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  Rethymno information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Rethymno combines the sea with the country, surrounded by mountains at its south.
Rethymno's location, in about the middle of the north coast of Crete, makes it convenient to visit the most of the island's beauties.
In 1646, Rethymno was conquered by the Turks, the economy became agricultural and education was ceased.
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 GNTO-Greek Islands-Rethymno-Sightseeing
The gorge of Kourtaliotis is situated near the village of Koxare, 22 km south of Rethymno, between the mountains of Kouroupa (984 m.) and Xero Oros (904 m.).
The monastery includes a guesthouse and an altar with an ossuary, where the bones of the Cretan warriors are kept, and a small collection of ecclesiastic heirlooms, post-Byzantine icons, vestments and documents concerning the monastery's history.
It is stands at the Venetian square in Rethymno and it is a modification of the church of Santa Maria and an Augustinian monastery.
www.hri.org /infoxenios/english/crete/rethymno/sights.html   (1026 words)

  
 Rethymno - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Rethymno (IPA {{IPA}}) (Greek Ρέθυμνο), a city of approximately 30.000 people, is the capital of the prefecture of the same name in the island of Crete.
Rethymno started growing again when the Venetian conquerors of the island wanted to have an intermediate commercial station between Heraklion and Chania.
Genetics of kidney disorders: Proceedings of the fifth International Clinical Genetics Seminar, held in Rethymno, Crete, October 25-30, 1988 (Progress in clinical and biological research)
encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /rethymno.htm   (259 words)

  
 VisitCrete - About Crete and Rethymno
Rethymno is the third largest city on Crete with a population about 20.000, and it is situated on a small peninsula on the North coast.
Rethymno is built on the post Minoan city Rithimna, which flourished from the 4th to 3th century BC, with its own gold and silver coinage.
The last great historic moment of Rethymno in May 1941, was the heroic defence against the German parachutists landing to the East of the town.
www.visitcrete.dk /english.html   (2795 words)

  
 Rethymnon Crete Hotels, Rethymnon car rental, travel agents, information, map Rethimnon Kreta Greece
Second from the left of the island Crete is the prefecture of Rethymnon (Rethymno), a mountainous area with a long history and tradition.
The capital of the prefecture, the port of Rethymnon (Rethymno), stands on the north side of the island and is the third largest town in Crete.
The town of Rethymnon (Rethymno) was a center of Arts and Letters, with an outburst of culture in the 16th and 17th centuries.
www.united-hellas.com /tourism/crete/rethymno   (293 words)

  
 Rethymno Prefecture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rethymno (IPA ['reθimno]) (Greek Ρέθυμνο) is a prefecture in the island of Crete, Greece.
The countryside of the prefecture is also based economically on agriculture and herding.
Two other notable towns in the Rethymno prefecture are Spili and Agia Galini.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rethymno_Prefecture   (108 words)

  
 Rethymno in Crete island in Greece - Churches and monasteries
Rethymno in Crete island in Greece - Churches and monasteries
It is situated 23 km from the city and is built on the edge of three districts.
The prefecture of Rethymno is dotted with Byzantine churches and more than 250 of them have wall-paintings.
www.vacation-crete.com /rethymno/churches-monasteries.htm   (482 words)

  
 Rethymno   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
It was founded in 1583 after the cathedral temple of Rethymno was destroyed by the raid of 1571.
From their entry the preachers read the decrees of power the Loggia of Rethymno was built in the means of 16th century and today he maintains in most excellent situation her 3 sides they are visible and similar while fourth is found in party wall.
In Rethymno these door frames exist and are rescued, giving a separate splendour in the streets of the old town.
hellas.teipir.gr /Thesis/Rethimno/english/culture.htm   (2513 words)

  
 Vacation in Rethymno, Hotels in Rethymno, Holidays in Rethymno, Rethymno Crete
Greece - Crete - Chania - Heraklio - Lassithi - Rethymno
The capital of the prefecture, the port of Rethymno, stands on the north side of the island and is the third largest town in Crete.
The town of Rethymno was a center of Arts and Letters, with an outburst of culture in the 16th and 17th centuries.
www.vacation.gr /gr/crete-hotels/rethymno.html   (305 words)

  
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Only a few minutes by foot from the old town of Rethymno away and very close to the sandy beach of Rethymno.
Rethymno is the third biggest town in Crete and has a lot of architecture influences from the Venetian and Turkish building style.
It is located in a distance of 1km from the old town of Rethymno and 100 m from the beach.
www.villas-crete.gr /hotels5.htm   (97 words)

