Guidebook for Rethymno

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Guidebook for Rethymno

Entertainment & Activities

It's one of the most beatiful beaches in southern Crete. Looking into the interior of the country, there is the Grand River with a large colony of date palm trees, which give the landscape a sense of Africa. At the exit of the river there is a sandy beach with a beautiful heart-shaped rock.Estimated time from Villa Frati Gorge: 20'
416 locals recommend
Preveli Beach
416 locals recommend
It's one of the most beatiful beaches in southern Crete. Looking into the interior of the country, there is the Grand River with a large colony of date palm trees, which give the landscape a sense of Africa. At the exit of the river there is a sandy beach with a beautiful heart-shaped rock.Estimated time from Villa Frati Gorge: 20'
Very nice snorkeling beach on the rocky sides. Otherwise nice sandy beach to swim. Suitable for children also. Right side of the beach reserved for boat traffic, water sports.Nice walking tours to Kalypso beach, ammoudi beach. Nice restaurants on the beachfront. Showers and sun beds available. You can take a boat from here to preveli beach. The boats go to plakias beach also.Estimated time from Villa Frati Gorge: 23'
102 locals recommend
Damoni Beach
102 locals recommend
Very nice snorkeling beach on the rocky sides. Otherwise nice sandy beach to swim. Suitable for children also. Right side of the beach reserved for boat traffic, water sports.Nice walking tours to Kalypso beach, ammoudi beach. Nice restaurants on the beachfront. Showers and sun beds available. You can take a boat from here to preveli beach. The boats go to plakias beach also.Estimated time from Villa Frati Gorge: 23'
Nice sand, clear water. It is not reccomended, when the weather is windy. The beach is lovely and long however as with most of the beaches on the south coastEstimated time from Villa Frati Gorge:19'
55 locals recommend
Plakias Beach
Ethnarchou Eleftheriou Venizelou
55 locals recommend
Nice sand, clear water. It is not reccomended, when the weather is windy. The beach is lovely and long however as with most of the beaches on the south coastEstimated time from Villa Frati Gorge:19'

Parks & Nature

Highly recommended to nature lovers. Going to Plakias you pass through this canyon.The scenery is breathtaking.Right on top of the hill you can visit the little Orthodox chapel.Usually there is a van there selling snacks and drinks. Estimated time from Villa Frati Gorge: 4'
21 locals recommend
Kourtaliótiko Farángi
21 locals recommend
Highly recommended to nature lovers. Going to Plakias you pass through this canyon.The scenery is breathtaking.Right on top of the hill you can visit the little Orthodox chapel.Usually there is a van there selling snacks and drinks. Estimated time from Villa Frati Gorge: 4'
The scenery is spectacular and well worth a visit. it is just a lovely place to stop and get out of your car and enjoy the views. Estimated time from Villa Frati Gorge:17'
Faraggi Kotsifou
The scenery is spectacular and well worth a visit. it is just a lovely place to stop and get out of your car and enjoy the views. Estimated time from Villa Frati Gorge:17'

