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Address: Rethymno, GR
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All for an unforgettable holidays. Car rental. Transfers. Excursions and private tours. Boat trips. Fishing. Diving.Jeep and quad safari. Horse riding. Cretan Night.
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Santorini. Villas and apartments. Crete, Rethymno

27/06/2024

Luxury Cruise Balos-Gramvousa by Catamaran

Embark on an unforgettable voyage through the crystalline waters of Crete aboard our luxurious catamaran. Departing from the enchanting Kissamos port, prepare to indulge in a day of unparalleled adventure and relaxation as we set sail towards the mesmerizing wonders of Balos Bay and Gramvousa Island.

Step aboard our state-of-the-art catamaran, where opulence meets comfort, and allow our experienced crew to pamper you with impeccable service throughout your journey. As we glide gracefully across the azure Aegean Sea, soak in the panoramic views of the rugged coastline and vibrant landscapes that adorn the horizon.
ntinuing our voyage, we navigate towards the legendary Gramvousa Island, crowned by its majestic Venetian fortress perched atop rugged cliffs.

During our stop at Gramvousa Island, indulge in a sumptuous lunch experience featuring the freshest seafood delicacies, meticulously prepared by our talented onboard chefs. Savor the flavors of the sea while taking in the unparalleled beauty of your surroundings.

For those seeking further adventure, take advantage of our complimentary snorkeling equipment, stand-up paddleboards (SUP), and fishing equipment. Dive beneath the surface to discover the vibrant marine life, glide atop the waves on a paddleboard, or try your hand at fishing in the azure depths.

Throughout the day, savor delectable gourmet cuisine and refreshing beverages served onboard, ensuring that every moment of your experience is nothing short of extraordinary.

Join us on this exclusive catamaran sailing cruise and discover the beauty and splendor of Balos Bay and Gramvousa Island in unparalleled luxury and style.

Book your unforgettable trip

22/06/2024

Cretan Night.

Have fun with us every Thursday

20/06/2024

Kornas lake

16/06/2024

Rimondi fountain, Rethymno

10/06/2024

Matala. Bright and attractive.

The famous village of Matala and the beach of the same name are located in the region of Heraklion on the western coast of the Mesar plain. The magnificent beach, the cleanest sea, small cozy hotels, the original landscape have made Matala one of the most popular places in Crete.

Matala has always been attractive and of strategic importance. Only artificial caves in the rock indicate that already in prehistoric times people lived here, moreover, in some caves there were several rooms, and the niches were decorated with carved ornaments.

In the Minoan era, according to scientists, Matala was the port of the city of Festos - one of the main centers of the Minoan civilization.

Later in the I-II centuries AD. the caves of Matala were used as tombs. At this time, Matala was already the port of Gortyn.

In the 70s of the XX century, hippies from all over the world chose this paradise, after which a common misconception appeared that "Matala is the center of hippies."
The Greek movie about hippies "My Aunt the Hippie" was filmed here. Even the musicians of the Rolling Stones came here, making it even more popular.

But according to one version, after the collapse of one of the caves and the death of a man, the hippies were expelled from here, and the caves were fenced off and taken under guard. According to another version, the inhabitants of Crete, shocked by such a neighborhood, gradually drove the hippies out of the caves. Currently, the caves are protected by the Archaeological Service, but anyone can get inside (admission 4 euros).

Matala is located in a fairly good place, due to which the local climate is considered one of the most favorable on the island, and in the Mediterranean basin as a whole. Located between two low mountains, Matala has its own microclimate with mild winters and not hot summers. And its orientation to the west allows you to admire the unique beauty of sunsets.

Located 60 km from Heraklion and 82 km from Rethymnon

04/06/2024

Damnoni. South

28/05/2024

Cretan Night.

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We invite you to a celebration with incendiary dances and traditional Cretan food and drinks.

The evening takes place in a traditional Cretan village, in a Greek tavern-museum, where a homely environment is preserved with old photographs and artisans' tools.

Live music, dancers in national costumes, Cretan spirit and color.

Everyone will have the opportunity not only to have a delicious dinner, but also to take part in the dance program and learn the famous Sirtaki.

