Rethymno is a port city in northern Crete. It is to Heraklion and Chania, the third largest city on the island and forms as the center of the homonymous municipality Regional District Rethymno. Apart from Heraklion Rethymno is one of the two sites of the University of Crete. There is a public hospital and a private hospital.
Rethymno lies between the other two major cities of Crete. The urban area of Rethymno extends in an east-west orientation 5.5 km along the north coast. The center and the historic core of the city are situated on a rocky peninsula east of this location bay allowed the installation of a port.
From the coast to the closed buildings only up to 1.5 km ranges near the city center to the south. The municipality, however, extends to 13 kilometers into the interior of the island. From the southernmost point of the borough close to the 1,310 meter high mountain Krioneritis the south coast of Crete at Koraka beach at Rodakino there are still about five kilometers.
The beautiful old town of Rethymno with its numerous attractions, quaint shops, traditional tavernas and cafes, offering a variety of quiet village life. The 20 km long sandy beach with good infrastructure, numerous water sports are available. You'll also find well-run dive centers.