Rethimno: a vibrant and charming old town with a long sandy beach, all in one! Explore one of the best preserved medieval cities in Greece and where venetian fortification mingles with orthodox and catholic churches, Islamic mosques, arches and cobbled paths, reminiscence of the town’s turbulent, yet glorious history. Walk across the waterfront just in front of Elois Suites or the streets just behind to visit the old town, the venetian harbor with the lighthouse, the venetian fortezza (the fortress), the Loggia and the archaeological museum, the main minaret (Neratze mosque). You cant miss the Rimondi fountain and Souliou Street.

If you visit Rethimno in late February, early March, you’ll be surprised to enjoy the towns biggest fest, the carnival parade!

Outside Rethimno: Visit two of the major monasteries of Crete, the Monastery of Arcadi and Preveli. Some km after Arkadi monastery is Eleftherna, the most important archaeological site in Rethimno and one of the most interesting current excavations. Continuing form Eleftherna, don’t miss a stop at Margarites, a typical Cretan villange with a long tradition in hand-made potery.

Best Times to visit Rethimno

Average temperatures in Rethimno vary greatly. Temperatures feel nice most of the year, excluding some hot weeks in the summer, with a low chance of precipitation most of the year. The area is somewhat temperate compared to tourist destinations worldwide.

The best times to visit Rethimno for ideal weather are from mid-April to mid-September based on average temperature and humidity. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Rethimno, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. The warmest time of year is generally late July where highs are regularly around 90.2°F (32.3°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 73°F (22.8°C) at night.