Rethymno - Mylopotamos Crete Guidebook
Food Scene
Stamatis in Perama town offers a good selection of fast food...sandwiches, pizza, coffee etc. Delivery in Perama is also possible. Tel.: 0030 28340 22200.
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Σταματης μικρογευματα
Stamatis in Perama town offers a good selection of fast food...sandwiches, pizza, coffee etc. Delivery in Perama is also possible. Tel.: 0030 28340 22200.
Drinks & Nightlife
We would recommend a visit to Klados Winery, a small family business, that was started in 1997. The winery is equipped with modern technology, in both wine making and bottling and it’s surrounded by an organic vineyard, planted with the famous Rethymnian white grape variety of ''Vidiano''. Website: http://kladoswinery.gr/index_en.php
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Klados Winery
Ethniki Odos Rethimnou IrakliouWe would recommend a visit to Klados Winery, a small family business, that was started in 1997. The winery is equipped with modern technology, in both wine making and bottling and it’s surrounded by an organic vineyard, planted with the famous Rethymnian white grape variety of ''Vidiano''. Website: http://kladoswinery.gr/index_en.php
Sightseeing
The village of Anogia, is located 740 metres up on the north face of Mount Psiloritis and it has particularly close relationships with the mountain and its landscapes. The locals are mainly engaged in farming and are characterised by their hospitality. Also, you can enjoy your coffee in the cafes and taste the traditional Cretan dishes at local taverns. Moreover, women still weave traditional Cretan weavings of unsurpassed quality that you will find in many shops. The village has a long historical tradition as well, as its residents have participated in almost all revolutions in Crete and the village and gave refuge to the rebels, even when the Turks burnt out the village in 1822 and 1867.
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Anogia
The village of Anogia, is located 740 metres up on the north face of Mount Psiloritis and it has particularly close relationships with the mountain and its landscapes. The locals are mainly engaged in farming and are characterised by their hospitality. Also, you can enjoy your coffee in the cafes and taste the traditional Cretan dishes at local taverns. Moreover, women still weave traditional Cretan weavings of unsurpassed quality that you will find in many shops. The village has a long historical tradition as well, as its residents have participated in almost all revolutions in Crete and the village and gave refuge to the rebels, even when the Turks burnt out the village in 1822 and 1867.
The monastery can be accessed by car via the village Doxaro and the rough landscape is amazing. There is a second road starting from Sisses village. The monastery is built like a fortress and the main temple is dedicated to the Holy Cross. The monastery played an important revolutionary role against the Turks, so it was twice destroyed. Till late 90s, the monastery was completely deserted and ruined, but today it has been restored and is operates normally. The buildings are located on two levels with two courtyards. The main temple is built on the south courtyard. Outside the temple stands a beautiful Venetian fountain, while the main entrance is imposing.
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Vossakos monastery
The monastery can be accessed by car via the village Doxaro and the rough landscape is amazing. There is a second road starting from Sisses village. The monastery is built like a fortress and the main temple is dedicated to the Holy Cross. The monastery played an important revolutionary role against the Turks, so it was twice destroyed. Till late 90s, the monastery was completely deserted and ruined, but today it has been restored and is operates normally. The buildings are located on two levels with two courtyards. The main temple is built on the south courtyard. Outside the temple stands a beautiful Venetian fountain, while the main entrance is imposing.
The Fortezza (fortress) in Rethymno was built by the Venetians (1573) to protect the city. Not only are walls, church and the remains of its buildings of interest, the views from it to the town are a great way to start planning your tour of the town. There are also sweeping sea views and a gift shop. Events take place during the summer! Open daily.
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Fortezzan linna
The Fortezza (fortress) in Rethymno was built by the Venetians (1573) to protect the city. Not only are walls, church and the remains of its buildings of interest, the views from it to the town are a great way to start planning your tour of the town. There are also sweeping sea views and a gift shop. Events take place during the summer! Open daily.
