Rethymno - Crete Guidebook
Food Scene
Taverna Katerina is a traditional farmhouse located in the small and old village of Maroulas. Enjoy nature, food, nice view and local hospitality! Tel.: 0030 28310 71627.
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Taverna Katerina
Taverna Katerina is a traditional farmhouse located in the small and old village of Maroulas. Enjoy nature, food, nice view and local hospitality! Tel.: 0030 28310 71627.
Thavma taverna in Maroulas village! Coffee, drinks & Cretan dishes, combined with a wonderful view!
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Thavma Coffee Drinks & Cretan Food
Thavma taverna in Maroulas village! Coffee, drinks & Cretan dishes, combined with a wonderful view!
Traditional taverna, where the dishes are based on traditional recipes and all the ingredients used are fresh and locally produced. Parts of a traditional house and a folklore museum are also accessible for the clients. Nights with cretan music and dances are frequently arranged, as well. Address: Asteri village, Rethymno Tel: 0030 28310 71771 Website: http://www.poliouhouse.com/en/
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Poliou House / Το σπίτι του Πολιού
Traditional taverna, where the dishes are based on traditional recipes and all the ingredients used are fresh and locally produced. Parts of a traditional house and a folklore museum are also accessible for the clients. Nights with cretan music and dances are frequently arranged, as well. Address: Asteri village, Rethymno Tel: 0030 28310 71771 Website: http://www.poliouhouse.com/en/
A local taverna in Misiria, where you can find traditional cretan meals. You can choose daily, between 35 to 40 different dishes, offering a wide selection of appetisers, home-cooked meat, grilled meat, fish and fresh salads prepared with fresh Cretan raw materials. You can also enjoy the dishes in your home, as takeaway from the taverna is also available. Tel: 0030 28310 28814 Website: http://www.taverna-zisis.gr/index.php/en/
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Taverna Zisis
63 Leof. Machis KritisA local taverna in Misiria, where you can find traditional cretan meals. You can choose daily, between 35 to 40 different dishes, offering a wide selection of appetisers, home-cooked meat, grilled meat, fish and fresh salads prepared with fresh Cretan raw materials. You can also enjoy the dishes in your home, as takeaway from the taverna is also available. Tel: 0030 28310 28814 Website: http://www.taverna-zisis.gr/index.php/en/
Traditional taverna in Mesi village!
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Taverna Kastro Mesi - Ταβέρνα Κάστρο Μέση
Traditional taverna in Mesi village!
Local meat, homemade food daily, traditional greek cuisine and Cretan specialties! Have you meal under the shade of the trees and enjoy the sea view in Loutra village! Tel.: 0030 28310 72726
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Taverna Hovoli
Local meat, homemade food daily, traditional greek cuisine and Cretan specialties! Have you meal under the shade of the trees and enjoy the sea view in Loutra village! Tel.: 0030 28310 72726
Traditional cretan taverna in Kirianna village. Tel.: 0030 2831 083047.
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Taverna Faragi
Traditional cretan taverna in Kirianna village. Tel.: 0030 2831 083047.
Wonderful sweets and cakes, with excellent materials, unique flavour combinations and amazing presentation by a pastry chef with a great taste. Enjoy your sweets and coffee at the small courtyard in front of the shop. Closed on Mondays. Address: 53 Moatsou str., Rethymno Tel.: 0030 28310 53667.
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The Cream Society
53 MoatsouWonderful sweets and cakes, with excellent materials, unique flavour combinations and amazing presentation by a pastry chef with a great taste. Enjoy your sweets and coffee at the small courtyard in front of the shop. Closed on Mondays. Address: 53 Moatsou str., Rethymno Tel.: 0030 28310 53667.
