at 42.3km (SE) from Park for the Preservation of Flora & Fauna
Providing a privileged position near the vicinity’s attractions, this small but beautiful hotel features a special architectural structure and is conveniently located in the centre of Rethymnon, by the beach. The strategic situation of this modern hotel offers guests the opportunity of spending wonderful holidays which combine swimming, water sports, shopping in the town and night life without having to use any means of transportation as everything is within walking distance. Despite the urban environment, the hotel provides a stunning terrace that features a view of the sea where you can enjoy a drink or something to eat. There is also a relaxed restaurant, bar and an outlook of the sea from the rooms. This hotel will make for the perfect base for a stay on the literally wonderful island of Crete.
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The Mosque took its name from the Turkish commander of the marine operations to conquer Rethymno, in 1646. During the Venetian Period, the Mosque became a monastery dedicated to St. Barbara. West from the central building, there is the deserted minaret of the mosque. The fountain of the Mosque is attached to the roofed entrance of the Mosque's garden, where believers washed before entering the Mosque and provided the area with fresh spring water.
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In winter the town of Rethymno lives in the rhythm of Carnival. Here, the grandest carnival on the island of Crete is organised. Apart from the great parade on Shrove Sunday, a large number of activities complete the framework of the Carnival festivities. The locals devotedly and cheerfully prepare for this season with creativity, they sacrifice their spare time and become young again while rejoicing and celebrating parties almost on a daily basis. More than 4,000 people have worked feverishly for months in order to present their masks and carriages on the great Carnival parade…The following day, on Shrove Monday people from the countryside play a leading part in the festivities. Unique traditions are revived in the villages and everybody is invited to participate in games, street performances and satires as for example “the kidnapping of the bride”, the “Cadi”, the “smudging of people”. These performances in combination with good wine and the music of the lyre are a successful formula for a unique experience. Links: www.carnivalrethymno.com
at 42.5km (SE) from Park for the Preservation of Flora & Fauna
These apartments are ideal for exploring Rethymnon old town with its charming Venetian buildings, the old Fortezza Fortress, museums or enjoying the clean sandy beach with its numerous beach sports. This is a modern, family-owned and operated hotel, with spacious accommodation. You will be in a convenient location, 100 metres from the beach. The hotel offers a swimming pool, a pool for children and an internet cafe bar, which is open around the clock. You can also enjoy a snack and a cool drink at our snack bar and cocktail bar. As for dining, you have a large choice of traditional Cretan restaurants and taverns, offering you efficient service and fine food. Hotel Rooms: 33
at 42.9km (W) from Park for the Preservation of Flora & Fauna
West of Kissamos and north of the beautiful village of Kaliviani, stretches the impressive Gramvoussa peninsula. The peninsula is formed by steep rocks and is covered with thyme and origanum bushes and wild flowers. On the north west side of the peninsula opposite to the island of Gramvoussa is the wonderful beach of Balos (GR: Μπάλος). The beach is covered with fine white sand and is located between the two creeks of the Tigani cape. The same white sand covers the bottom of the sea and grants to the sea an emerald color. In front of the beach is the picturesque island of Gramvoussa and on the back is the Geroskinos mountain (altitude 762 m). The road from Kaliviani is well paved dirt road, with amazing view to the steep rocky seaside of the east side of the peninsula. The road ends one-two km before the beach, and the visitor can follow a paved road to Balos. North of Balos, at the Korykon cape, are the ruins of the small Roman city of Agnion, with a temple of the God Apollo. There are small boats, offering daily cruises to Balos and Gramvoussa, departing from Kissamos (Kastelli) during the summertime.
at 43km (W) from Park for the Preservation of Flora & Fauna
Located just 200 metres from sandy Mediterranean beaches on Crete’s west-end, Doma offers apartments featuring balconies overlooking the surrounding gardens and the sea. All units have free Wi-Fi access. All air-conditioned apartments feature kitchens with refrigerator, coffee pot and kitchen ware. The living area has ample sitting space and a TV. Sheets and towels are renewed every 3 days.
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Two small villages, Epano & Kato (Upper & Lower) Rodakino halfway from Plakias to Frangokastelo, overlooking the bay of Korakas. Rodakino is 42 kms from Rethimnon, 27 kms from Hora Sfakion and 13 kms from Fragokastello. Rodakino is surrounded by small beaches some of them accessible only by foot, were visitors can isolate themselves from any trace of civilization. There are some small hotels and rooms to rent available and a couple of tavernas. The road to Rodakino is asphalt paved and there is a bus service to Rodakino from Rethimnon twice a day. In the village the visitor can find a taxi station, and a gasoline station. A doctor is available for medical emergencies on the village of Plakias approximately 15 kms from Rodakino. Rodakino played its own part during the eons, in the fighting of the Cretans against all the invaders. The village was totally destroyed during the Venetian occupation, with only one resident escaping to Peloponnese in Greece . Years after the destruction he returned to the site of the village, and he rebuilt it. In Kourkoylo one of the quarters of the village the first rising of the flag of the revolution against the Turks was raised on May 24th 1821. During the second World War the kidnapped German general Craipe was sent away from the bay of Korakas to the Middle East.
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In a unique environment at Lakkoi Skalotis, 80m from the sandy beach you will find "Zorbas" rent rooms and taverna. The traditional Cretan specialties are all made with pure products from the owner's farm. There are also five double rooms with private bathroom, air conditioning, refrigerator and large verandas with nice view to the sea. Frangokastelo is about 5kms away and Plakias 27kms. A number of lovely beaches in close vicinity.
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On Rethymnon coast, where the sea touches a long sandy beach, there is the Batis Hotel, a charming beach hotel of furnished apartments so comfortable as a modern house. Every apartment of one or two rooms includes a kitchenette, a refrigerator, a living area, satellite TV, internet, air-conditioning, safe box, radio, hair dryer, a telephone with direct connection and a table with chairs. The center of picturesque Rethymnon with its mazy streets, where medieval buildings coexist with our times, lies at a short distance.
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Kioni Villas is a small family - run complex of 4 detached villas, built in a plot of 6.000 sq.metres. Each villa covers 60 sq.metres and has one bedroom a living room with two sofas, dinning area with fully fitted kitchen, a bathroom and two verandas with view to the sea. Also Air conditioning, TV.