The beautiful monastery of Arkadi can be found in the foothills of the western Ida (Psiloritis) Mountain. The Cretans consider the monastery as a symbol of freedom from the turks. During the revolt in 1866, hundreds of refugees and Cretan freedom fighters sought sanctuary in the wine store rooms with the monks, where there was also a stash of gunpowder. When the Turks made their way towards their last refuge, the Abbot gave the order to fire the gunpowder. Hundreds of Cretans and Turks were killed; giving real meaning to the battle cry of Crete - “freedom or death”! November 8th is a day of celebrations in Arkadi and Rethymno.
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Αρκάδι
The beautiful monastery of Arkadi can be found in the foothills of the western Ida (Psiloritis) Mountain. The Cretans consider the monastery as a symbol of freedom from the turks. During the revolt in 1866, hundreds of refugees and Cretan freedom fighters sought sanctuary in the wine store rooms with the monks, where there was also a stash of gunpowder. When the Turks made their way towards their last refuge, the Abbot gave the order to fire the gunpowder. Hundreds of Cretans and Turks were killed; giving real meaning to the battle cry of Crete - “freedom or death”! November 8th is a day of celebrations in Arkadi and Rethymno.
Mount Ida, presently known as Psiloritis (Greek: Ψηλορείτης, meaning "high mountain"), is the highest mountain on Crete. Located in the Rethymno regional unit, it was sacred to the Greek Titaness Rhea. As an island high point at 2.456 m, it is the mountain with the highest topographic prominence in Greece. Interesting features are the plateau of Nida and the forest of Ruva on the east side. The observatory of the University of Crete is located on the secondary peak Skinakas at 1.750m.
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Mount Ida
Mount Ida, presently known as Psiloritis (Greek: Ψηλορείτης, meaning "high mountain"), is the highest mountain on Crete. Located in the Rethymno regional unit, it was sacred to the Greek Titaness Rhea. As an island high point at 2.456 m, it is the mountain with the highest topographic prominence in Greece. Interesting features are the plateau of Nida and the forest of Ruva on the east side. The observatory of the University of Crete is located on the secondary peak Skinakas at 1.750m.
On the slopes of Psiloritis Mountain lies the cave of Ideon Andron. Ideon Andron is one of the greatest sanctuaries in Crete and is reportedly where Zeus, the Father of Gods grew up. The main chamber is 40 metres long and 50 metres wide.
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Ideon Andron
On the slopes of Psiloritis Mountain lies the cave of Ideon Andron. Ideon Andron is one of the greatest sanctuaries in Crete and is reportedly where Zeus, the Father of Gods grew up. The main chamber is 40 metres long and 50 metres wide.
Sfentoni Cave, near Zoniana village, is considered as one of the five best preserved caves of Greece and the first one in Crete. Its stalagmitic and stalactitic décor is really impressive and definitely worth visiting!
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Sfendonin luola Zonianassa
Sfentoni Cave, near Zoniana village, is considered as one of the five best preserved caves of Greece and the first one in Crete. Its stalagmitic and stalactitic décor is really impressive and definitely worth visiting!
The plateau of Nida is one of the largest in Crete, located at an altitude of 1400 meters, in the heart of the Psiloritis Mountain and it's ideal for walking. The peaks of the surrounding mountains are white until early summer, forming a wonderful landscape. On one edge of the plateau, you will find a large stone sculpture, the Rebels of Peace, which reminds visitors of the Cretan resistance during the German occupation.
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Oropédio Nídas
The plateau of Nida is one of the largest in Crete, located at an altitude of 1400 meters, in the heart of the Psiloritis Mountain and it's ideal for walking. The peaks of the surrounding mountains are white until early summer, forming a wonderful landscape. On one edge of the plateau, you will find a large stone sculpture, the Rebels of Peace, which reminds visitors of the Cretan resistance during the German occupation.
Parks & Nature
Panormo is situated about 20km east of Rethymno, in the region of Milopotamos. It is a tranquil resort, which has met a fast development in recent years, without however losing its traditional face. The wild beauty of the pure Cretan landscapes, the picturesque village, the beautiful beaches and easy access, have contributed to this development. In Panormo there are actually two main beaches and a few smaller ones. As the name implies, Panormos is a natural harbour with calm waters. Restaurants, cafes, mini markets, bakery and gift shops can be found in the village!