Prima Plora is one of the best restaurants in Rethymno. The atmosphere and the view of this lovely restaurant, which means Bow and Stern, is beautiful as it is on the beach, and you will surely be impressed. Dine outside, a breath away from the water's edge and taste the fresh salty air. Its cuisine is characterised by quality and creativity, preparing dishes with fresh seafood, like the spaghetti with fresh mussels, fresh salads and many more. It’s a must! Address: 4 Akrotiriou str., Rethymno. Tel: 0030 28310 56990. Website: http://www.primaplora.gr/index.htm
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Prima Plora Οrganic Restaurant & Wine Bar
8 AkrotiriouPrima Plora is one of the best restaurants in Rethymno. The atmosphere and the view of this lovely restaurant, which means Bow and Stern, is beautiful as it is on the beach, and you will surely be impressed. Dine outside, a breath away from the water's edge and taste the fresh salty air. Its cuisine is characterised by quality and creativity, preparing dishes with fresh seafood, like the spaghetti with fresh mussels, fresh salads and many more. It’s a must! Address: 4 Akrotiriou str., Rethymno. Tel: 0030 28310 56990. Website: http://www.primaplora.gr/index.htm
Hasika
11-13 Agias VarvarasCAVO Rethymnon Restaurant
13 AkrotiriouBakalogatos
TitouWineries & Olive Farms
We would recommend a visit to Klados Winery, a small family business, that was started in 1997. The winery is equipped with modern technology, in both wine making and bottling and it’s surrounded by an organic vineyard, planted with the famous Rethymnian white grape variety of ''Vidiano''. Website: http://kladoswinery.gr/index_en.php
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Klados Winery
Ethniki Odos Rethimnou IrakliouWe would recommend a visit to Klados Winery, a small family business, that was started in 1997. The winery is equipped with modern technology, in both wine making and bottling and it’s surrounded by an organic vineyard, planted with the famous Rethymnian white grape variety of ''Vidiano''. Website: http://kladoswinery.gr/index_en.php
Klados Winery
Ethniki Odos Rethimnou IrakliouParaschakis Olive Oil - Crete
Eparchiaki Odos Peramatos-ExantisAgrecoFarms
Φιλική Ελαιοτουριστική Επίσκεψη στο Αγρόκτημα Βασιλάκη
Sightseeing
The Venetian Harbour of Rethymnon, next to the modern harbour of the city, with the Egyptian lighthouse is one of the most picturesque areas of the old town. It operated in the Byzantine period (after 961), but flourished during the Venetian period. The Venetians in the 14th century started major projects to facing the problem of siltation, which holds till today.
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Παλιό λιμάνι της Βενετίας
The Venetian Harbour of Rethymnon, next to the modern harbour of the city, with the Egyptian lighthouse is one of the most picturesque areas of the old town. It operated in the Byzantine period (after 961), but flourished during the Venetian period. The Venetians in the 14th century started major projects to facing the problem of siltation, which holds till today.
The Fortezza (fortress) in Rethymno was built by the Venetians (1573) to protect the city. Not only are walls, church and the remains of its buildings of interest, the views from it to the town are a great way to start planning your tour of the town. There are also sweeping sea views and a gift shop. Events take place during the summer! Open daily.
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Κάστρο Φορτέτσα
The Fortezza (fortress) in Rethymno was built by the Venetians (1573) to protect the city. Not only are walls, church and the remains of its buildings of interest, the views from it to the town are a great way to start planning your tour of the town. There are also sweeping sea views and a gift shop. Events take place during the summer! Open daily.
The Rimondi Fountain is located at the North End of Petychaki square, in the centre of the old town of Rethymnon. The current fountain stands on the site of an older fountain believed to have existed since at least 1588. The front of the Rimondi Fountain consists of 4 small columns which stand on raised basins. These basins were used as troughs for animals to drink from. The water runs from spouts that are in form of lions' heads.
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Rimondi Fountain
The Rimondi Fountain is located at the North End of Petychaki square, in the centre of the old town of Rethymnon. The current fountain stands on the site of an older fountain believed to have existed since at least 1588. The front of the Rimondi Fountain consists of 4 small columns which stand on raised basins. These basins were used as troughs for animals to drink from. The water runs from spouts that are in form of lions' heads.
The beautiful monastery of Arkadi can be found in the foothills of the western Ida (Psiloritis) Mountain. The Cretans consider the monastery as a symbol of freedom from the turks. During the revolt in 1866, hundreds of refugees and Cretan freedom fighters sought sanctuary in the wine store rooms with the monks, where there was also a stash of gunpowder. When the Turks made their way towards their last refuge, the Abbot gave the order to fire the gunpowder. Hundreds of Cretans and Turks were killed; giving real meaning to the battle cry of Crete - “freedom or death”! November 8th is a day of celebrations in Arkadi and Rethymno.
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Αρκάδι
The beautiful monastery of Arkadi can be found in the foothills of the western Ida (Psiloritis) Mountain. The Cretans consider the monastery as a symbol of freedom from the turks. During the revolt in 1866, hundreds of refugees and Cretan freedom fighters sought sanctuary in the wine store rooms with the monks, where there was also a stash of gunpowder. When the Turks made their way towards their last refuge, the Abbot gave the order to fire the gunpowder. Hundreds of Cretans and Turks were killed; giving real meaning to the battle cry of Crete - “freedom or death”! November 8th is a day of celebrations in Arkadi and Rethymno.
