open Monday to Friday, 07:30-14:30. Also, individual yellow post boxes exist in various locations. Post offices sell stamps, postcards, souvenirs and packing materials.

SOUVENIRS

Very selective choices to help you navigate through the bulk of choices available to you in the area.
Shops like this are hard to find on touristic places like Crete. Here you will find unique, indeed, souvenirs outside of the ordinary (disgusting) bulk of the souvenir shops.
Greek Unique Concept Gift Store
3 Vosporou
Shops like this are hard to find on touristic places like Crete. Here you will find unique, indeed, souvenirs outside of the ordinary (disgusting) bulk of the souvenir shops.
This shop is a "must visit" for Greek (mostly Cretan) organic products. A large variety of Cretan souvenirs also. The cosmetics section is excellent with first class bio-cosmetics. The owner of the shop takes care of every detail. Looks like a boutique but the prices are a real surprise. More than reasonable!
The Olive Garden
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This shop is a "must visit" for Greek (mostly Cretan) organic products. A large variety of Cretan souvenirs also. The cosmetics section is excellent with first class bio-cosmetics. The owner of the shop takes care of every detail. Looks like a boutique but the prices are a real surprise. More than reasonable!

CHILDREN'S CHOICE

Family's will enjoy these places since they offer activities to entertain children and adults.
Only 1.8km away - 22min on foot, Baja Beach combines facilities for both adults and children with kids club, sliders, swimming pools, beach volley, restaurant and a beautiful sandy beach with sun loungers, Gazebos, VIP Lounge Chairs and many more. Website: http://www.bajabeach.gr/
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Baja Beach
12 Chiou
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Only 1.8km away - 22min on foot, Baja Beach combines facilities for both adults and children with kids club, sliders, swimming pools, beach volley, restaurant and a beautiful sandy beach with sun loungers, Gazebos, VIP Lounge Chairs and many more. Website: http://www.bajabeach.gr/
A large outdoor play area with a Kart race track. A fun way to spend your day and keep your children entertained! E-mail: rethimnokart@gmail.com Open form 10:00 http://rethimnokart.gr/ Tel: +30693 773 8365
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Rethimno Kart
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A large outdoor play area with a Kart race track. A fun way to spend your day and keep your children entertained! E-mail: rethimnokart@gmail.com Open form 10:00 http://rethimnokart.gr/ Tel: +30693 773 8365
Located in various places of Rethymnon, one in Platanes village, one in Pigi and one closer in Misiria
MINI GOLF PLATANIA
210 Leof. Machis Kritis
Located in various places of Rethymnon, one in Platanes village, one in Pigi and one closer in Misiria
Walk around, explore and then relax at the wonderful areas of CretAquarium with views to the Cretan Sea!
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Cretaquarium - Thalassocosmos
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Walk around, explore and then relax at the wonderful areas of CretAquarium with views to the Cretan Sea!
The Water Park (65.000 sq. meters) is situated just outside (7 km) the city of Chania at the feet of the White Mountains and the picturesque Cretan countryside. A unique destination that efficiently combines family entertainment with relaxation.
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Limnoupolis
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The Water Park (65.000 sq. meters) is situated just outside (7 km) the city of Chania at the feet of the White Mountains and the picturesque Cretan countryside. A unique destination that efficiently combines family entertainment with relaxation.
Located in Heraklion with 2 big children's pool, children's water slides and many more. People of all ages can spend hours on exciting and thrilling games and rides, enjoy the sunshine, have a snack or a drink in restaurants and bars.
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Parku ujor Watercity Crete
Anopolis
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Located in Heraklion with 2 big children's pool, children's water slides and many more. People of all ages can spend hours on exciting and thrilling games and rides, enjoy the sunshine, have a snack or a drink in restaurants and bars.

BEACHES (Nearby)

The best beaches that are close to your place.
Only 1.8km away - 22min on foot, on a 6km long stretch of sandy beach Baja Beach combines facilities for both adults and children with kids club, sliders, swimming pools, beach volley, restaurant and a beautiful sandy beach with sun loungers, Gazebos, VIP Lounge Chairs and many more. Website: http://www.bajabeach.gr/
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Baja Beach
12 Chiou
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Only 1.8km away - 22min on foot, on a 6km long stretch of sandy beach Baja Beach combines facilities for both adults and children with kids club, sliders, swimming pools, beach volley, restaurant and a beautiful sandy beach with sun loungers, Gazebos, VIP Lounge Chairs and many more. Website: http://www.bajabeach.gr/
Only 15min drive, a 9km long sandy beach (the longest in the island), with shallow waters, like most beaches of Northern Crete. You can find places with lifeguards, showers, changing rooms, umbrellas, sunbeds, snack bars, water sports, etc., perfect for children. However, given its large size, you can certainly find a quiet spot. Several beach bars can also be found along the beach.
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Episkopi Beach
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Only 15min drive, a 9km long sandy beach (the longest in the island), with shallow waters, like most beaches of Northern Crete. You can find places with lifeguards, showers, changing rooms, umbrellas, sunbeds, snack bars, water sports, etc., perfect for children. However, given its large size, you can certainly find a quiet spot. Several beach bars can also be found along the beach.

BEACHES (South of Rethimno)

The best beaches in Rethimno are in the south, this is the favourite place for the locals. If you'd like to swim in crystal clear waters and would like to enjoy the wild natural beauty of the inner island, these are definitely must-visit places for you!
Located at the exit of the Kourtaliotikos Gorge, Preveli Beach is one of the most famous, sandy beaches in Crete, beautiful and romantic, where a river is flowing into the sea! Along the river there are colonies of the native Cretan palm trees of Theophrastus, making Preveli one of the most important reserves for the species. Have a swim on the beach or walk through the palm forest.
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Plazhi Preveli
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Located at the exit of the Kourtaliotikos Gorge, Preveli Beach is one of the most famous, sandy beaches in Crete, beautiful and romantic, where a river is flowing into the sea! Along the river there are colonies of the native Cretan palm trees of Theophrastus, making Preveli one of the most important reserves for the species. Have a swim on the beach or walk through the palm forest.
Quiet with deep, clear water, as well as rocks and stones. It is favoured by the locals and those keen on fishing. Access is only possible from Plakias.
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Souda Beach
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Quiet with deep, clear water, as well as rocks and stones. It is favoured by the locals and those keen on fishing. Access is only possible from Plakias.
A lovely, sandy beach in South Rethimno with crystal clear waters. Perfect to spend all day there with family and friends. It has some very nice beachside restaurants with great food. It is popular both for locals and tourists, very well developed and organised. Damnoni is located at the exit of a large valley, protected by high mountains.
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Plazhi i Damoni
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A lovely, sandy beach in South Rethimno with crystal clear waters. Perfect to spend all day there with family and friends. It has some very nice beachside restaurants with great food. It is popular both for locals and tourists, very well developed and organised. Damnoni is located at the exit of a large valley, protected by high mountains.
A bit further away from the previously suggested beaches so even in high season, you will still be able to find a place for you and your family. There is a very nice canteen type restaurant with beachside tables under the trees, you will be surprised by the quality of the dishes on offer.
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Peristeres beach
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A bit further away from the previously suggested beaches so even in high season, you will still be able to find a place for you and your family. There is a very nice canteen type restaurant with beachside tables under the trees, you will be surprised by the quality of the dishes on offer.