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    Beach time tops the priority list during holidays to the Rethymnon area, but if you're willing to leave your sunlounger, you'll be rewarded by the region's history and locally-made wine.

    Beaches that go the distance

    It’s the beaches that turn heads in the Rethymnon area. This part of north-east Crete has some of the best stretches of sand on the island. The main town beach is so long, you could run a half-marathon along its length. Most beaches come with the full list of facilities, too. There are tavernas by the shore, watersports in the sea, and sunloungers on the sand.

    Rethymnon Town

    Rethymnon Town itself is watercolour-worthy. In the old quarter, the buildings date back to the 16th century. Juliette balconies, cobbled streets and stamp-sized piazzas complete the look here. Then there’s the harbour, which is lined with Venetian-style town houses and overlooked by a castle.

    Local wine

    Most people who visit the Rethymnon area don’t want to tear themselves away from the sea and sand. For those who do explore, just desserts come in the form of views from hilltop villages, like Archanes, and locally-made wine from the region’s vineyards.

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    At a glance

    • Shoot down the slides at Watercity
    • Laze the day away on Rethymnon’s 12-kilometre beach
    • Taste the wines in Archanes

    Destinations in Rethymnon Area

    Top Destinations

    • Rethymnon

      Holidays to Rethymnon don't just serve up plenty of sand. You also get a lovely old town, waterfront restaurants and vibrant nightlife.

    • Panormo

      A sleepy village, a brace of sandy beaches and traditional seafront tavernas mean holidays to Panormo are bound to be relaxing.

    • Sfakaki

      Holidays to Sfakaki are all about embracing Greece's authentic side. Local delicacies, peaceful surroundings, and under-the-radar beaches are par-for-the-course.

    • Platanes

      Holidays to Platanes put you in prime position to explore Crete's best bits. Right on your doorstep, you've got Blue Flag beaches, tasty local food and time-stamped towns.

    Top things to See and Do in Rethymnon area

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    • Crete’s best beaches

      The Rethymnon area was at the front of the queue when Crete was handing out its beaches. The long bands of sand on the north coast have a long-standing reputation for being the best the island has to offer. At least 3 of the most popular beaches measure more than 7 kilometres in length. And they don’t scrimp on watersports, beachside restaurants or sunloungers.

    • The big beach

      Rethymnon Beach is just one of the Rethymnon area’s plus-size models. This band of sand starts in front of the town centre and curves round the coast for more than 12 kilometres. It’s got a bumper crop of facilities, too, including watersports, sunloungers and sand-side tavernas.

    • The secret beach

      Gerani Beach goes down the organic route. There aren’t any sunloungers to crowd the sand and there’s only one taverna. Your best bet is to come here with a beach towel and a picnic. To really make the most of what the beach has to offer, you’ll need a snorkel – the underwater rocks are a natural aquarium.

    • Bargain Buys

      Rethymnon Town’s Thursday morning market is bargain-hunting territory. You’ll find it near the municipal gardens on Odos Dimitrakaki Street. The stalls are weighed down with everything from fresh produce to leather and t-shirts. If you’re into art, head to the harbour. Local artists often set up easels here and sell their work for a song.

    • Mid-Range Buys

      Olive products almost monopolise the shopping scene in the Rethymnon area. Head to the artisan shops in Odos Arambatzoglou in Rethymnon Town for the pick of the crop of olive wood bowls, cooking utensils and picture frames. Or browse the shops around M Mousourou to find infused olive oils and spiced olive fruits.

    • Designer Buys

      If you take an ‘in for a penny in for a pound’ approach to shopping, head to Ethnikis Antistaseis Street in Rethymnon Town. The jewellery shops here give mass produced pieces the brush off in favour of bijoux designs, made in-house.

    • Laid-back evenings

      The crooked streets of Rethymnon old town are a breeding ground for the area’s most authentic restaurants. You can’t go wrong with the eateries around M Vernadou Street and Kornaru Street. To enjoy a side order or Cretan culture while you dine, make your way to Panou Koroneou, where a few tavernas put on traditional music during their dinner service.

    • Lively evenings

      Odos Kefalogiannidon, near Rethymnon Town’s castle, is known as the café strip thanks to the café-bars that have set up shop there. Some of them serve cocktails and are a good place to wait for the clubs to open. Most nightclubs unlock their doors around 11pm. You’ll find some of the best ones in the area between Rimonid Fountain and the harbour.

    • Graviera

      Forget feta, graviera takes pride of place on Cretan cheese boards. This crumbly cheese is made from a combination of sheep and goats milk and it’s got a nutty taste. Cretans take any opportunity to use it – they fry it, add it to salads, and bake it into gratin.

    • Sfakia pies

      Sfakia pies are the original Cretan fast food. These pancake-shaped snacks are made from fried dough and mizithra cheese, and are served with lashings of honey. You can pick them up from most town centre bakeries and sometimes they’re served as appetisers on restaurant menus.

    • Boureki

      You can set your calendar by the cooking of boureki in Cretan kitchens. This dish marks the start of summer, and it’s made the minute the new season’s courgettes and potatoes are pulled from the ground. It’s made by baking summer vegetables with cheese, cream, mint and white wine.

    • Katafi

      If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you’ll have a soft spot for katafi. This traditional pastry begins life as a dough, then it’s rolled out and cut into string-thin strands. It’s becomes a weight-watchers worst nightmare when it’s stuffed with a sticky mixture of egg, nuts and syrup.

    • Tsikoudia

      If you only learn one Greek word while you’re in Greece, make it ‘yamas’. It means ‘cheers’ and you’ll need to use it every time you’re given a shot of tsikoudia. This clear, grape-based spirit is often served compliments-of-the-house in traditional restaurants.

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