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Marine Museum of Rethymno

Rethymno, Rethymno · Free

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Entry: Free

About

Shells and sea life for kids.

The Marine Museum of Rethymno is a small museum below the Fortezza, showing shells, sponges, fish and other sea life. It's a nice visit for families with children.

The museum displays a large collection of shells from Crete and around the world, as well as sponges, fish, crabs and other marine life. It's a small museum, ideal for children, and a good stop when the beach is too windy. It's located near the Fortezza, in the old town.

The museum is a nice stop for families, especially on a windy day when the beach is less inviting. Children can see shells of all shapes and sizes, sponges, starfish and other creatures. It's located near the Fortezza, so you can combine it with a visit to the fortress.

Around Rethymno

Nearest town: Rethymno, about 1 km by road
Nearest airport: Chania airport (CHQ), about 45 km by road

Rethymno sits between the mountains and two seas, and it is the easiest region to combine with the rest of the island. Its old town and Fortezza are among the best preserved on Crete, with Venetian doorways, Ottoman wooden balconies and a long sandy beach right next to the centre. More about Rethymno