Holidays to Rethymnon

Getting there and getting around

Flights to Rethymnon fly into the Greek island of Crete and have a flying time from the UK of approximately 4 hours. Rethymnon flights are operated by many charter and low-cost airlines. Crete is one of the most popular Greek islands, brilliant for cheap holidays to Rethymnon. Transfers from the airport to Rethymnon are around 2 hours 30 minutes. The best way to get out and about is to hire a car and go exploring the surrounding pretty resorts.

Things to do

Package holidays to Rethymnon are a great romantic mix of small old tavernas and modern chic bars and cafes. There are plenty of things to do and sights to see on a holiday in Rethymnon, with the harbour being the centre for relaxing days and lively nights. Rethymnon offers 12 miles of beautiful sand and shingle beaches washed up by warm clear blue waters, ideal for swimming. Rethymnon holidays offer a great opportunity for water sports or simply pulling up a sun bed and soaking up the warm Greek sunshine. Shopping is a must the chic boutiques and the regular markets in the atmospheric old town are fabulous for picking up that special present or bagging a bargain. Book last minute holidays to Rethymnon to enjoy spectacular sightseeing, the views from the ancient fortress overlooking the town are amazing, see the colourful bustling chic harbour and look out to sea for miles. If you enjoy history and appreciate fine artefacts then don’t miss out on a trip to the town’s famous archaeological museum. There are many churches, monasteries and ancient sites. Visit the charming quaint hillside villages, caves and nearby islands. Samaria Gorge is definitely worth a visit and the thriving Amari valley is beautiful to see. Crete has good transport connections throughout Chania and Aghios Nikolaos and there is even an opportunity to hop on a ferry and discover mainland Greece.

Food and drink

Crete cuisine is simply delicious, the traditional dishes are healthy and very nutritious and natural local ingredients are widely used. Some dishes you might try are chochlious- snails, cooked with grasses and fried olive oil, or dakos, a great snack of vinegar water soaked barley bread served with tomatoes, garlic, onion and feta cheese, while another option is apaki, smoked meat. Rethymnon holidays are home to many chic bars restaurants and tavernas, a mix of modern, traditional and international dishes can be ordered.