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Panormos in Rethymno
Panormo is situated about 20km east of Rethymno, in the region of Milopotamos. It is a tranquil resort, which has met a fast development in recent years, without however losing its traditional face. The wild beauty of the pure Cretan landscapes, the picturesque village, the beautiful beaches and easy access, have contributed to this development. In Panormo there are actually two main beaches and a few smaller ones. As the name implies, Panormos is a natural harbour with calm waters. Restaurants, cafes, mini markets, bakery and gift shops can be found in the village!
In the village of Melidoni you will find the Melidoni Caves, where there is a number of very impressive stalactites and stalagmites. In 1823 the Ottoman army besieged the caves where approximately 370 inhabitants, mainly women and children, were hiding. Under the orders of Hussein Bay, the entrance was jammed with flammable materials and set on fire. After the Turks left, the bones were collected and placed in an ossuary which now stands in the middle of the central chamber. If you decide to visit the Caves, please wear sturdy shoes, as the ground may be slippery and we suggest you take a torch to enter the chambers.
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Melidonin luola
MelidoniIn the village of Melidoni you will find the Melidoni Caves, where there is a number of very impressive stalactites and stalagmites. In 1823 the Ottoman army besieged the caves where approximately 370 inhabitants, mainly women and children, were hiding. Under the orders of Hussein Bay, the entrance was jammed with flammable materials and set on fire. After the Turks left, the bones were collected and placed in an ossuary which now stands in the middle of the central chamber. If you decide to visit the Caves, please wear sturdy shoes, as the ground may be slippery and we suggest you take a torch to enter the chambers.
Bali has four beaches, which are formed in sandy coves with nice greenish waters. The beaches are almost always calm, since the direction of Bali is western. They all are suitable for children and well organised. Moreover, water is cool because of the several springs that carry fresh water into the sea. Several tavernas can also be found at the beaches of Bali!
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Bali
Bali has four beaches, which are formed in sandy coves with nice greenish waters. The beaches are almost always calm, since the direction of Bali is western. They all are suitable for children and well organised. Moreover, water is cool because of the several springs that carry fresh water into the sea. Several tavernas can also be found at the beaches of Bali!
Arts & Culture
Featuring the long and close relationship of the region and the whole Crete with olives and olive oil, the Olive Museum in Kapsaliana village, is housed in the restored spaces of an old olive oil press mill, which operated in the Arkadi monastery and was built in 1763 by the abbot Filaretos. The Museum is located in the center of a residential complex, an exhibit itself, of high cultural value. The building complex remained in operation until the early 20th century and it consists of the cell of the monk, the production area and the monastery storage room and its historic olive grove. Tel.: 0030 28310 72731 - 34.
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Kapsaliana
Featuring the long and close relationship of the region and the whole Crete with olives and olive oil, the Olive Museum in Kapsaliana village, is housed in the restored spaces of an old olive oil press mill, which operated in the Arkadi monastery and was built in 1763 by the abbot Filaretos. The Museum is located in the center of a residential complex, an exhibit itself, of high cultural value. The building complex remained in operation until the early 20th century and it consists of the cell of the monk, the production area and the monastery storage room and its historic olive grove. Tel.: 0030 28310 72731 - 34.
The originality of this museum is that the objects of the permanent exhibition will be updated periodically with new and older finds excavated so that the public interest is continuous and relates to the discovery and expansion of the excavation work on the site. The exhibition will be accompanied by original and modern audiovisual exhibits. The archaeological site is also worth visiting.
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Muinainen Eleuthernan museo
123 Epar.Od. Aggelianon-ElefthernasThe originality of this museum is that the objects of the permanent exhibition will be updated periodically with new and older finds excavated so that the public interest is continuous and relates to the discovery and expansion of the excavation work on the site. The exhibition will be accompanied by original and modern audiovisual exhibits. The archaeological site is also worth visiting.
At the mountain village of Anogia, you can find the theatre dedicated to Nikos Xylouris, a local musician, where festivals take place during the summer. The village has a long music and historical tradition and it's located 740 metres up on the north face of Mount Psiloritis. The house of Nikos Xylouris, which now operates as a museum is also worth visiting. Traditional restaurants and cafes can be found in the village, as well.
