Fortezza of Rethymno – Rethymno's Venetian Harbor loop from Rethymno

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Fortezza of Rethymno – Rethymno's Venetian Harbor loop from Rethymno

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Fortezza of Rethymno – Rethymno's Venetian Harbor loop from Rethymno

01:25

5.50km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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640 m

Fortezza of Rethymno

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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1.11 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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1.29 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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4.35 km

Rethymno Harbor and Beach Promenade

Highlight • Beach

The harbor is particularly beautiful in the evening.

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4.74 km

Rethymno Seafront Promenade

Highlight • Beach

Long beach promenade, with many beautiful highlights

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5.20 km

Entrance to the Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

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 …

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5.20 km

Porta Guora (Great Gate of Rethymno)

Highlight • Historical Site

The oldest city gate of Rethymnon. It is also called Megali Porta (Big Gate).

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5.27 km

Umbrella Street, Rethymno Old Town

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful old town street, almost didn't see the colorful umbrellas 😂🙈

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5.50 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.26 km

1.87 km

877 m

420 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.28 km

1.23 km

630 m

322 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

21°C

16°C

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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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April 24, 2025,Kreta 1, Rethymnon

Boulevard along the sea is not pleasant to walk. Traffic. Many beaches and on the other side of the busy road many cafes. The old city center is nice, small streets, a fort, many shops, a few nice squares. Terraces at the old harbor.

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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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October 11, 2024,Rethymno: Abschiedstour😩

The days fly by so quickly... Tomorrow we're going back home 😱 So it was time for a little farewell tour around the fortress, through the old town and a bit along the promenade. Just to cement the memories 🤩
Rethymno is perfect for our kind of vacation. With the hotel right between the old town and the beach, we …

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