LUXURY SUITES IN CRETE ISLANDVISTA DEL PORTO

Vista Del Porto is located in the heart of the historic center of the old town of Rethymnon. In the historic Venetian port, with the famous lighthouse and next to Fortezza, this imposing fortress dominating the rocky hill of Paleokastro is an attraction for those who visit Rethymnon.

The excellent location of the complex of four suites offers for exploration and walks in the shopping center of the old town, which remains the most picturesque residential complex in Crete. It exudes a renaissance aura, while at the same time emitting an oriental aroma, creating a complex mosaic of images, colors, sounds and flavors.

In any alley you walk, you will take a look back at the multifaceted history of this gifted place, due to the abundance of Minoan, Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman monuments that are scattered in every corner. Just 2 minutes from the accomodation you can visit the Historical and Folklore Museum, St. Francis, the Nerazzurri Mosque, the Church of Our Lady of the Angels, the Rimondi Fountain and the Loggia, perhaps the city’s oldest building. If you walk 400m away, there is the Guora Gate or “Big Gate” as the locals call it, what is left of the Venetian fortification of Rethymnon. Inside the old town and on the seafront there are many cafe-bars, taverns and shops to get your souvenirs. At 23km away from the city of Rethymnon you will find the Monastery of Arkadi, which has been designated by UNESCO European Monument of Freedom. Near the Monastery of Arkadi, 25 km SE of Rethymnon is Ancient Eleftherna an archeological site that today is the most important in the prefecture.

If you want to swim swim there are many sandy beaches both on the northern and on the southern side of the prefecture. Starting from the city of Rethymnon you can stop at the homonymous beach which has a length of 12 km and which ends in the area of ​​Skaleta. A little further is Panormos and on the way to Heraklion we meet Bali. On the south side near the Monastery of Preveli, 35km from the city of Heraklion, there is the homonymous beach with the second largest palm forest of Crete, which is crossed by the river Koutaliotis and is considered perhaps the most beautiful on the island. 20km away is the beach of Triopetra, with the three impressive rocks protruding from the sea and crystal clear waters. Whatever you choose to visit will definitely reward you.