Walking around Rethymnon Old Port with John Carr!
During my trip in Crete I decided to visit the wonderful old port and town of Rethymnon.
Rethymnon is one of the most piscturesque and best-preserved towns of the Renaissance. The old port lying in the heart of modern Rethymnon and combines the oriental features of the Turkish period with Renaissance-style Venetian architecture. At the old port of Rethymno, you see and admire the 17th century old Venetian Castle named “Fortezza”.
The old port offers to visitors a lot of shops to buy some souvenirs or everything you want. Moreover, you can enjoy the Cretan traditional cuisine at the local restaurants and taverns or enjoy your drink at the several cafes and bars that the town offers.
The Venetian Harbor of Rethymnon is the most vibrant part and a point of reference for visitors to the beautiful city of Crete, which will give you countless photographic clicks, memorabilia of your stay in the picturesque destination.
Stay in Old Town of Rethymno, explore the other side of city
It was built in the 13th century from the Venetians and dominates the edge of the old pier. Walking along the coastal paradise beside the restaurants and fish taverns you will notice the peculiarities of the Venetian architecture as illustrated in the characteristic buildings and be enchanted by the picturesque character of this natural setting.
Moreover, you can walk around the Old Town of Rethymno, one of the best-preserved Renaissance cities and is a reference not only for the visitors of Rethymno, but also for the locals. Combining harmoniously the Venetian architecture with the Ottoman elements, it enchants the eye with the beautiful and picturesque picture that distinguishes it.
Also, keep in mind that in Rethymnon there are a lot of choices for your accommodation.
At the following video you can find some useful information about my visit to Rethymnon old port: https://www.mygreece.tv/crete-walking-at-rethymno-old-port/
