Rethimno
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Revision as of 13:56, 26 September 2012
Rethimno
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Rethimno or Rethymno (Ρέθυμνο) is a large harbor and a town.
The old town of Rethymno is charming with many old-fashioned stores but it is full of tourists.
Charts
See Crete.
Radio Nets
See Crete.
Local Weather
See Aegean Sea.
See Crete.
Check-in facilities
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35°22.3′N, 24°29.1′E
The marina is now established in the new harbour at Rethimno and consists of a series of pontoons with laid moorings. All the pontoons have water and electricity, as do most of the surrounding quays. Visiting yachts should moor on the most northerly of the pontoons (pontoon C), where there are usually a few unoccupied berths. Alternatively berth on the outside of pontoon A at the marina entrance (where the shelter is, however, less good). Berths are supplied with two mooring lines, both buoyed and with pickup lines back to the quay. Note, however, that the mooring lines themselves are very thick and quite short, so that yachts over 13m will probably need to take a line through the chain riser in order to keep themselves off the pontoon if there is any swell running. There is a charge of €7 for water and €4 for electricity, though this seems to be only intermittently levied. A free wifi network is available from the Port of Rethymno. There are WCs on the marina quay, which seem to be open only during the day. The reference in Heikell's Greek Waters Pilot to local youths using the marina quay for 'drag racing' appears to have been solved with the installation of security barriers.
Warning: With a strong northerly there can be a bad swell at the entrance of the harbor.
Offshore Islands and Groups
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
None.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Only fishing supplies.
Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- There is a fuel station in town, you will have to carry jerry-cans
- Water
- On the pontoons and quays
- Electricity
- On the pontoons and quays
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
 The Old Town in Rethimno Click for larger view |
 The Harbor of Rethimno |
In town there is the Archaeological Museum, in an old Turkish building, and the Folklor Museum, in a Venetian building. A visit to the historic Arkady Monastery and its Museum is worthwhile.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- There is good shopping in the town
Eateries
- The Taverna Castelo is reputed to be a good restaurant
- Indeed it is. We discovered the Taverna Castelo quite by chance (before reading this entry) and it's quite delightful - Greek food with an innovative slant in a lovely setting, surrounded by oleander trees and shaded by a huge vine. It's at 27 Arabatzoglou Street, five minutes from the Rimondi Fountain. We had one of the best lunches we've had in Greece for around €28. Benny the friendly Albanian head waiter speaks German and excellent English. (Athene of Lymington - June 2009)
Internet/WiFi
In cafés or free wifi from the Port of Rethymno
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
There are several agencies.
Garbage Disposal
There are bins around the harbor.
Transportation
There are daily, and in the summer several per day, flights (from Iraklio) and ferries to Athens.
Routes/Passages To/From
See Crete.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Rethymno (Wikipedia)
References & Publications
See Greece.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- September 1997 --Istioploos
- June 2009 --Athene of Lymington
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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