Rethymno Old Town and Fortezza
Rethymno, Greece
An old town of 16th-century Venetian buildings, a small Venetian harbour, the Rimondi Fountain and an Ottoman mosque, below the Venetian Fortezza built in 1573 to 1580. The fortress walls run for 1,307 m; the Guora Gate was the old city's entrance.
- Nearest town
- Rethymno, Greece
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 35.3720, 24.4710
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–August and December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Greece: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Camping ElizabethCampsite4 km from Rethymno Old Town and Fortezza
- Spot for several tentsCampsite15 km from Rethymno Old Town and Fortezza
- A few camping spots in the gorgeCampsite16 km from Rethymno Old Town and Fortezza
- Near streamCampsite17 km from Rethymno Old Town and Fortezza
- Бухта осьминоговCampsite20 km from Rethymno Old Town and Fortezza
- Small camping spot, spiky plantsCampsite20 km from Rethymno Old Town and Fortezza
All campsites in Greece · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Rethymno Old Town and Fortezza?
Rethymno Old Town and Fortezza is in Rethymno, Greece, at GPS 35.3720, 24.4710. It is about 44 km from Chania.
Can you camp near Rethymno Old Town and Fortezza?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Elizabeth, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 13 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Rethymno Old Town and Fortezza?
Rethymno Old Town and Fortezza is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Southern and central Crete: Gortyn, Phaistos, Matala, Preveli and Rethymno.
What is there to see near Rethymno Old Town and Fortezza?
Places worth a stop nearby: Arkadi Monastery (16 km), Preveli Beach (24 km), Chania Old Town and Venetian Harbour (44 km) and Phaistos (47 km).
When is the best time to visit Rethymno Old Town and Fortezza?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–August and December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)