Parks & Nature
The wild Prassano gorge is located 10 km southeast of Rethymnon. Starting south of Prasses village, it offers a three-hour walk through the stunning gigantic rocks and through some relatively hard accesses, which make the passage very interesting. The Prassano gorge is located next to the bare hills of Gargana. It ends in Platanias, east of the town of Rethymno. The area is quiet, with old platans, ideal for relaxing and picnics. Prassano is accessible only from June to October, because of the water flowing through it. It is a very important biotope of Crete, since it hosts buzzards, a small population of Bonelli's eagles, as well as the last four remaining couples of vulture in the Balkans!
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Prassano Gorge
The wild Prassano gorge is located 10 km southeast of Rethymnon. Starting south of Prasses village, it offers a three-hour walk through the stunning gigantic rocks and through some relatively hard accesses, which make the passage very interesting. The Prassano gorge is located next to the bare hills of Gargana. It ends in Platanias, east of the town of Rethymno. The area is quiet, with old platans, ideal for relaxing and picnics. Prassano is accessible only from June to October, because of the water flowing through it. It is a very important biotope of Crete, since it hosts buzzards, a small population of Bonelli's eagles, as well as the last four remaining couples of vulture in the Balkans!
In the village of Melidoni you will find the Melidoni Caves, where there is a number of very impressive stalactites and stalagmites. In 1823 the Ottoman army besieged the caves where approximately 370 inhabitants, mainly women and children, were hiding. Under the orders of Hussein Bay, the entrance was jammed with flammable materials and set on fire. After the Turks left, the bones were collected and placed in an ossuary which now stands in the middle of the central chamber. If you decide to visit the Caves, please wear sturdy shoes, as the ground may be slippery and we suggest you take a torch to enter the chambers.
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Σπήλαιο Μελιδονίου
MelidoniIn the village of Melidoni you will find the Melidoni Caves, where there is a number of very impressive stalactites and stalagmites. In 1823 the Ottoman army besieged the caves where approximately 370 inhabitants, mainly women and children, were hiding. Under the orders of Hussein Bay, the entrance was jammed with flammable materials and set on fire. After the Turks left, the bones were collected and placed in an ossuary which now stands in the middle of the central chamber. If you decide to visit the Caves, please wear sturdy shoes, as the ground may be slippery and we suggest you take a torch to enter the chambers.
Pighianos Kampos (or Kambos) is located 8km east of Rethymno, in the middle of the vast beach of Rethymno Gulf. The name means “Plain of Pigi” in Greek, taken after the fields of the residents of Pigi village, which is located in close proximity.
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Pigianos Kampos
Pighianos Kampos (or Kambos) is located 8km east of Rethymno, in the middle of the vast beach of Rethymno Gulf. The name means “Plain of Pigi” in Greek, taken after the fields of the residents of Pigi village, which is located in close proximity.
Adelianos Kampos (or Kambos) is located 6km east of Rethymnon, near the village of Adele, on a flat plain. The name means “Plain of Adele”. It is actually a seaside suburb of Rethymnon, as the small village has grown so much in the last century, that it is now a part of the city. In front of Adelianos Kampos stretches the sandy beach of Rethymno Gulf. Sea turtles lay their eggs on this vast beach, thus you might see some marked points with ropes and signs.
Παραλία Αδελιανός Κάμπος
Adelianos Kampos (or Kambos) is located 6km east of Rethymnon, near the village of Adele, on a flat plain. The name means “Plain of Adele”. It is actually a seaside suburb of Rethymnon, as the small village has grown so much in the last century, that it is now a part of the city. In front of Adelianos Kampos stretches the sandy beach of Rethymno Gulf. Sea turtles lay their eggs on this vast beach, thus you might see some marked points with ropes and signs.
The endless, organised sandy beach of Rethymno, more than 12 Kms long, in the heart of the town is popular with families, because of its gently shelving sand and palm tree lined promenade. The beach stretches from the town of Rethymno in an easterly direction towards the areas of Perivolia, Adelianos Kampos until Skaleta. It can get busy in the summer months but it’s quieter towards the west, past Missiria and Platanes.
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Public Beach
The endless, organised sandy beach of Rethymno, more than 12 Kms long, in the heart of the town is popular with families, because of its gently shelving sand and palm tree lined promenade. The beach stretches from the town of Rethymno in an easterly direction towards the areas of Perivolia, Adelianos Kampos until Skaleta. It can get busy in the summer months but it’s quieter towards the west, past Missiria and Platanes.
