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Rethymno's Venetian Harbor – Fortezza of Rethymno loop from Kara Moussa Pascha

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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ρεθύμνης

Rethymno's Venetian Harbor – Fortezza of Rethymno loop from Kara Moussa Pascha

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Rethymno's Venetian Harbor – Fortezza of Rethymno loop from Kara Moussa Pascha

02:04

8.07km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Bus stop

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1.80 km

Rethymno Harbor and Beach Promenade

Highlight • Beach

The harbor is particularly beautiful in the evening.

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2.22 km

View of Rethymno's Venetian lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Great lighthouse in the port of Rethymno. There are very nice bars and restaurants in the harbor itself. 🚤🇬🇷👌👍🌞😎

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2.40 km

Rethymno's Venetian Harbor

Highlight • Structure

Small but nice. Annoying are the places where you can not pass without being addressed.

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2.87 km

Fortezza of Rethymno

Highlight • Historical Site

Very impressive old fortress that was formerly built to protect the Turks.

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2.90 km

Information board about the history of the Fortezza Fortress

Highlight • Monument

Well done, could be a few more signs

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2.96 km

Church of Agios Theodoros Trichinas

Highlight • Religious Site

3.89 km

The main entrance to the old town of Rethymno in Crete is the Guora Gate, also known as Megali Porta (Great Gate). It dates from the 16th century, from the Venetian period, and is the only surviving part of the old city wall.

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Tavernas Under the Canopy

Highlight • Restaurant

Iroon Polytechniou Square (Πλατεία Ηρώων Πολυτεχνείου) is a hidden green paradise in the middle of the city, surrounded by plane trees, oleander bushes, and traditional Cretan tavernas. Here you can enjoy Cretan delicacies under the leafy canopy while observing the lively hustle and bustle of the square.

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8.07 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.73 km

1.95 km

1.28 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.27 km

981 m

619 m

502 m

489 m

219 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 25 August

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Comments

October 19, 2023,🇬🇷 Impressionen aus Rethymno

Unfortunately, Komoot didn't really feel like it today and went to sleep right at the beginning. Nevertheless, here are a few impressions from Rethymno. Always worth a visit.

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October 27, 2024,Altstadtrunde durch Rethymno

To end the holiday, another short morning walk through the old town 🌞

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July 3, 2023,Rethymno

On the northwest coast of Crete, between Heraklion and Chania, is the third largest city on the island with around 32,500 inhabitants. Rethymno, also called Rethymnon, has been able to retain a certain originality with its historic old town and the picturesque old harbor and lighthouse. Exactly these spots we visited today and take you a little with us...

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March 26, 2026,Kreta 🇬🇷 Rethymno

The old town is soooo beautiful! 😍 just stroll through the alleys and enjoy...

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October 31, 2023,Kreta - Rethymno

At the beginning of our Crete vacation today we explored the fortress and the beautiful old town of Rethymno.
A fantastic city with many winding streets, quaint restaurants and a great old Venetian harbor.

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July 14, 2025,🇬🇷 Kreta - Am Strand von Rethymno City Tour

City Walking Tour of Rethymno – Culture, History & Sea Views

Duration: Approx. 4.5 hours
Start & Finish: Right in the heart of Rethymno, near the old town (everything was quite busy; the day trip here cost us €5.20, which was fair.)

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May 18, 2024,Altstadt von Rethymnon

Approximately 15 minutes walk from the free parking lot to the harbor.

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October 22, 2024,Runde durch Rethymno / Kreta mit Hafen, Festung & Altstadt

The first sightseeing tour on Crete 🌞
In the morning we first went to the beach and the sea 🌊 - then continued on to and through the fortress before extensively exploring the old town of Rethymno.

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Rethymno's Venetian Harbor – Fortezza of Rethymno loop from Kara Moussa Pascha

Rethymno Harbor and Beach Promenade

View of Rethymno's Venetian lighthouse

Rethymno's Venetian Harbor

Fortezza of Rethymno

Information board about the history of the Fortezza Fortress

Church of Agios Theodoros Trichinas

Entrance to the Old Town

Tavernas Under the Canopy

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