Sightseeing

Rethymno is located between the mountains Lefka Ori and the famous mountain named Psiloritis. The way from Rethymno City to south beaches it will not last more than 45 minutes. Visitors can walk along petrous canyons, find sandy beaches with crystal-clear waters and visit archaeologic places. Fortezza, the famous old castle is also one of the places that visitors should also see. They have the opportunity to see and admire many traditional Cretan villages. Some of them are Adele, Amari, Anogia, Arkadi, Armeni, Eleftherna, Zoniana, Thronos, Agios Ioannis, Koxare, Preveli, Rodakino, Hora Sfakion, Spili, Geropotamos.

Agreco Farm in Crete
Delving deep into Cretan tradition, Agreco, a fairytale traditional farm, has revived centuries-old organic farming practices in a unique expression of Greek “philoxenia”, or hospitality. Set atop a low hill near Rethymnon, Agreco’s vineyards and olive trees overlook the open sea. Here, guests can sample Crete’s legendary cuisine-lauded for its high nutrition-in range of seasonal dishes made from the farm’s produce. Agreco farm is open Tuesday to Saturday, with guided tours at 6:30p.m. followed by a unique culinary experience. Agreco feasts on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Visitors can enjoy first –hand the unique experience of traditional production methods of Greek farm products and savor authentic Cretan cuisine in a fairytale setting. Agreco products are also available for purchase from the farm store.

The Fortezza castle
The Fortezza castle at the top of a low hill named "Palaiokastro" dominates the town. It was built in 1590 to protect the city from the pirates raids and the Turks.

The name "Palaiokastro which means 'The old Castle" was in use even by the Venetians which demonstrates the existence of an even older castle at this place. - Probably the acropolis of the ancient town of Rithymna