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Where is Rethymnon

Rethymnon is a city located on the northern coast of the island of Crete in Greece. It is one of the four major cities of Crete and serves as the capital of the Rethymno regional unit. Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, situated in the southern part of the Aegean Sea.

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Rethymnon Location Map, Greece

Facts about Rethymnon, Greece

Country	Greece
Region	Crete
Regional Unit	Rethymno
Municipal Seat	Rethymnon
Named After	Ancient city of Rhithymna
Established	Ancient settlement (Minoan period origins)
Municipality Status	1833 (modern municipality)
Coordinates	35.3644° N, 24.4822° E
Total Area	~397 sq km (municipality)
Land Area	~397 sq km
Water Area	Minimal
Population (2021)	~55,500 (municipality)
Population Rank	Third-largest city in Crete
Major City	Rethymnon
Main Industries	Tourism, Education, Agriculture, Services
Major Transport	Road links to Chania and Heraklion; nearby Chania & Heraklion International Airports
Time Zone	Eastern European Time (UTC+02:00)
Known For	Venetian Old Town, Fortezza Fortress, beaches, university campus
Website	https://www.rethymno.gr

Top Attractions in Rethymnon, Greece

Fortezza of Rethymnon – impressive 16th-century Venetian fortress overlooking the city and sea
Rethymnon Old Town – charming historic district with narrow alleys, Venetian architecture, and local shops
Rimondi Fountain – elegant Renaissance fountain located in the heart of the Old Town
Venetian Harbor – picturesque harbor lined with cafés and traditional fishing boats
Archaeological Museum of Rethymnon – museum showcasing artifacts from the Minoan to Roman periods
Preveli Monastery – historic monastery set above the Libyan Sea with stunning views
Preveli Beach – beautiful palm-lined beach where a river meets the sea
Arkadi Monastery – significant Cretan monastery known for its role in Greek history
Neratze Mosque – former Venetian church converted into an Ottoman mosque with a tall minaret
Rethymnon Beach – long sandy beach stretching along the city’s coastline

Distance from Rethymnon to Other Greece Cities

Rethymnon to Heraklion – 80 km (50 miles)
Rethymnon to Chania – 60 km (37 miles)
Rethymnon to Athens – 340 km (211 miles)
Rethymnon to Piraeus – 345 km (214 miles)
Rethymnon to Thessaloniki – 880 km (547 miles)
Rethymnon to Patras – 520 km (323 miles)
Rethymnon to Larissa – 730 km (454 miles)
Rethymnon to Volos – 700 km (435 miles)
Rethymnon to Ioannina – 780 km (485 miles)
Rethymnon to Kalamata – 500 km (311 miles)
Rethymnon to Corinth – 430 km (267 miles)
Rethymnon to Kavala – 1,050 km (652 miles)

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