  
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The smaller prefecture of Crete, Rethymno, demonstrates shocking natural beauties, marvelous beaches, scattered antiquities and historical monasteries, until traditionally mountainous villages and seasonal settlements.
The capital and harbour of prefecture, the city of Rethymno, are found in the northern side of island and the Mainer wealth-producing sources are the tourism, the olives, the oil and the livestock farming.
It was the centre of art and culture with particular cultural blossoming the 16th and 17 th century.
www.web-greece.gr /rethymno.htm   (254 words)

  
 rethymno crete archeological sites, historical monuments, sightseeing tours, excursions rethymnon crete island greece
Rethymno prefecture has developed through the traditions and history of its people a reputation of being a center of the Arts and Letters.
Music is also an important part of the people of Rethymnon (Rethymno), always present in festivals, weddings, celebrations and their everyday life.
For nature lovers and those who would love to add a sense of adventure to their vacations, there are many excursions and tours to various interesting areas of the prefecture, where you can go climbing, hiking, biking, wind surfing and water skiing.
www.united-hellas.com /tourism/crete/rethymno/info1.htm   (406 words)

  
 Hotels in Réthymno, Greece
Hotel Fortezza is situated in the center of the old town of Rethymno.
The Palazzo Vechio Exclusive Residence was built in the 15th Century, in the days of the Venetians and is located in the mediaeval city of Rethymnon.
Achillion Palace is a modern A'class(4*) hotel in Rethymno, situated near the entrance (50 m) of the old town.
www.bookings.be /city/gr/rethymnon.html?aid=302078;label=hoteltrotter   (195 words)

  
 Rethymnon - Feel at home! official site for the prefecture of rethymno (rethimno, rethymnon) and information regarding ...
The town of Rethymno on the island of Crete represents a place of contrasts, boasting a long and remarkable history as well as untouched places of natural beauty and living traditions.
This small Mediterranean town will enchant you with its centre dating from the period of the Renaissance, its fortress and museums as well as its beaches, not to mention a visit to the wider area of the Prefecture.
...Rethymno, you know, is built on the border between tameness and wilderness...
www.rethymnon.gr /1.phtml   (213 words)

  
 VirtualTourist.com - Prefecture of Rethymno Tips - Pictures, Tips and Reviews
These are the sources of Argiroupoli, a place 20 km SW of Rethymno, near to the prefecture of Chania.
This is the venetian fanade of the historical monastery of Arcadi, 23 km SE of Rethymno.
At the picture, you see Dominikos Theotokopoulos (on the left), the famous painter who was born in Irakleio, and Nikos Kazantzakis, one of the greatest Greek writers, another offspring of cultural Crete...
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Greece/Prefecture_of_Rethymno/General_Tips-Prefecture_of_Rethymno-BR-1.html   (1001 words)

  
 Crete Bus Schedules | Chania, Rethymno, west and south Crete
Rethymno and Chania station is now included within bus station A below.
Bus station A (tel: 2810-245019, 245020) is across the road from the port, near the marina.
For: Chania, Rethymno and connections to Imbros, Sfakia, Kastelli and other places in west and south-west Crete, and destinations on the north coast east of Heraklion (including Hersonissos, Archanes, Sitia, Agios Nikolaos, Lassithi Plateau).
www.cretetravel.com /Bus_schedules/Chania_Rethymno.htm   (994 words)

  
 interkriti - EFTHALIA tavern at Armenoi, Rethymno, Crete, Greece   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
interkriti - EFTHALIA tavern at Armenoi, Rethymno, Crete, Greece
If you are driving from Rethymno to Plakias or Spili don't miss the chance to stop at the tavern "Efthalia".
It is located 9 km from Rethymno at the village of Armenoi.
www.interkriti.net /tavern/rethimno/efthalia   (163 words)

  
 Greece in 2003 (5: Rethymno & Hania)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Old Rethymno is a charming small town at the foot of this Venetian fortress that was easily taken by the Ottoman Turks in 1645.
This panorama, stitched from two photos taken from the fort, shows the old town in the foreground with modern Rethymno in the background.
I got back to Rethymno, spent a night there and the next day I hurried back to Iraklion to catch the fast ferry to the famous island of Santorini.
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 RETHYMNO MARE ROYAL HOTEL - SKALETA - RETHYMNO - Crete island, Greece.
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RETHYMNO MARE ROYAL hotel is a 5***** star hotel complex, located in Scaleta, 11 km from Rethymnon and 65 km from Heraklion.
RETHYMNO MARE ROYAL hotel consists of 60 superior rooms and junior suites.
www.vacation-greece.com /hotels/crete/rethymno/rethymno-mare-royal   (561 words)

