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Around Rethymno (Βόλτα στο Ρέθυμνο) Beautiful walk in the third largest city of Crete, with its Old Town being a wonderful tourist attraction pole. Wonderful monuments from antiquity to the most recent historical times, decorate the old urban fabric, which is characterized by picturesque alleys with gardens. The large fortress of Fortezza, the Museum of Rethymnon, many Venetian, Turkish and Byzantine sights await visitors to discover the history and culture of the city.

Rethymno walk (Βόλτα στο Ρέθυμνο) A walk in the city of Rethymno, which combines the modern city with the Old Town. The route passes by the castle and the port and leads the visitor into the interior of the city. Wonderful little corners with historical monuments and elements of the city's long history. The sense of the sea is all over the city.

Xiro Chorio - Chromonastiri - Panagia Kera Church - Mili Gorge (Ξηρόν Χωρίον - Χρωμοναστήρι - Ναός Παναγίας Κεράς - Φαράγγι Μύλων) The route starts from Xiro Chorio and heads south, following the dirt road that leads to the ruined rural settlement of Perdiki. There is the church of Agios Eftychios of Constantinople, one of the oldest churches in all of Crete, already from the 3rd AD century and with 11th century hagiographies. The course continues to the settlement of Chromonastiri and from...

Rethymno Old Town (Παλιά πόλη Ρεθύμνου) A visit to the old town of Rethymnon, the third largest city in Crete, with a strong traditional character. The Venetian port, the narrow streets, the Ottoman mosques and the fortress have been integrated and created over the centuries the modern character of this Cretan city. A visit to the old town unfolds to the visitor all the history and the past of this important part of Crete.

Prassano Gorge (Πρασσανό Φαράγγι) Prassano Gorge is a very interesting three-hour walk through impressive rock formations, nearby the city of Rethymno. The last Bearded Vultures of the Balkans and eagles have found shelter in this very important biotope. Some relatively hard accesses need attention but in general the route will compensate you with its calmness and beauty.