Second from the left of the island Crete is the prefecture of
Rethymno, a mountainous area with a long history and tradition.
The capital of the prefecture, the port of Rethymno, stands on
the north side of the island and is the third largest town in
Crete.
It is famous for its special character gained from the many
civilizations that flourished in the area. The town of Rethymno
was a center of Arts and Letters, with an outburst of culture in
the 16th and 17th centuries.
In the various museums, it has kept many tokens from its long
history, from eras dating back to the Neolithic age, passing
through the Minoan period, the Byzantine years and finally the
Venetian and Turkish occupations.The rest of the prefecture has
also kept its tradition and culture.
From the high mountains to the wonderful beaches we can find
spread all over the prefecture, monasteries, churches,
archaeological sites, Venetian fortresses and Turkish monuments
and above all, the real treasure of Rethymno, its people. In
small villages, they still maintain that hospitable spirit and
their proud, honest emotions. Carrying with them a magnificent
inheritance, they continue living their lives between the past
and the present, with their celebrations, music, art and
customs.
Many are the important smaller towns and villages in the
prefecture of Rethymno, such as Panormos, Anogia, Argiroupoli,
Margarites, Bali, Gerani, Ag. Pavlos, Plakias and Aghia Galini
where you can meet locals, admire they historical monuments and
learn the history of this important part of Crete.
Second from the left of the island Crete is the prefecture of
Rethymno, a mountainous area with a long history and tradition.
The capital of the prefecture, the port of Rethymno, stands on
the north side of the island and is the third largest town in
Crete.