Is Rethymnon worth visiting?

While Rethymnon is beautiful and well worth a day trip, in Chania you can find a reasonably priced hotel with a balcony offering incredible views of the harbor. I spent a few days in September in Chania and didn’t find it very crowded at all.

Is Crete good for shopping?

Shopping in Crete, the largest and most wonderful of the Greek islands, is often a lot of fun and a lot less stressful than shopping in the UK for example.

Which is better Chania or Rethymnon?

If you want less people and less options Rethymno. I think either would provide a lovely experience but feel Chania would be the better choice. I’ve stayed in both at various times. Chania has the bigger old quarter and, in my opinion, the prettier seafront.

What is Rethymnon known for?

Rethymnon’s topography is full of interest. There are mountains and natural wonders, like amazing caves. And there are cultural treasures, such as two of the most famous monasteries on the island. Some of Crete’s best known villages are here, too, and also some of its very finest beaches.

What should I buy in Crete?

Ten Souvenirs to Buy in Crete

1. Olive oil. Olives have been cultivated in Crete since the Minoan times (about 3500 BC).
2. Thyme honey.
3. Graviera cheese.
4. Herbs.
5. Local crafts.
6. Carob products.
7. Cretan knives.
8. Cretan boots.

Are there any markets in Crete?

There are a few weekly street markets in the towns. The most popular one is on Saturday in Chania in Odos Minoos, near the eastern fortification wall. The market offers mainly local fruit and vegetables, some fish stalls, live chicken and rabbits, a couple of plant stalls and cheap clothes stalls.

Which is the nicest part of Crete?

CHANIA. Chania (pronounced ‘Hania’ and sometimes spelt Xania), with its old Venetian streets, is the gem of Crete and its nicest city. It’s located on the western end of the north coast, with peaks of the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) providing a dramatic backdrop.

Is Chania or Heraklion better?

Chania is famous around Crete and Greece for its incredible architecture. Though Heraklion has several impressive buildings, it pales in comparison to Chania. On the other hand, Heraklion is more authentic, for lack of a better word. Both have a lively local population, but Chania is more touristy.

What is there to do in Rethymnon Old Town?

13 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions & Things to Do in Rethymnon

• Wander the Old Town. Street in the Old Town of Rethymnon | Photo Copyright: Lana Law.
• Old Venetian Harbor.
• Rimondi Fountain.
• Fortezza.
• Archaeological Museum of Rethymnon.
• Historical & Folk Art Museum of Rethymnon.
• Neratze Mosque.
• Porta Guora.

Is Rethymnon Lively?

Welcome to the forum. Rethymnon is a proper working town of the island, and not a resort. So yes it is lively. However the hotel you are refering to, although it’s one of the best of the town, is far away from the town itself, and you’d need at least 15 – 20 min by bus and a bit less by taxi to get there.