Every Thursday from Rethymno

Included transfer, food, drinks, music program

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28/05/2024

24/05/2024

Agia Galini

Hidden among the mountains in the Gulf of Mesara on the Libyan Sea, almost on the very border of the nome of Rethymno with the nome of Heraklion in the south of Crete, is the picturesque village of Agia Galini (Agia Galini, Γαλήνη). Quaint winding streets, white houses with blue shutters hugging the rocks,
thickets of subtropical greenery, a port that keeps the history of the village, a sea bay shimmering with turquoise blue colors- all this creates a picture of unreal beauty.

The romantic halo of Aya Galini gives a whole collection of legends associated with this area. The ancient port on the coast faithfully and devotedly served the trading affairs of the ancient city of Sivritos (in some sources it is persistently called Sibrit), and the village itself was called Sulia in ancient times. But this was not the beginning of all beginnings. Even in earlier centuries, the first commune here was formed by the inhabitants of the village of Melambes, who had once entered the Gulf of Mesara and remained there to live forever.
All the settlements from antiquity to the present, who chose the area of current Agia Galini for deployment, did not mind at all that their houses would cascade down to the Libyan Sea along curved streets. The favorable climate made it possible to decorate the dwellings with flowers climbing the walls, the generous sea daily shared with people a rich catch of fish and seafood. Life in the village at all times proceeded well and measuredly, and for some time now Agia Galini has also become a popular resort, included in the list of “subordinates” of the nome of Rethymnon.

For a long time, the settlement was built in the classical form of a Roman amphitheater, cascades of buildings, framed by a persistent vine of climbing flora, rush down to the fertile moisture of the Libyan Sea.

To the right of the current pier of Ayia Galini is a low brown rock with 2 white figures holding stone wings in their hands. These are the famous Daedalus and Icarus. The origins of the legend go back to the time of the events of ancient Greek myths. The story goes that the talented engineer Daedalus, who served under the Minoan state and became famous for centuries for the construction of the Knossos labyrinth, embarrassed the lord of Crete with his knowledge of the structure of the underground "quest". In order not to be subjected to cruel reprisals, he made wax wings for himself and his son Icarus. From the island, father and son flew just off the cliff near Agia Galini, but Icarus failed to reach other territories of Hellas. The stubborn obstinate all the time strove to stay closer to the scorching sun, the material from which the wings were made turned into a viscous mass, the young man crashed on the coastal stones and drowned.

Descending from the upper "floors" of the village, you always find yourself in the realm of taverns and shops. The path to the sea fascinates with amazing beauty: mountains, sea and rocks, entwined with weaving flower patterns. Right in the city, the Platis River flows, entering the beach.

Agia Galini is located 55 km from Rethymno

21/05/2024

Plakias, may 2024

19/05/2024

We offer you amazing sailing experience, boat trips from Rethymno along the north coast of Crete.

Give yourself an unforgettable sea voyage, dissolving in the arms of wind and waves. Visit the beautiful caves with stalactites, Kamarola stone arch, swim in the crystal clear waters of the Cretan Sea from a boat or on secret beaches.

1.Τrip by Katamaran

During the cruise, you can go snorkelling, swim on a SUP board or just ride the waves on an inflatable flamingo. We provide guests with all the necessary equipment.

Served food, menu is prepared with local organic products.

Small group, max 20 persons

Morning cruise 6.5h or Sunset Cruise 3.5h

2. Private boat trip

Rethymnon, caves, camarola,Panormo, Bali, Secret bay:
Starting from Marine to the east side of Rethymno. First stop is the caves, where we can stop inside them for swimming and snorkelling. Second stop is Camarola, a beach accessible only from the sea. Third stop is Bali,a beautiful village where we also stop for swimming. Last destinationis a secret bay, which we have discovered east of Bali, with calm and clean waters! Last stop is Panormos, a traditional village where you can have a meal!
This cruise lasts 8 hours.

Rethymno caves Kefalas Georgioupolis Fortezza castle.
This is our highly recommended cruise and include these: 2 caves which we go inside them by boat to take beautiful photos, 2 stops on clean, amazing bays and a stop for lunch on a traditional village which is built on a river (Georgioupolis). This cruise lasts 6.

