Rethymnon is tucked in between the sea and the hills. I took this from the coach as we approached the city from above.
Rethymnon has a 12-kilometer sandy beach, and lots of vacationers. The harbor was fortified by the Venetians in the 14th century. The port walls they built have been restored.
Here's the modern harbor area, with restaurants, shops and dwellings (with balconies, of course).
To the west, we have a view of distant hills.
These streets had everything a vacationer or tourist might need or want.
One of the oldest streets in the city, leading up to the Fortezza on the hill.
The fort was built in 1590 to protect the city from pirates and Turks. It may have formerly been the site of a Venetian fort and an even older acropolis. This view shows only a small portion of the extensive walls.
The entrance to an abandoned courtyard.
What a wonderful idea for an unused doorway!
Another terrific lunch in a restaurant overlooking the harbor.
The chef likes to display the seafood specialties.
Rethymnon has a 12-kilometer sandy beach, and lots of vacationers. The harbor was fortified by the Venetians in the 14th century. The port walls they built have been restored. 
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