Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece

Places to visit near Rethymno

Rethymno is a town in Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece, home to about 32,468 people. Within 50 km by road there are 200 places to visit — 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 forts & heritage, 37 caves and 18 churches. The must-see places are Kara Moussa Pascha (1 km), Rimondi Fountain (1 km) and Historical Folk-art Museum of Rethymno (1 km).

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Rethymno, Region of Crete
Rethymno, Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rethymno at a glance

Location
Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece
Population
about 32,468
Coordinates
35.3655° N, 24.4823° E
Places within 50 km
200 (55 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Rethymno

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rethymno

63 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rethymno. The closest is Gasparis (9 km); the best-known is Soros (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Soros · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Kouroupa · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Kotsifos Gorge · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Kryoneritis · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Gasparis · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~9 km
  • Kedros · viewpoint · Region of Crete · ~30 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Rethymno

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rethymno. The closest is Kara Moussa Pascha (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Rethymno

42 caves within 100 km of Rethymno. The closest is Cava Oinodos (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Rethymno

34 churches within 100 km of Rethymno. The closest is Metropolitan Church of Megali Panagia (1 km); the best-known is Agia Irini (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Rethymno

25 beaches & coast within 100 km of Rethymno. The closest is Fortezza Fortress (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Rethymno

13 museums within 100 km of Rethymno. The closest is Archeological Museum of Rethymno (1 km); the best-known is Historical Folk-art Museum of Rethymno (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Rethymno

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rethymno
  2. 1 km Rimondi Fountain · heritage site, Region of Crete
  3. 1 km Fortezza Fortress · beach, Region of Crete
  4. 1 km Historical Folk-art Museum of Rethymno · museum, Region of Crete
  5. 1 km Kara Moussa Pascha · heritage site, Region of Crete
  6. 4 km Halevi Monastery · monastery, Region of Crete
  7. 4 km Back to Rethymno

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From travellers near Rethymno

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How to reach Rethymno

    All places near Rethymno by distance

    Within 15 km of Rethymno

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rethymno by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5163Gasparis (9 km)
    Forts & heritage3260Kara Moussa Pascha (1 km)
    Caves3742Cava Oinodos (1 km)
    Churches1834Metropolitan Church of Megali Panagia (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2025Fortezza Fortress (2 km)
    Museums1013Archeological Museum of Rethymno (1 km)
    Other attractions911Bridge of Simas (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves57Agios Nikolaos (25 km)
    Waterfalls66Argyroupoli Waterfalls (20 km)
    Buddhist sites55Halevi Monastery (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs44Veli Pasha Mosque (1 km)
    Parks12Municipal Garden of Rethymno (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Potamoi Dam (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Samaria Gorge (61 km)

    Rethymno: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rethymno?

    Kara Moussa Pascha (heritage site, about 1 km), Rimondi Fountain (heritage site, about 1 km), Historical Folk-art Museum of Rethymno (museum, about 1 km), Fortezza Fortress (beach, about 2 km), Halevi Monastery (monastery, about 4 km), Agia Irini (church, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rethymno?

    200 places on Spotwander: 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 forts & heritage, 37 caves, 18 churches, 20 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rethymno?

    Gasparis, about 9 km by road; Kalogerado (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rethymno?

    Kara Moussa Pascha, about 1 km by road; Rimondi Fountain (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Rethymno?

    Cava Oinodos, about 1 km by road; Gerani Cave (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rethymno?

    Start in Rethymno, visit Rimondi Fountain, then Fortezza Fortress, then Historical Folk-art Museum of Rethymno, then Kara Moussa Pascha, then Halevi Monastery, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rethymno?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Rethymno

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Rethymno’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Rethymno on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.