Hotels in Rethymno, Greece

Rethymno, on Crete's northern coast, has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers (averaging 85°F/29°C) and mild, rainy winters (around 55°F/13°C). It's famous for its 16th-century Venetian harbor and the massive Fortezza fortress, where you can stroll cobblestone streets lined with Turkish minarets and Venetian loggias. In summer, swim at Plakias Beach on the south coast, or hike the Kourtaliotiko Gorge; in winter, explore the Historical and Folklore Museum without the crowds.