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What to do in Crete

Restaurant

Galera

Seafood restaurant, next to Filoxenia. 30 minute walk from the Old Town. Genuinely Alfred's favourite restaurant in...

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Prima Plora

Certified Organic Restaurant, comes highly recommended. Ness, it's waiting for you!

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Asikiko

Traditional Cretan restaurant in the Old Town. We're told it's where the locals go.

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Hasika

Greek, again in the Old Town. Comes recommended by Eva - looks a little bougier than your classic Greek. Go for a f...

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Rakodiko

Traditional Cretan, Old Town. Feels like a meal from a Cretan yiayia.

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Achinos

Greek food, but more gourmet (and right on the Harbour). Price point reflects location and view.

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Thraka

Best Souvlakia at the Marina Port.

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Meli

Delicious Gelato, apparently Alfred took a girl on a date here once. Not bad (both the date and the ice cream).

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Gyros

Kokkinos

Open 24 hours, where you'll for sure end up at the end of a big night.

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Beach

Bali beach

North side

Stunning! 25 minutes by car from the centre of Rethymno, no waves usually.

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Beach

Georgioupolis Village & Kalivaki beach

North side

Georgioupolis Village & Kalivaki beach, 20 by car, no waves

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Beach

Episkopi beach

North side

20 minutes by car from Rethymno centre. Waves when windy.

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Beach

Rethymno beach

North side

For convenience, it's great. Worth a swim.

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Beach

Preveli beach & palm tree forest

South side

50 minutes by car from Rethymno centre, and approx 10 minutes worth of hiking. Worth it!

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Beach

Mikro Ammoudi

South side

50 minutes from Rethymno centre by car, perfect for snorkling.

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Beach

Skinaria

South side

50 minutes from Rethymno centre by car, a great snorkling spot.

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Beach

Skouda beach

South side

60 minutes from Rethymno centre by car, a closed bay.

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Beach

Ammoudi beach

South side

Visit the beach then eat at Chyma Sto Kyma . You will have some of the best souvlakia of your trip, guaranteed.

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Beach

Elafonisi beach

South side

It's 3 hours from Rethymno but worth it, just trust us.

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Beach

Balos beach

South side

It's 2 hours drive, then requires a 20 minute hike BUT worth it, if you're up to it.

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Beach

Falasarna beach

South side

A 2 hour drive from Rethymno, but look at the colour of the water !

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Bars

Fraoules

Great cocktails on the Boulevard of Rethymno.

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Lux

Cocktails and Shisha, on the Boulevard of Rethymno. Always pumping.

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Store 311

On the Boulevard of Rethymno, outdoor seating.

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Bora Bora Beach Bar

Beach bar with sunbeds and bar at night, 20 minute walk from the Old Town.

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Baja Beach Bar

Beach bar with large pool, 10 minutes by car from Rethymno old town. A bit bougier than Bora Bora, but less fun.

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Del Sons Pub & Sports Cafe

In Platanias area, 15 minutes by car from Old Town. Go there to what the AFL final series (yes we know, we're sorry!)

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Bars

Fiagro Bar

Often plays live music, really quaint.

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Bars

Poquito Barra Latina

Cute little Mexican Bar in the Old Town. Alfred, Aaron and Ellena had great Margarits here with Eva when they were...

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Bars

Ali Vafi’s Garden

Old Town

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Cul De Sac

Fun bar in the Old Town. Open day and night.

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Bars

Hunky Funky Cocktail Bar

Modern cocktail bar in the Old Town. Orange chairs!

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Historical Site

Knossos Palace

Ellena and Alfred's Dad took them here as kids, before they even set foot on a beach...and you wonder why Ellena is...

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Outdoor Activity

Kournas Lake & Springs of Argyroupolis

Eva's 4 year old daughter Harriet pushed Aaron out of a boat in this lake last Easter. Stunning views.

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Outdoor Activity

Mili Gorge

Approximately 16 minute drive from Rethymno centre. Great landscape.

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Outdoor Activity

Kourtaliotiko Gorge (Waterfall)

A beautiful hike, 35 minute from Rethymno, then eat at Cretan Aroma.

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