Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 1 hr 16
Biotopoi Nature park (12 min)
Outdoor attraction featuring a vegetable garden & tropical creatures such as iguanas & turtles. Rimondi Fountain (1 min)
Elaborate public fountain with Corinthian columns, built in 1626 by the Venetian governor Rimondi. Fortezza Castle (6 min)
Imposing ruins of a 16th-century Venetian citadel, offering panoramic views of Rethymno town & port. Monastery of Arkadi (36 min)
Architecturally notable & historic Eastern Orthodox monastery & 16th-century church with services. Municipal Garden (7 min)
Peaceful public garden filled with tree-lined walking paths, cafes & children's play areas. canyon Kotsifou (39 min)
Mountain gorge offering scenic drives & hiking, with native plants & a wintertime waterfall. Neratze Mosque (2 min) Rethymnon beach (16 min) Guora Gate (5 min) Gorge Patsos: Agios Antonios (36 min)
Trail through a narrow gorge with wooden bridges & ladders to a cave sanctuary, plus birding. Lake Kournas (30 min)
The only freshwater lake in Crete, this serene standby offers boat rentals, views & rocky beaches. Mili Gorge (20 min)
Long canyon with a trail taking in old mills, rock pools, quaint chapels & a long-standing tavern. Kourtaliotiko Gorge (36 min)
Imposing, windswept gorge with natural caves & springs, offering sweeping views. Archaeological Museum of Rethymno (4 min)
This archaeological museum contains many artifacts from the ancient Minoan ruins nearby. Museum of Contemporary Art of Crete (2 min)
Modern museum in a Venetian building showcasing works by Lefteris Kanakakis & other Greek artists. | 
