Many picturesque, authentic and unspoiled villages can be found in the prefecture of Rethymno as well as a few calm and pleasant tourist resorts located near wonderful beaches.
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Location: On the northern side of Crete
Description: Rethymnon is a lovely town with vivid Venetian and traditional architecture. The most characteristic sight of Rethymnon is the Fortezza, a strong castle built in the Medieval times. The region of Rethymnon is probably the most unspoilt tourist area in Crete.
Location: 55 km south east of Rethymnon Town
Description: This is a lovely village built on the slopes of a mountainside. Its men fought for in all the important battles of Crete and Anogia is considered among the most authentic villages on the island.
Location: 55 km south east of Rethymnon Town
Description: Agia Galini is a small fishing village on the southern side of Rethymnon Crete. Over the last years, it has developed into a tourist resort but things are kept calm and relaxing.
Location: 27 km south of Rethymnon Town
Description: Agios Vasilios is a tiny village located in the inland of Crete. It is surrounded by lush greenery and two of the most famous gorges in Rethymnon.
Location: 21 km south west of Rethymnon Town
Description: Argiroupolis is a small mountainous village, surrounded by pure nature. Its inhabitants deal mostly with farming and cattle breeding.
Location: 5 km west of Rethymnon Town
Description: A lovely village close to Rethymnon Town, Atsipopoulo mainly distinguishes for its architecture. Houses were built so close to each other so as to form a fortification wall in the Venetian times.
Location: 50 km south east of Rethymnon Town
Description: Melambes is a small village on the way from Rethymnon Town to Agia Galini, on the southern side of Crete.
Location: 7 km south of Rethymnon Town
Description: Surrounded by lush greenery and a wild gorge, Myli is divided in two settlements, the old and the new village.
Location: 20 km south of Rethymnon Town
Description: Located at an altitude of 480 metres, Myrthios is a tiny village with traditional architecture and wild nature.
Location: 40 km south of Rethymnon Town
Description: Plakias is a lovely fishing village on the southern side of Rethymnon Crete. The surrounding area has lush natural beauty and calm beaches.
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