The Castle of Fortezza is the most important monument of Rethymno and the city's trademark. Cultural events and exhibitions are hosted in the restored buildings while in the bastion of Prophet Elias you can find the small municipal theater "Erofili".

This is an impressive monastery of renaissance architecture that was built during the 17th century. Thanks to its hillside structure if offers a panoramic view to the Cretan Sea. In the revolution of 1821 the monastery served as a refueling center. When you are there don’t forget to visit the church of St. John which is dedicated to the monastery. Another building worth seeing is the old mill which stands out due to the particular architecture of the interior with its cells, mangers and the courtyard. The monastery is located 34 km. from Rethymno.

This is the most famous beach of South Rethymno and one of the most beautiful of Crete. The rare palm forest that embraces the banks of Kourtaliotis river and the sandy beaches that is in front of the crystal clear sea, give a magical atmosphere to the place. The palm forest was partially destroyed by fire, but young palm trees have begun to sprout and thus giving Preveli its natural beauty back. The beach is organized so you can find umbrellas and sunbeds as well as canoes to enjoy fun on water.

This is a very popular beach, 30 km. from Rethymno, on the road to Heraklion, which basically consists of four different parts. The beach is mostly sandy, but you can also find parts covered with small pebbles. If you are looking for a crowded beach and excellent organization, Bali is the perfect choice. It has everything you could ask for: places to dine and drink and excellent water sports facilities.

This is a picturesque traditional village built on the site of the ancient city of Lappa. It is located 21 km outside the city of Rethymno on the way to Chania. Do not forget to make a stop and admire the small waterfalls and the wonderful nature that surrounds them. Also, you should try raki in the traditional cafeterias in the area or enjoy the Cretan cuisine in one of the many taverns. Asi Gonia and Episkopi are also worth the visit and they are located just a few kilometers outside Argyroupoli.