Also you can choose a trip for less hours

3. Rent a small motor boat and be a capitan. No license.

Because you deserve great holidays.

18/05/2024

One-day trip to Santorini.

Visit the most beautiful island of Greece.

Blue and white Santorini is waiting for you.

At 8.00 departure from Rethymno. In 2.5 hours, a high-speed catamaran will take you to to your dream.
In the port of Santorini our guides will assist you to board your bus and during the road provide you information regarding the island's culture and history.
First we go to Oia, where you have 2 hours to enjoy the unique view.
Second stop is a wonderful capital of the island - Fira. Here you will have 2.5 hours free time.
For extra pay you can make a trip by small boat around volcano and swim in hot springs.

Every Tuesday and Saturday from Rethymno

English, German, French, Polish, Russian

from 145 euro.

17/05/2024

ARGIROUPOLI

immersed in greenery mountain village with a long history.

The village is located in the mountains, at an altitude of 700 meters above sea level. The sea coast is about seven kilometers from here.

Once on the site of Argiroupoli there was a rich and independent ancient city of Lappa. Gradually, on the site of Lappa, the small town of Poli grew up, which was called Gaidopoli under Turkish rule, later reduced to a village, which in 1822 received the name Argyroupoli.

The last finest hour, when the name reappeared on the pages of history, Argiroupoli experienced in 1878: it was here that the accession of Crete to Greece was proclaimed.

Since then, Argiroupoli has been a quiet mountain village. Today its population is about 400 people. Tourists come here to admire the ancient ruins, enjoy the beauty of the famous waterfalls and taste delicious dishes in taverns near the waterfalls.

Springs and waterfalls

Since ancient times, Lappa has been famous for its springs. The Romans, great lovers of water procedures, built baths and an aqueduct on the local sources.

The partially destroyed aqueduct has been slightly restored in our time, and everyone can admire the powerful buildings, the remains of Roman baths and watermills.

Nature has always been generous to Argiroupoli. It is unusually beautiful here, a lot of greenery, an abundance of springs, which, flowing down from the mountains, form waterfalls. Also in the vicinity of the village grows the famous plane tree, dating back two thousand years.

Shops and taverns

In the village itself there is a well-known olive cosmetics shop Lappa Avocado.

All cosmetics are natural, created according to family recipes. Some tourists specially come to Argiroupoli every year for creams made from olive oil and avocados.

Just below the village, where the transparent jets of springs beat, are the taverns of Argiroupoli. They are so well built into the remains of the aqueduct and Roman baths that they seem to be a natural part of the landscape.

Meat is served here, mainly lamb roasted over an open fire (the famous Cretan Anticristo), and the freshest fish.
If desired, a tourist can choose a sturgeon in the aquarium, and it will be cooked right there.

For dessert, it is proposed to enjoy delicious local homemade ice cream and watermelons chilled in spring water.

11/05/2024

Kournas Lake. The only freshwater lake in Crete. Here you can relax, enjoying the beautiful views, swim, ride catamarans, make a company with geese, and if you're lucky, with turtles.

10/05/2024

GEORGYROUPOLI

A seaside village located 23 km from Rethymnon.

It used to be called Almiros, but was renamed in honor of the Cretan prince - George of Greece, who loved to visit these lands for the purpose of hunting.
Today, Georgioupolis is a popular tourist resort. By the way, one of the longest sandy beaches begins in the village, stretching to the east for almost 9 km, up to the beaches of Episkopi and Petres.
This area is truly unique and unusual for the island of Crete. In the area of Georgioupolis, several rivers flow into the sea at once. In the northern part of the village, these are the Vlichada and Almyros rivers, between which the Kalivaki beach is located, in the eastern part of the village, the Perastikos river flows into the sea. And about 2.5 km east of Georgioupolis, in the area of the Mythos Palace Resort & Spa hotel, the Delfinas River flows into the sea, originating in lake Kournas.
The rivers are rich in fish, and in some of them you can also meet freshwater turtles. In particular, the Almiros River is of great interest, which forms a lake to the west of the village, which has become a real paradise for many representatives of flora and fauna.
Today, the mouth of the Almyros River is a small port with numerous fishing boats.

