at 29km (NE) from Frangokastello
The Macaris Suites & Spa offers sea-view suites, just 900 metres from the centre of Rethymnon. The 4-star hotel offers free public Wi-Fi. The spacious and modern Macaris Suites are fully furnished. Each has a luxurious bathroom with spa bath, a kitchen with dining area and a living room. During the summer, guests of the Macais Suites can enjoy 2 swimming pools, and a spa with indoor pool. The restaurant serves a rich buffet breakfast and dinner. A-la carte lunch options include Greek and international dishes. Drinks and snacks are served at the roof garden bar, offering views of the Venetian castle. The 24-hour front desk will assist you with car hire and ticket service. There is free public parking close to the hotel. Hotel Rooms: 42
at 29.6km (NE) from Frangokastello
Rethymnon General Hospital is situated at 17, Trandalidou Str., close to the municipal gardens. The hospital has all major clinical specialties, outpatient clinics, intensive care unit and generally offers sufficient medical services throughout the prefecture of Rethymnon.
at 29.8km (N) from Frangokastello
A beautiful small sea side village with long sandy beach where wind surf, canoes, paddle boats, umbrellas and sun beds can be rented. The place provides all the facilities for the visitors with small hotels, rooms, apartments and many taverns with traditional food and fresh fish. Recent years it became very popular with expatriates and there is a significant development in the real estate sector.
at 29.9km (NE) from Frangokastello
Rethymnon is the capital of the Prefecture of the same name and it is built between the two other large cities of Crete. The town still maintains its old aristocratic appearance, with its buildings dating from the 16th century, arched doorways, fountains etc. The Fortezza castle, at the top of a low hill named "Palaiokastro" dominates the town. It was built in 1590 to protect the city from the pirates raids and the Turks.
at 30km (NE) from Frangokastello
Casa Vitae Hotel is situated in the old town of Rethymnon. It offers rooms and suites with tea/coffee maker and fridge, and a courtyard with free Wi-Fi. Set within a historic building, the Casa Vitae Hotel’s air-conditioned rooms offer luxurious furniture. Some rooms, as well as suites have spa baths. A rich continental breakfast with homemade jams and pastries is served each morning at the hotel’s courtyard. Breakfast can also be served in the rooms. Casa Vitae Hotel is located only a 3-minute walk from the archaeological museum, the Venetian castle, and the impressive Fortetsa. Hotel Rooms: 8
at 30km (NE) from Frangokastello
The church of Saint Francis is one of the most important monuments of Rethymno. It was the main temple of the Monastery of the Franciscan Order. The architecture of the building - a single aisle Basilica type with wooden roof - and its ornaments are very interesting. Next to the east side of the temple two deserted chapels are preserved. Its Corinthian style main doorway is impressive, with capitals of composite order. During recent excavations around the church valuable archeological findings have been discovered, including two tombs of Venetian nobles. During the Turkish occupation the temple was turned into an "Imaret" (a shelter for the poor). It was also used as a cultural center until 1996. It was recently renovated to accommodate the Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Collection of the Prefecture of Rethymno.
at 30km (NE) from Frangokastello
The square of Mikrasiaton (GR: Πλατεία Μικρασιατών) formerly the 1st primary school square, in Rethymnon town, covers an area of 7,500 square meters, right at the heart of the city's historical center. It is surrounded by valuable monuments and beautiful buildings, mainly used as cultural centers. There, visitors have the opportunity to rest in a peaceful environment and at the same time visit the various monuments and cultural centers located in the area.
at 30km (NE) from Frangokastello
The Guora Gate (Porta Guora or Grand Gate)) is the main entrance of the Venetian city walls that protected the city of Rethymno. The gate was built in the years of Rector Rettore Jocopo Guoro (1566-1568). Part of the gate is preserved at the beginning of the street "Ethnikis Antistaseos". It is 2,60 m. wide, built with carved stones with skew acnes, creating a semicircular arc on the top. According to traveler J. Gerola, the initial shape of the gate was formed by stepped cornice and pediment where a relief the lion of St. Marcos (the Venetian emblem) existed. Today the relief is preserved in two pieces and is stored at Loggia's courtyard. Old drawings of Guora Gate: inside the walls - outside the walls
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Palazzo Rimondi is a complex of 15th-century buildings with individually decorated rooms in the medieval centre of Rethymno Town, 300 metres from the beach. It features a plunge pool and a buffet breakfast in its cobbled courtyard. The air-conditioned rooms at the hotel Palazzo Rimondi have stone-carved arches, wooden roofs and windows which overlook the garden and scenic alleys. All units have a seating area with a TV and a kitchenette with a fridge and dining area. In the evening, guests can enjoy the romantic setting of the Palazzo at the pool bar that serves drinks in the courtyard and plays relaxing music. All public areas of the hotel offer free Wi-Fi access. Within a 10-minute walk guests can reach the Venetian harbour with its fish taverns or the Fortezza where the Renaissance Festival is held every summer. Rimondi staff can offer information on local products and arrange car rental to further explore Crete. Apartments: 20
at 30.1km (NE) from Frangokastello
Old Venetian style in the heart of the old town. Refined discrete charm welcomes you to the suites of VENETO an old Venetian 14th century manor house, restored with respect to the character and architecture of the building. Six studios and four suites, ready to take you to the charm of yesterday and offer you the comforts of today.
