Hidden gem
Anogeia
Proud mountain village on Psiloritis, famous for lyra music, weaving and shepherd cuisine.
All villages & towns · Anogeia
Towns & villages
Old towns, seaside and mountain villages
From the Venetian old towns of Chania and Rethymno to mountain villages where lyra music and shepherd cooking are part of daily life, Crete’s towns and villages are where you meet the island’s character.
Rethymno Old Town
Venetian lanes, a fortress and a long beach.
All villages & towns · Rethymno
Egyptian Lighthouse of Rethymno
The lighthouse at the end of the Venetian harbour.
Forts & castles · Rethymno
Agia Galini
A fishing village turned resort.
All villages & towns · Agios Vasileios
Plakias
A relaxed south coast village.
All villages & towns · Agios Vasileios
Rimondi Fountain
A Venetian fountain with lion heads.
Old towns & landmarks · Rethymno
Argyroupoli
Springs, waterfalls and Roman ruins.
All villages & towns · Rethymno
Spili
Famous for its lion fountains.
All villages & towns · Agios Vasileios
Amari Valley
A green valley between Psiloritis and Kedros.
Plateaus, forests & parks · Amari
Margarites
The pottery village of Crete.
All villages & towns · Rethymno
Neratze Mosque
Rethymno's minaret over the old town.
Old towns & landmarks · Rethymno
Venetian Loggia of Rethymno
An elegant 16th century loggia.
Old towns & landmarks · Rethymno
Myloi
An abandoned mill village in a gorge.
All villages & towns · Rethymno
Zoniana
Mountain village on Psiloritis with the Sfendoni cave.
All villages & towns · Anogeia
Bali
Former fishing village with small coves, between Rethymno and Heraklion.
All villages & towns · Mylopotamos
Panormo
Coastal village with a small harbour east of Rethymno.
All villages & towns · Mylopotamos
Maroulas
Hill village near Rethymno with Venetian towers.
All villages & towns · Rethymno
Chromonastiri
Village above Rethymno with a Byzantine church.
All villages & towns · Rethymno
Thronos
Village in the Amari valley on the site of ancient Sybrita.
All villages & towns · Amari
Amari
The village that gives its name to the Amari valley.
All villages & towns · Amari
Monastiraki (Amari)
Village in the Amari valley next to a Minoan palatial site.
All villages & towns · Amari
Hidden gem
Ibrahim Han Mosque (Fortezza)
A domed mosque inside the Fortezza.
Old towns & landmarks · Rethymno
Mirthios
A pretty hill village above Plakias.
All villages & towns · Rethymno
Patsos
A green village at the foot of Mount Soros.
All villages & towns · Amari
1 to 24 of 24tal
On the map
Things to do
Loading experiences…