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Theatro Nikou Xilouri
At the mountain village of Anogia, you can find the theatre dedicated to Nikos Xylouris, a local musician, where festivals take place during the summer. The village has a long music and historical tradition and it's located 740 metres up on the north face of Mount Psiloritis. The house of Nikos Xylouris, which now operates as a museum is also worth visiting. Traditional restaurants and cafes can be found in the village, as well.
The museum includes 87 wax figures, which represent life-size figures taken from scenes from the history of Crete. The decoration is also similar to the topics of the exhibits. Address: Zoniana village Tel. 0030 28340 61087.
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Wax Museum Potamianou
The museum includes 87 wax figures, which represent life-size figures taken from scenes from the history of Crete. The decoration is also similar to the topics of the exhibits. Address: Zoniana village Tel. 0030 28340 61087.
The Wooden Sculptures Museum at the centre of Crete and at the foot of the sacred mountain of Psiloritis works both as a Museum and Workshop and is the outcome of twenty years of involvement with sculpture. The visitor has the opportunity to tour the museum and the workshop and find out the aesthetic and artistic proposal, traditional elements, folklore elements, sociological data and historical evidence. Visiting the museum can be combined with significant antiquities of Axos, which has a continues history of 4000 years. Address: Axos village, Mylopotamos area, Rethymno Tel.: 0030 6937691387 Website: http://woodenmuseum.gr/en/
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Μουσείο Ξυλογλυπτικής Αξού
The Wooden Sculptures Museum at the centre of Crete and at the foot of the sacred mountain of Psiloritis works both as a Museum and Workshop and is the outcome of twenty years of involvement with sculpture. The visitor has the opportunity to tour the museum and the workshop and find out the aesthetic and artistic proposal, traditional elements, folklore elements, sociological data and historical evidence. Visiting the museum can be combined with significant antiquities of Axos, which has a continues history of 4000 years. Address: Axos village, Mylopotamos area, Rethymno Tel.: 0030 6937691387 Website: http://woodenmuseum.gr/en/
Heading towards Heraklion, you can find the picturesque village of Margarites with its centenarian olive trees. Margarites is famous for the making of handmade ceramic creations, which has been developed by its inhabitants centuries ago. There are lots of local shops where you can buy pretty souvenirs and see the artists in actions, using techniques practised in ancient Knossos. There are several churches with Byzantine frescoes and small tavernas where you can take refreshments. Finally, enjoy a walk in the narrow streets and a coffee or snack at the local restaurants and cafes!
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Margarites
Heading towards Heraklion, you can find the picturesque village of Margarites with its centenarian olive trees. Margarites is famous for the making of handmade ceramic creations, which has been developed by its inhabitants centuries ago. There are lots of local shops where you can buy pretty souvenirs and see the artists in actions, using techniques practised in ancient Knossos. There are several churches with Byzantine frescoes and small tavernas where you can take refreshments. Finally, enjoy a walk in the narrow streets and a coffee or snack at the local restaurants and cafes!
Shopping
In the nearby town of Perama, you can find a selection of various shops for your every day needs... butcher, fresh fish, bakery, super markets, restaurants and cafes! Also, petrol stations, banks, pharmacy, hair dresser and post office are available!
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Perama
In the nearby town of Perama, you can find a selection of various shops for your every day needs... butcher, fresh fish, bakery, super markets, restaurants and cafes! Also, petrol stations, banks, pharmacy, hair dresser and post office are available!
The old and new town of Rethymno, offer a great variety of shops, restaurants, cafes, museums, cinemas and other amenities! Buy your souvenirs from the gift shops and take a long walk through the picturesque narrow streets! Also, a long walk at the vast sandy beach is a must!
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Rethimno
The old and new town of Rethymno, offer a great variety of shops, restaurants, cafes, museums, cinemas and other amenities! Buy your souvenirs from the gift shops and take a long walk through the picturesque narrow streets! Also, a long walk at the vast sandy beach is a must!