Myli Gorge can be found a few kilometres from Rethymno, along the Amari Road. The gorge has some beautiful ruins of old houses and water mills that once formed the village. Huge mulberry, cypress and nut trees grow wild along the gorge’s edge. At the top of the gorge there is a small taverna where you can sit and sample some Cretan dishes whilst enjoying the view. There are also a several small ponds and a picnic area.
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Φαράγγι Μηλίων
Myli Gorge can be found a few kilometres from Rethymno, along the Amari Road. The gorge has some beautiful ruins of old houses and water mills that once formed the village. Huge mulberry, cypress and nut trees grow wild along the gorge’s edge. At the top of the gorge there is a small taverna where you can sit and sample some Cretan dishes whilst enjoying the view. There are also a several small ponds and a picnic area.
Bali has four beaches, which are formed in sandy coves with nice greenish waters. The beaches are almost always calm, since the direction of Bali is western. They all are suitable for children and well organised. Moreover, water is cool because of the several springs that carry fresh water into the sea. Several tavernas can also be found at the beaches of Bali!
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Bali
Bali has four beaches, which are formed in sandy coves with nice greenish waters. The beaches are almost always calm, since the direction of Bali is western. They all are suitable for children and well organised. Moreover, water is cool because of the several springs that carry fresh water into the sea. Several tavernas can also be found at the beaches of Bali!
Panormo is situated about 20km east of Rethymno, in the region of Milopotamos. It is a tranquil resort, which has met a fast development in recent years, without however losing its traditional face. Restaurants, cafes, mini markets, bakery and gift shops can be found in the village! The wild beauty of the pure Cretan landscapes, the picturesque village, the beautiful beaches and easy access, have contributed to this development. In Panormo there are actually two main beaches and a few smaller ones. As the name implies, Panormos is a natural harbour with calm waters.
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Panormos in Rethymno
Panormo is situated about 20km east of Rethymno, in the region of Milopotamos. It is a tranquil resort, which has met a fast development in recent years, without however losing its traditional face. Restaurants, cafes, mini markets, bakery and gift shops can be found in the village! The wild beauty of the pure Cretan landscapes, the picturesque village, the beautiful beaches and easy access, have contributed to this development. In Panormo there are actually two main beaches and a few smaller ones. As the name implies, Panormos is a natural harbour with calm waters.
Essentials
Correspondence can be handed out to the central post office of Rethymno, which is located at 19 Moatsou str. and it’s open Monday to Friday, 07:30-20:30. Also, individual yellow post boxes exist in various locations.Post offices sell stamps, postcards, souvenirs and packing materials.
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Ταχυδρομείο Ρεθύμνου
19 MoatsouCorrespondence can be handed out to the central post office of Rethymno, which is located at 19 Moatsou str. and it’s open Monday to Friday, 07:30-20:30. Also, individual yellow post boxes exist in various locations.Post offices sell stamps, postcards, souvenirs and packing materials.
Α BP gas station can be found in Perivolia area and another one in Platanias. Opening hours for petrol stations are from 07:00 to 21:00 hours, Monday to Saturday, except from public holidays. Some stations are also operating on Sundays. Please note that it’s advised to fill up your cat, before you go on a trip, especially in the mountains, because you may not find many petrol stations.
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Chatziapostolou BP
31 Patriarchi AthinagoraΑ BP gas station can be found in Perivolia area and another one in Platanias. Opening hours for petrol stations are from 07:00 to 21:00 hours, Monday to Saturday, except from public holidays. Some stations are also operating on Sundays. Please note that it’s advised to fill up your cat, before you go on a trip, especially in the mountains, because you may not find many petrol stations.
A large, well stocked, ΑΒ super market can be found in Perivolia for your daily needs! You can find fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, frozen fish, bread and everything else you may wish! 10 Oplarxigou Paxla str.
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ΑΒ Βασιλόπουλος
110 Leof. Emmanouil PachlaA large, well stocked, ΑΒ super market can be found in Perivolia for your daily needs! You can find fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, frozen fish, bread and everything else you may wish! 10 Oplarxigou Paxla str.
A Pharmacy can be found in Pigi villlage. Opening hours for pharmacies are from 08:00 to 14.00 and from 17:30 to 20:30 hours, Monday to Friday, except from public holidays. Also, some pharmacies are open during the weekend. When closed, details of a 24 hour duty chemist are usually displayed on the shop’s door. Pharmacists are usually very good at giving advice for non-urgent problems and you may not need a prescription for certain medicines.