Georgiroupoli is the famous centuries-old eucalyptus trees, the central square with taverns, the picturesque promenade, decorated with pots of colorful geraniums, cozy hotels and apartments and, of course, beaches that are perfect for both children and adults...

And, of course, the main attraction of the city is the white Church of St. Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors, which is located 200 meters from the shore and is connected to it by a narrow path lined with stones right across the sea.

07/05/2024

🌴Palm beach Preveli.🌴

🌴Take a dip in the icy waters of the Kourtallotis mountain river.
Walk along the paths among the palm trees.
Relax on one of the most beautiful beaches in the Libyan Sea🌴

🌴Preveli palm forest is the second largest natural palm forest in Crete. And the largest natural palm forest, not only in Crete, but throughout Europe, grows in the east of the island, on the beach of Vai.🌴

🌴Preveli is located 35 km south of Rethymnon.
You can get there by car or regular bus, boat from Plakias or by booking an organized tour from Rethymnon.🌴

07/05/2024

Car rental 🚘 🏍
Transfers and private trips 🚕
Excursion in Crete 🏝: group and individual
One day trip to Santorini 🛳

Boat trips⛵️🚤🛥: group, private, semi-pravate. Yachts, Katamaran, motor boats

Diving
Quad or jeep safari
Horse riding 🐎

Cretan Night 🥂💃🕺: food,drinks, music, local dancing.

Villas and apartment for rent

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Rethymno

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03/05/2024

Saint George's festival in Asi Gonia.

06 05.2025 A unique trip to discover the culture and traditions of Crete

Every year on this day, all the herdsmen of the village bring their sheep and goats down from the mountain, wearing their best bell. In specially designed areas around the church, each flock waits its turn to be blessed by the priest. The shepherds then milk the sheep and distribute the milk to the visitors in bottles. We will watch the Divine Liturgy and the events we will drink and take milk as a blessing.

Then we will depart for the springs of Argyroupoli. An earthly paradise, with plenty of water and plenty of greenery, very close to the ruins of ancient Lappa. We will have time to eat in a traditional tavern and take a walk to admire the waters that come out of the church of Saint Dynami.

45€ per person.
From Rethymno.

30/04/2024

Rethymno.

Apartment of 120 m2 in the very center of the Old Town on the pedestrian street Arcadio.
Three bedrooms, three balconies, two toilets and one bathroom. It can comfortably accommodate 6-7 people. Located on the 2nd floor.. You can use the rooftop terrace with sea views.
The apartment has everything you need for a comfortable stay: wi-fi, TV, air conditioning, washing machine, ironing facilities, fully equipped kitchen, barbecue.
In the area there are shops and taverns for every taste.
Car parking is a 3-minute walk away.
Additionally, we can provide bicycles and electric scooters that can be parked inside the entrance.

29/04/2024

Kourtaliotiko Gorge

25/04/2024

Rethymno

23/04/2024

See the earth from the high feel lighter than a cloud, fly with the wind as one...
Give yourself an unforgettable adventure - a hot air balloon ride over the breathtaking landscapes of Lasithi

Mini group up to 8 people.
Individually.
Romantic flight for a couple.
Holiday is in the air.

23/04/2024

Mili Gorge. The green oasis, located above Rethymno, invites you to take a leisurely stroll accompanied by the singing of birds and the murmur of water. The length of the gorge - 3 km