Essentials
Correspondence can be handed out to the Post Office in Perama town for mailing. Opening hours are from 08:30 to 14.00 hours, Monday to Friday, except for public holidays. Post offices sell stamps, postcards, souvenirs and packing materials. Also, individual yellow post boxes exist in various locations.
Ελληνικά Ταχυδρομεία (ΕΛΤΑ)
2 Machiton Scholis ChorofilakisCorrespondence can be handed out to the Post Office in Perama town for mailing. Opening hours are from 08:30 to 14.00 hours, Monday to Friday, except for public holidays. Post offices sell stamps, postcards, souvenirs and packing materials. Also, individual yellow post boxes exist in various locations.
Medicine prescriptions can be bayed from the Pharmacies situated in Perama village. Pharmacies in Greece are indicated by a large green cross on the shop’s sign. If the green cross is lit, means that the pharmacy is open. Opening hours for chemist shops are from 08:00 to 14.00 and from 17:30 to 20:30 hours, Monday to Friday, except from public holidays. Also, some pharmacies are open during the weekend. When closed, details of a 24 hour duty chemist are usually displayed on the shop’s door. Pharmacists are usually very good at giving advice for non-urgent problems and you may not need a prescription for certain medicines.
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Polioudakis ADAMANTIA, PHARMACY
439 Palea EO Rethimnou IrakliouMedicine prescriptions can be bayed from the Pharmacies situated in Perama village. Pharmacies in Greece are indicated by a large green cross on the shop’s sign. If the green cross is lit, means that the pharmacy is open. Opening hours for chemist shops are from 08:00 to 14.00 and from 17:30 to 20:30 hours, Monday to Friday, except from public holidays. Also, some pharmacies are open during the weekend. When closed, details of a 24 hour duty chemist are usually displayed on the shop’s door. Pharmacists are usually very good at giving advice for non-urgent problems and you may not need a prescription for certain medicines.
Opening hours for banks are from 08:00 to 14.30 hours, Monday to Thursday and from 08:00 to 14.00 hours on Friday and they will be closed on public holidays. Branches of some major banks (National Bank of Greece, Piraeus Bank and Pancretan Bank) are located in Perama village and most of them have ATM machines, from which you can make a withdrawal with a variety of cards, with a small charge. Banks can also help you in case you need money exchange.
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Pancreta Bank
Palea Ethniki Odos Rethimnou IrakliouOpening hours for banks are from 08:00 to 14.30 hours, Monday to Thursday and from 08:00 to 14.00 hours on Friday and they will be closed on public holidays. Branches of some major banks (National Bank of Greece, Piraeus Bank and Pancretan Bank) are located in Perama village and most of them have ATM machines, from which you can make a withdrawal with a variety of cards, with a small charge. Banks can also help you in case you need money exchange.
In Perama Health Center, a general doctor is available 24/7. Tel.: 0030 28343 40000. In case you need an ambulance please call 166.
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Perama Health Center
In Perama Health Center, a general doctor is available 24/7. Tel.: 0030 28343 40000. In case you need an ambulance please call 166.
A Carrefour super market for your every day needs is located in Perama town. Several other super markets are also available!
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Carrefour
A Carrefour super market for your every day needs is located in Perama town. Several other super markets are also available!
Two kinds of petrol can be found in the local petrol stations: unleaded and diesel. Please always which type your vehicle uses. Opening hours for petrol stations are from 07:00 to 21:00 hours, Monday to Saturday, except from public holidays. Some stations are also operating on Sundays. Please note that it’s advised to fill up your cat, before you go on a trip, especially in the mountains, because you may not find many petrol stations. Also, the few petrol stations on the highway are more expensive. In Perama there are 3 petrol stations: EKO, Shell and BP.
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bp
Eparchiaki Odos Peramatos-PanormouTwo kinds of petrol can be found in the local petrol stations: unleaded and diesel. Please always which type your vehicle uses. Opening hours for petrol stations are from 07:00 to 21:00 hours, Monday to Saturday, except from public holidays. Some stations are also operating on Sundays. Please note that it’s advised to fill up your cat, before you go on a trip, especially in the mountains, because you may not find many petrol stations. Also, the few petrol stations on the highway are more expensive. In Perama there are 3 petrol stations: EKO, Shell and BP.