Bargain Holidays in Rethymnon
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Bargain holidays in Rethymnon offer a fusion of old and new. The modern tourist resort is contrasted with its picturesque historic heart. Set on the north coast, Rethymnon also boasts one of the longest beaches on the island. The beach of Rethymnon stretches a massive 12 kilometres and is dotted with sun beds and lined with restaurants and hotels. Alternatively Episkopi beach is packed with fine, golden sand and features several beach cafes, and the picturesque and pebbly Gerani beach is particularly popular with snorkellers.
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- Picturesque
- Charming old Ottoman quarter with aristocratic buildings
- Venetian harbour
- Byzantine and Roman remains
- Venetian Loggia
- Fortezza Castle
- Grand Rimondi Fountain
- 19th-century Neratzes Mosque.
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Rethymnon has managed to retain its charming old Ottoman quarter, with its aristocratic buildings, 16th-century archways, narrow streets, a Venetian harbour and Byzantine and Roman remains. Of particular importance is the elegant Venetian Loggia, the hilltop Fortezza Castle, the grand Rimondi Fountain, and the 19th-century Neratzes Mosque. Those with an insatiable appetite for history and culture can visit the Folklore and History Museum and the Archaeological Museum. Shopping enthusiasts can browse the market stalls and small shops, which sell local handicrafts and tourist souvenirs, including jewellery, pottery and fresh local produce.
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Bargain holidays in Rethymnon offer a wide choice of accommodation, from self-catering villas to large hotel complexes. Self-catering visitors can pick up goods in the supermarkets. Nightlife in Rethymnon features a range of lively and chilled out pubs and bars clustered round the harbour, old town and beachfront. There is also a range of discos and dance clubs for the more energetic. Bargain holidays in Rethymnon feature popular excursions, including boating trips and visits to the Monstery of Arkahdi and the Samaria Gorge.
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