18/04/2024

Olympic flame in Rethymno

15/04/2024

The charming village of Spili is located at the foot of Mount Kedros, somewhere in the middle between the northern and southern coasts of Crete, 30 km from Rethymno, at an altitude of 430 m.
The main attraction - Kefalovrisi - lion fountain (kefalo - head, vrisi - source, fountain) The Venetian fountain is located in the central square of the village. It is a long pool filled with springs from lion heads. Local legend says that a woman or a girl who drinks a little water from each source will get married soon. According to another legend, a person who drinks from each fountain will live for more than 100 years.
You should definitely take a walk deep into the village, enjoying charming quiet streets.
In Spili, as well as everywhere in Crete, there are numerous churches. The photo below shows the Orthodox Church, built in a typical 19th century style, is a yellow three-nave one-story building topped with a small dome with a wooden cross. The church has a small covered five-arched veranda where you can sit in silence, hiding from the sun. Next to it is a beautiful three-story bell tower.
Also noteworthy is the Folklore Museum. It was opened in 2011 and is dedicated to the life and culture of local residents. The museum is housed in a traditional two-story mansion. On the first floor, visitors enter a typical Cretan house with a collection of historical furniture and a complete renovation of the interiors. Among the exhibits of the museum are agricultural tools, textiles and embroidery, a loom, dishes, national costumes, and paintings. The friendly host will be happy to guide you on a tour.

12/04/2024

Melidoni cave.

The age of the natural cave Melidoni has more than tens of millennia, visitors can judge it by watching the huge stalactites and stalagmites inside it. Even in the Neolithic era, the first people worshiped their gods under these vaults, after which the Minoans chose a cave to worship the bronze giant Talos.
During the time of the Hellenes, who gradually absorbed the Minoans, this place became part of the rituals of the worship of Zeus and Hermes.
An equally important place is occupied by a cave in the history of medieval Rethymno. During the capture of the island by the Turks, more than 400 defenders, civilians and soldiers, took refuge under its vaults from the sharp sabers of the Ottoman soldiers. The people barricaded with stones, who took refuge in the cave, died from the smoke of the fires that the Ottomans lit. In honor of the death of the Cretans in the "Hall of Fame" of the Gerontospilios caves, a monument was erected to those who died at the hands of the Ottomans.
In the distant "halls" of the cave, an incredible spectacle opens before the guests, which is a thousand-year-old stone growths, and illuminated by fluorescent lighting, they seem to be playing with the guests. Each hall is a separate story or even a planet. There are no repetitive forms here, each ancient outgrowth tells its own story, revealing secret sacrifices and prayers to visitors during numerous worships of the almighty gods. The huge size of each of the growths makes a person feel like an atom of the universe, which only exists thanks to the kindness of the gods.
Indeed, nature is a great creator who creates unique and inimitable works of her own art, an example of this is a small bulge in the floor of one of the “halls” of the cave. The bizarre shape of a stone the size of a fist resembles the revived eye of a cyclops, which is about to rise from the ground. An indescribable feeling of awe, admiration and a little bit of fear will give goosebumps to every tourist and leave an indelible imprint in the memory of visiting the natural monument of Crete.
Melidoni cave is located 28 km east of Rethymno
You can visit the cave by rented car or as part of an organized excursion.

10/04/2024

Amazing boat trip from Rethymno by Katamaran along the north coast of Crete

Give yourself an unforgettable sea voyage, dissolving in the arms of wind and waves.

During the cruise, you can go snorkelling, swim on a SUP board or just ride the waves on an inflatable flamingo. We provide guests with all the necessary equipment.

Served food, menu is prepared with local organic products.

Small group, max 20 persons

Morning cruise 6.5h or Sunset Cruise 3.5h

Because you deserve great holidays.

Book in advance

08/04/2024

Arkadi Monastery - Symbol of the struggle for freedom.

20 kilometers from the city of Rethymno, at an altitude of 500 meters above sea level, there is one of the most significant monasteries of Crete - the monastery of Arkadi. It is a national symbol not only of Crete, but of the whole of Greece, and is also included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites as the European Monument of Freedom.

The first complex of buildings that formed the fortress was built during the Venetian period.

After the conquest of Crete by the Turks in 1669, the Turkish Pasha (Kiprisli) forbade ringing the bells in all the churches and monasteries of the island. However, the deacon of monastery Neophytos Patelaris, who knew Turkish, hurried with gifts to the conqueror at his large camp in Timbaki and asked permission to ring the bells in the Arkadi Monastery.