  
 Rethymno Prefecture
The most significant of the surviving buildings, built by the Venetians as a cathedral.
From 1300, Rethymno's harbour was constantly being changed and re-built to make it safer and hold more boats.
Due to the prevailing currents along the coast, this was never entirely successful.
www.mcm.aueb.gr /ment/spetses/Koutsompogera-Manolopoulou/RETHYMNO.htm   (339 words)

  
 Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
If you use the services of Sbokos Tours you may also be able to pre-register through them.
Taxi fares are about 4 Euro for every use and the bus fare around 5 Euro.
There is a boat to Rethymno and to Agios Nicolaοs almost daily.
www.clab.edc.uoc.gr /2nd/rethymnoen.htm   (472 words)

  
 A homepage of the Rodolini - team at the Carnival in Rethymno
The team, which from 1994 knows how to become one with the crowd, to transmit liveliness, good mood, color and phantasy with the carnival spirit as only measure.
...and his beautiful wife Jessica are posing for "the big crowd" of spectators in Carnival - spelled Rethymno.
The RODOLINI grab the bull by the horns...
rethymnon.com /rodole.htm   (156 words)

  
 Rethymno Youth Hostel, Crete, Greece , Crete
This family-run hostel was established in 1976 and is situated in the centre of the picturesque town of Rethymno...
Entering from the street you will find a typical Venetian building with thick stone walls and wooden floors upstairs.Downstairs there is a beautiful patio surrounted by the green of our gardens for relaxation.
If you use Rethymno hostel you'll have easy access to both the bus station for travel within the island, and the ferry port for boats to and from Piraeus.
www.realadventures.com /listings/1035280.htm?&mSummaryStyle=2&mOption=ChangeSummaryStyle   (303 words)

  
 Rethymno and Crete travel information about hotel reservations, tickets, activities   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Our travel agency is addressing to individual travellers to Crete and we can provide accommodation, in Rethymno, as well as all over the islands of Crete and Santorini, with hotels, from budget to luxury ones, villas, furnished rooms to rent, apartments and studios.
In our site you can find travel information about the town of Rethymno and the island of Crete, as well as links to other sites with useful information about travelling to Rethymno, Crete and Greece.
For any further information about Crete or Santorini, please feel always free to ask: email us at ellotia@rethymnoatcrete.com or send us a fax.
www.rethymnoatcrete.com   (192 words)

  
 Theartemis Palace Hotel, Hotels in Rethymno, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece
Theartemis Palace Hotel, Hotels in Rethymno, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece
Only a few minutes by foot from the old town of Rethymno away and very close to the
Rethymno is the third biggest town in Crete and has a lot of
www.lux-hotels.com /gr/theartemis   (80 words)

  
 Rethymno   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
View of Rethymno in 1986 taken from the top of the Minaret
In my view Rethymno is the most picturesque town in Crete, even though many prefer Chania.
What I like about Rethymno is that it is a much more intimate town that Chania and the centre of the town is much closer to the sea than in either of the other large north coast towns
www.uk.digiserve.com /mentor/crete/reth.htm   (74 words)

  
 FLY FM the Cretan radio station from Rethymno, Crete, Greece. Greek radio for everyone with daily updated news
FLY FM the Cretan radio station from Rethymno, Crete, Greece.
The radio station FLY 9.59 FM Stereo started transmitting in 1990, and within a short time became the Nr.1 news station in the district of Rethymno, Crete.
This has been proven by opinion polls made by the sociological faculty of the Cretan University.
www.flyfm.com   (353 words)

  
 Crete Ferries: Ferries to/from Heraklion, Chania, Rethymno, Sitia, Agios Nikolaos - CreteTravel.com
A superb way of enjoying the journey to Crete is to fly to Athens and take the ferry from Piraeus (Pireas) - the port serving Athens.
Pireas to Rethymno, is also served by ANEK Lines overnight ferries.
The shipping companies are prone to changing which ships they use on any given route - so as always, call to check if you want to book on a particular ship.
www.cretetravel.com /To_and_from_Crete/Ferries_Crete.htm   (1353 words)

  
 Crete's Culinary Sanctuaries 10-day Holiday Itinerary
Rethymno and Organic Farms in Adele, Northern Coast
Elounda and a Trek to the Northern Coast
We’ll return to Rethymno in the early evening, so the plan
www.cookingincrete.com /10-Day-Itinerary.html   (986 words)

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