Food Scene

Νο menu It's a surprise in the beggining, because you don't order. The waitors choose for your. Food has high quality and the prices are normal. All the recipies are traditional and tasty. Give them the chance to surprise you. Estimated time from Villa Frati Gorge: 20'
74 locals recommend
Taverna Alekos
Eparchiaki Odos Rethimou-Agias Galinis
74 locals recommend
Νο menu It's a surprise in the beggining, because you don't order. The waitors choose for your. Food has high quality and the prices are normal. All the recipies are traditional and tasty. Give them the chance to surprise you. Estimated time from Villa Frati Gorge: 20'
No matter what you order, you won't be disappointed; everything is cooked to perfection with love and the best local and gourmet ingredients by Nina and Vangelis and served expertly by Nikos and his young assistant Yannis who are always friendly, polite and efficient. Food has high quality and the prices are normal. Estimated time from Villa Frati Gorge: 30'
13 locals recommend
Elia
13 locals recommend
No matter what you order, you won't be disappointed; everything is cooked to perfection with love and the best local and gourmet ingredients by Nina and Vangelis and served expertly by Nikos and his young assistant Yannis who are always friendly, polite and efficient. Food has high quality and the prices are normal. Estimated time from Villa Frati Gorge: 30'
The Mona Lisa -ice cream bar is located in the middle of the old town of Rethymno. It is a traditional patisserie that serves excellent ice cream made from sheep milk, suitable for those who have cow milk allergy or who just enjoy tasty ice cream.Just try a little bit of everything. .. great place to have your afternoon sweet treat! Estimated time from Villa Frati Gorge:39'
16 locals recommend
Mona Lisa
Konstantinou Paleologou
16 locals recommend
The Mona Lisa -ice cream bar is located in the middle of the old town of Rethymno. It is a traditional patisserie that serves excellent ice cream made from sheep milk, suitable for those who have cow milk allergy or who just enjoy tasty ice cream.Just try a little bit of everything. .. great place to have your afternoon sweet treat! Estimated time from Villa Frati Gorge:39'
There is a large selection of items on the menu. You can something for everyone. A value for money choise opposite to the sea. It is open 24/7. Estimated time from Villa Frati Gorge: 39'
7 locals recommend
Εστιατόριο Κόκκινος
Πλατεία Αγνώστου Στρατιώτη
7 locals recommend
There is a large selection of items on the menu. You can something for everyone. A value for money choise opposite to the sea. It is open 24/7. Estimated time from Villa Frati Gorge: 39'
τεράστιες κρέπεςThe most delicious crepe. So big and fresh, with many tasty combinations and ingredients. The service is excellent. I usually order a crepe with chicken and musturd. If you ever visit Rethymno, this place is a must.Estimated time from Villa Frati Gorge: 39'
28 locals recommend
Creperie Haris
8-10 Μεσολογγίου
28 locals recommend
τεράστιες κρέπεςThe most delicious crepe. So big and fresh, with many tasty combinations and ingredients. The service is excellent. I usually order a crepe with chicken and musturd. If you ever visit Rethymno, this place is a must.Estimated time from Villa Frati Gorge: 39'
Great gyros. The gyros porkpitta here is a cheap and delicious quick meal. Extremely good value for money.Good service. Estimated time from Villa Frati Gorge: 19'
6 locals recommend
To Xechoristo
6 locals recommend
Great gyros. The gyros porkpitta here is a cheap and delicious quick meal. Extremely good value for money.Good service. Estimated time from Villa Frati Gorge: 19'

Sightseeing

During the day, this is a nice little village to stretch your legs and grab a bite to eat.This is a perfect evening hang out location. Many of the locals come out for drinks and social time. It's a bit of a paradise. The lion fountain is beautiful and the water is wonderful. Estimated time from Villa Frati Gorge: 13'
85 locals recommend
Spili
26 Epar.Od. Rethimou-Agias Galinis
85 locals recommend
During the day, this is a nice little village to stretch your legs and grab a bite to eat.This is a perfect evening hang out location. Many of the locals come out for drinks and social time. It's a bit of a paradise. The lion fountain is beautiful and the water is wonderful. Estimated time from Villa Frati Gorge: 13'

Essentials

The closest minimarket.Estimated time from Villa Frati Gorge: 9'
10 locals recommend
Mixorrouma
10 locals recommend
The closest minimarket.Estimated time from Villa Frati Gorge: 9'
The closest supermarket.Estimated time from Villa Frati Gorge: 13'
6 locals recommend
Supermarket
26 Epar.Od. Rethimou-Agias Galinis
6 locals recommend
The closest supermarket.Estimated time from Villa Frati Gorge: 13'

Food scene

The 10 minutes drive from where we are staying is well worth it. Delicious food, varied menu, exceptional service - an absolute delight. Set around an ancient millstone, the Nikola's Mill is a fine-dining restaurant for all the times of the day (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
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The 10 minutes drive from where we are staying is well worth it. Delicious food, varied menu, exceptional service - an absolute delight. Set around an ancient millstone, the Nikola's Mill is a fine-dining restaurant for all the times of the day (breakfast, lunch, dinner).