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Rethymno, Crete - Where History Hails and the Culture Captivates ✨

📍 Rethymno, Crete, Greece 🌊 High above the sea, I wandered through the ruins of Rethymno's hilltop castle. The view? Endless blue sea, kissed by sunlight. The kind of view that brings peace to your mind (Picture 1). 📖 Within the ancient fortress walls, echoes of the past linger - silent, proud, eternal. If only the walls could talk, they would tell a thousand stories of empires and resilience (Picture 2). 🏬 Then, like stepping into another world, I descended into the city's vibrant heart. Rethymno blooms with colour and life: winding alleyways, sunlit shops, and the scent of fresh herbs and grilled seafood dancing through the air. Every corner felt like a discovery. Every step, a celebration of culture and a gathering of tourists and locals alike (Pictures 3 & 4). 📷 I parked a mile away on purpose - just to stroll the seafront and let the waves write the last lines of the day (Picture 5). Rethymno isn't just a place. It's an experience. A dream you don't want to wake up from. 🛌🏼 Stay in a beautiful apartment on the Northern Coast to explore Rethymno, Chania and Heraklion 🍽️ Enjoy dinner at the golden hour - walk along the Northern perimeter of the castle and you'll find amazing hilltop cafés. ☀️ Visit in April, May and September for great weather without the crowds. #cityplaybook #crete #travel #greekislands #greekdreams
Posted: May 14, 2025
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