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Farmakio
A Pharmacy can be found in Pigi villlage. Opening hours for pharmacies are from 08:00 to 14.00 and from 17:30 to 20:30 hours, Monday to Friday, except from public holidays. Also, some pharmacies are open during the weekend. When closed, details of a 24 hour duty chemist are usually displayed on the shop’s door. Pharmacists are usually very good at giving advice for non-urgent problems and you may not need a prescription for certain medicines.
Theodoraki - Gerakakis Veterinary Clinic in Rethymno offers expert care, integrative therapies & surgeries on dogs, cats and other small company animals. It is a modern, fully equipped veterinary unit which can cope with a variety os veterinary services such as: clinical testing, vaccinations, blood tests, modern imaging diagnostic methods, surgeries, clinical diets, x-rays etc. 16 Igoumenou Gavriil str, Rethymno. Tel.: 0030 28310 51300.
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Κτηνιατρικό Κέντρο Θεοδωράκη/Γερακάκης
16 Igoumenou GavriilTheodoraki - Gerakakis Veterinary Clinic in Rethymno offers expert care, integrative therapies & surgeries on dogs, cats and other small company animals. It is a modern, fully equipped veterinary unit which can cope with a variety os veterinary services such as: clinical testing, vaccinations, blood tests, modern imaging diagnostic methods, surgeries, clinical diets, x-rays etc. 16 Igoumenou Gavriil str, Rethymno. Tel.: 0030 28310 51300.
Rethymno General Hospital is located in 19-21 Trantalidou str. in Rethymno town. The Hospital has the following departments: paediatric, pathological, psychiatric, dental, urological, obstetric and radiology. In case you need an ambulance please call 166.
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General Hospital of Rethymno
19-21 TrantalidouRethymno General Hospital is located in 19-21 Trantalidou str. in Rethymno town. The Hospital has the following departments: paediatric, pathological, psychiatric, dental, urological, obstetric and radiology. In case you need an ambulance please call 166.
A Piraeus Bank ATM can be found in Adele village for your daily needs. Branches of some major banks (National Bank of Greece, Piraeus Bank, Eurobank, Alpha Bank and Pancretan Bank) are located in Rethymno town. Opening hours for banks are from 08:00 to 14.30 hours, Monday to Thursday and from 08:00 to 14.00 hours on Friday and they will be closed on public holidays and weekends.
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ATM Piraeus Bank
A Piraeus Bank ATM can be found in Adele village for your daily needs. Branches of some major banks (National Bank of Greece, Piraeus Bank, Eurobank, Alpha Bank and Pancretan Bank) are located in Rethymno town. Opening hours for banks are from 08:00 to 14.30 hours, Monday to Thursday and from 08:00 to 14.00 hours on Friday and they will be closed on public holidays and weekends.
Getting Around
In case you are looking for a car rental, we would like to let you know that I cooperate with a local car rental company, that provides excellent services and are really eager to help with everything you need. They could also provide child seats, seat boosters & GPS devices. Also, they can deliver and pick up the car from the airport of your choice. As we cooperate for a long time, they know all of our Villas and they will be happy to assist you! They also have a base in Panormos. Their contact information is also provided below: Tel.: 0030 28310 74424 e-mail: info@bestcars-rental.gr Website: https://www.bestcars-rental.gr/
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Best Cars
In case you are looking for a car rental, we would like to let you know that I cooperate with a local car rental company, that provides excellent services and are really eager to help with everything you need. They could also provide child seats, seat boosters & GPS devices. Also, they can deliver and pick up the car from the airport of your choice. As we cooperate for a long time, they know all of our Villas and they will be happy to assist you! They also have a base in Panormos. Their contact information is also provided below: Tel.: 0030 28310 74424 e-mail: info@bestcars-rental.gr Website: https://www.bestcars-rental.gr/
If you are looking for a bike rental, we would like to recommend the following company: Bike Rental Address: Adelianos Kampos Website: http://olympicbike.com/en/our-program/mtb-road-bike-e-bike-hire-in-crete.html Tel.: Tel : 0030 28310 72383.
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Olympic Bike
48 NikeasIf you are looking for a bike rental, we would like to recommend the following company: Bike Rental Address: Adelianos Kampos Website: http://olympicbike.com/en/our-program/mtb-road-bike-e-bike-hire-in-crete.html Tel.: Tel : 0030 28310 72383.
Everything Else
While in Rethymno, don't be shy to stop by our office to say hi! Our team will be more than happy to meet you in person and hand you a special little gift! :-) Think Villa... your chance to live locally!
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ThinkVilla
14 GerakariWhile in Rethymno, don't be shy to stop by our office to say hi! Our team will be more than happy to meet you in person and hand you a special little gift! :-) Think Villa... your chance to live locally!