| some have sofabeds and/or come with furnished patios or balconies that provide marina, harbor or bay views. there's a shared kitchen and a dining area. minimum-stay rules may apply. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. yoga lessons and massages are available. overlooking the city's marina and the almyros bay, this cozy, modest hotel in the historic venetian harbor is a 5-minute walk from both rethymno ferry terminal and the egyptian lighthouse, a 19th-century stone structure. simple rooms and suites feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges, as well as tea and coffeemakers. a rooftop terrace has shaded sunloungers and offers harbor, marina and bay views
Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 1 hr 13
Gorge Patsos: Agios Antonios (32 min)
Trail through a narrow gorge with wooden bridges & ladders to a cave sanctuary, plus birding. Mili Gorge (15 min)
Long canyon with a trail taking in old mills, rock pools, quaint chapels & a long-standing tavern. Archaeological Museum of Rethymno (4 min)
This archaeological museum contains many artifacts from the ancient Minoan ruins nearby. Guora Gate (6 min) Rethymnon beach (15 min) Kourtaliotiko Gorge (35 min)
Imposing, windswept gorge with natural caves & springs, offering sweeping views. Rimondi Fountain (2 min)
Elaborate public fountain with Corinthian columns, built in 1626 by the Venetian governor Rimondi. Fortezza Castle (7 min)
Imposing ruins of a 16th-century Venetian citadel, offering panoramic views of Rethymno town & port. Museum of Contemporary Art of Crete (4 min)
Modern museum in a Venetian building showcasing works by Lefteris Kanakakis & other Greek artists. Monastery of Arkadi (32 min)
Architecturally notable & historic Eastern Orthodox monastery & 16th-century church with services. Neratze Mosque (3 min) Municipal Garden (8 min)
Peaceful public garden filled with tree-lined walking paths, cafes & children's play areas. Lake Kournas (30 min)
The only freshwater lake in Crete, this serene standby offers boat rentals, views & rocky beaches. canyon Kotsifou (38 min)
Mountain gorge offering scenic drives & hiking, with native plants & a wintertime waterfall. Biotopoi Nature park (7 min)
Outdoor attraction featuring a vegetable garden & tropical creatures such as iguanas & turtles. | 