Pasha accepted the gifts and, appreciating the visit of the clergyman, allowed, as an exception, ringing the monastery bells. For this reason, the monastery of Arkadi in those days was called "Tsanli-Manastir", which means "Ringing the bells during the rituals."

During the Cretan uprising of 1866, the monks of Arkadi hid in the monastery about 300 fighters and 700 women and children who fled from the excesses of the Ottoman troops. After a three-day siege, the Turks finally broke through to the territory of the monastery. In order not to be captured, the rebels set fire to the powder magazines where they themselves hid. The explosion killed hundreds of people. The enraged Turks killed many of the survivors, but the news of the atrocities of the Ottomans quickly spread throughout Greece, inspiring the Hellenes to fight for independence.

Despite all this, many buildings of Arkadi survived. Among them is the main temple with a Venetian facade and a double bell tower. Inside is a carved altar screen made of cypress wood from 1902.

A tree grows in the courtyard behind the refectory, from the trunk of which, from the time of the siege, a Turkish shell sticks out to this day. And in the refectory itself (to the left of the church) there are tables and benches with traces of Ottoman swords.

In the far left corner of the courtyard is the most tragic place in the monastery - the blown up gunpowder store. Now there is a small exposition dedicated to the terrible events of 1866. And on the opposite side there is a stone arcade and a small museum. Its main exhibits are a fragment of the Gospel and an old refectory door with numerous bullet holes. A crypt has been arranged in the building of the former windmill - the skulls and bones of people who died during the explosion are kept here.

06/04/2024

A nice cozy apartment with everything you need for a comfortable stay in the heart of Rethymnon. Located on a quiet residential street, 5 minutes walk from the beach and promenade, 15 minutes from the Old Town. There are supermarkets, coffee houses, taverns, shops in the area. At your service kitchenette, air conditioning, TV, washing machine, ironing facilities, hair dryer, internet. Bed linen, towels, toiletries are provided. The apartment has a small quite patio, there you can relax, sunbathe, enjoy your morning coffee or glass of vine in the evening.
Ideal for 1-2 persons or couple.
Individual approach to all guests. Tourist and information services

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06/04/2024

What to do in Rethymno?

Make a trip to the eastern part of the Rethymnon region and ride on the slopes of Mount Ida. First stop - - the world-famous monument to the struggle for freedom.
Further along the route is the ancient city of Eleftherna, where archaeological excavations of a settlement that flourished from Homeric times to the decline of Byzantium are currently continuing. The city is known as the birthplace of the philosopher Diogenes, the sculptor Timocharis, the ancient Greek poets Linos and Amitor. The official opening of the Museum of Antiquity Artifacts on this territory took place in 2016. It is located on Mount Psiloritis overlooking the sea and surrounded by oaks, plane trees and olive trees. Outside, the museum is an avant-garde structure of glass and metal. Inside, in three halls, there are original expositions - thousands of antiquities.

Having touched the history, stop by the picturesque village of Margarites - the center of pottery production.

Then we you ccan visit one of the caves: Meledoni or Sfedoni.

After admiring the stalagtites and stalagmites, you can stop by the fishing village of Panormo, wander through the mighty streets and swim on one of the sandy beaches.

You can make a trip by car or book one of the excursion options.

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A nice cozy apartment with everything you need for a comfortable stay in the heart of Rethymnon. Located on a quiet residential street, 5 minutes walk from the beach and promenade, 15 minutes from the Old Town. There are supermarkets, coffee houses, taverns, shops in the area. At your service kitchenette, air conditioning, TV, washing machine, ironing facilities, hair dryer, internet. Bed linen, towels, toiletries are provided. The apartment has a small quite patio, there you can relax, sunbathe, enjoy your morning coffee or glass of vine in the evening. Ideal for 1-2 persons or couple. Individual approach to all guests. Tourist and information services https://www.facebook.com/share/p/NKGcNHmJhZp1ih4W/

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The carnivals died down and Lent began. The first day of Lent is called Clean Monday (Kaphara Deftera). On this day, mass celebrations are held throughout Greece and kites are flown. In the village of Gerani, neighboring Rethymnon, a Camel Parade took place, after which all those present were treated to a Lenten lunch.