Rethymno is one of the best-preserved old towns in the Mediterranean, a maze of Venetian and Ottoman lanes beneath the great Fortezza. We drive you along the north coast with its views of the sea and the White Mountains, then leave you free to explore the fortress, the Rimondi Fountain and the lighthouse of the little Venetian harbour. Lunch by the water and an unhurried return complete the day.
Highlights
- The Fortezza of Rethymno
- Rimondi Fountain & old lanes
- The Venetian harbour & lighthouse
A little history
Rethymno's great Fortezza was built by the Venetians between 1573 and 1580, after pirate raids on the town. From 1646 the Ottomans added mosques and minarets, giving the old town its unique mix of Venetian doorways, wooden balconies and domes that still survives today.