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Rethymnon accommodation

The old town of Rethymnon

How to select accommodation in Rethymnon

general information
  • Rethymnon is a prefecture in Crete island
  • Area: 1,496 square km
  • Population is approximately 82,234 inhabitants
  • Capital of Rethymnon is Rethymnon Town
  • Main port is in Rethymnon Town
  • Connected with Piraeus port of Athens
  • Connected via ferry with some Cycladic islands
  • Connected with Athens Athens International Airport via Heraklio and Chania
Short Description
In this Rethymnon travel guide, you will find rich information on accommodation in Rethymnon in general and then specifically for each area. You will learn about the history of the area, the town itself and villages in the countryside, plenteous sightseeing and the scores of pristine beaches.

Preveli beach in RethymnonIn the prefecture of Rethymnon, accommodation of every kind can be found in large numbers, especially in the most highly developed tourist areas of the prefecture.

Hotels in Rethymnon are many and the same applies to the loads of apartments in Rethymnon. There are also hundreds of rooms to be rented in Rethymnon. However, what seems to attract more and more fans lately are the luxury villas in Crete of varying standards ranging from plain detached houses (usually called villas) to splendid luxury villas and sometimes estates all up for rent. Generally, in Rethymnon, accommodation can range from low budget to very luxurious.

Another long range accommodation solution in Rethymnon is that of rental apartments of all kinds. Usually privately owned, they will provide a family or several good friends holidaying together with an economical family holiday alternative to the prudently budgeted accommodation. A large luxury Rethymnon villa with all the trimmings and many little extras that place this option well within the budget of the large family vacation to Rethymnon can experience. In the case of large families staying in a villa in Crete, the expense is substantially cheaper per person that of other seemingly cheap accommodation solutions and by far more comfortable since there is more room per person. For those that believe they cannot afford the budget required by a villain Crete, another solution for a number of people is to share in the expenses of said luxury villa in Crete amongst themselves, so it is ultimately a very affordable solution for large families, several couples, good family friends or an extended family - cousins, uncles etc.

In Rethymnon, rooms for rent are usually owned by family businesses and it is the cheapest accommodation type for short or long periods if one is not really concerned with creature comforts, just the basics but with all the necessary amenities.

Holidays in Rethymnon are an experience you will not forget; this is why it is among the most popular tourist areas of Greece and enjoys one of the highest repeat tourism positions in the country. In Rethymnon holidays that are well planned in advance, as well as those with prudent budgets during the low peak season, will leave you with very fond memories of the area. In fact, such is the charm of Rethymnon, that many visitors have chosen to make their home there for the summer months and some go so far as to choose to make it a permanent home to enjoy their pensions and life in general.


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