- Heraklion Airport (76.2 km.)
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- Chania Airport (85.1 km.)
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- Port Rethymno (18.0 km.)
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- Heraklion Port (76.3 km.)
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- Chania Port (72 km.)
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- Closest beach (7.2 km.)
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- Rethymno City (18.9 km.)
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- Skouloufia village (1.5 km.)
The village of Skouloufia is located near the ancient city-state of Eleftherna. It is a very old traditional
village, which has been attested in the Venetian tax registers of the 15th and 16th centuries as Spilufia.
The village has historical interest, as there are many Byzantine churches there, but it also has natural beauty, with many trees and natural springs.
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- Margarites Village (12.8 km.)
Margarites is a village well known for its pottery production tradition.The village has also several Byzantine churches and it is known for it's traditional architecture, as it has a lot of traditional buildings, many of them built during the era of the Venetian occupation of Crete.
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- Melidoni Village (14.5 km.)
the village of Melidoni is found approximately 27km east of Rethymnon.It has developed considerably although there are still some old Venetian buildings to be seen in the back streets if you take a walk through.The village has its own bakery, petrol station and small grocery shops as well as tavernas and cafes.
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- Melidoni Cave (15.7 km.)
The cave is just 2km away from the village of Melidoni.The village of Melidoni and the cave were named after Antonios Melidonis, one of the protagonists of the rebellion against the Turks, who originated from the village.Gerontospilios is very important due to the archeological findings, some of which are exhibited in the Archeological Museum of Rethimnon.According to mythology Talos lived here, a prehistoric giant robot that Zeus gave to King Minos as a present to protect the island of Crete by crossing it from side to side with just a few steps. The cave’s history goes back to the late Neolithic period and during the Minoan period (2100 – 1600 B.C) the cave was a worship site. During the Roman period the cave was used as a sanctuary of Hermes and sacrifices were performed here to honor him.
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- Panormo (16.5 km.)
Panormo, is one of the most beautiful villages of Crete and is located in the north coast of Crete, 22 kilometers east of Rethymno and 55 west of Heraklion. The lovers of the natural landscape will admire the estuaries of Geropotamos, that form a wonderful lake.The village is famous for it's beautiful beaches and it's picturesque architecture. In Panormo, there is a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants.
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- Mpali (27.8 km.)
Bali, between Rethymno and Iraklio, is a beach resort. In recent years, Bali has grown a lot and become a popular resort for families, thanks to its excellent beaches. Bali is a quiet place, as there aren't nightclubs there.As a result it is an ideal place for families
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- Fragma Potamon (27.9 km.)
The lake of the rivers is formed by the barrier of the rivers in Amari region, which was constructed in 2009. The lake is located in the valley of Amari, 25kms southeast of Rethymno.The lake has a capacity of 23 million cubic meters and is an important wetland of Crete. Many species of birds and animals live in the region. Moreover, it becomes more and more known to the tourists, who come to admire the beautiful scenery.
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- Anogeia (38.3 km.)
- Anogia is a prominent village set on the northern slopes of Psiloritis Mountain at an altitude of 750 meters above sea level, positioned in a way that can supervise a significant part of of the area surrounding it. The name derives from its position which is set high up in the mountains.Anogia goes back to the first Byzantine period. The village was a center of revolutions and revolts during the Ottoman period.It is one of the most interesting villages in Crete as the locals vary from other Cretans in their traditions, customs, social life, folk art and the local dialect. Click here to get directions.
- Preveli Beach (48.2 km.)
Preveli is located about 35kms south of Rethymno and 10kms east of Plakias. The beach of Preveli, also known as Lake Preveli or Phoenix, is located at the exit of the imposing Kourtaliotiko Gorge, where the Great River (Megas Potamos) is flowing.It is certainly the most famous beach in southern Crete, accepting thousands of visitors every summer. On the banks of the Great River there is a forest of palm trees, which give the region the sense of an African landscape. The river has water all year round. You can walk along the river, under the shade of palm trees and other trees, and explore the beautiful canyon. You can also swim in the cold ponds formed in the gorge.
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- Georgoupoli (39.8 km.)
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- Arkadi Monastery (8.1 km.)
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