Rethymno's Venetian Harbor – Fortezza of Rethymno loop from Kara Moussa Pascha

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Rethymno's Venetian Harbor – Fortezza of Rethymno loop from Kara Moussa Pascha

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Rethymno's Venetian Harbor – Fortezza of Rethymno loop from Kara Moussa Pascha

01:58

7.65km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.79 km

Rethymno Harbor and Beach Promenade

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The harbor is particularly beautiful in the evening.

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2.34 km

Rethymno's Venetian Harbor

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Small but nice. Annoying are the places where you can not pass without being addressed.

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2.65 km

Rethymno Old Town and the Fortezza Fortress

Highlight • Historical Site

Rethymno is a wonderful little harbor town with an old well-preserved castle and lots of little streets. Here you can discover new interesting things on almost every corner.

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2.72 km

View of the sea from Rethymno

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Rethymno (Greek Ρέθυμνο [ˈrɛθimnɔ] (n. Sg.), Outdated also Rethymnon) is a port city in the north of the Greek island of Crete. It is the third largest city on the …

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2.81 km

Fortezza of Rethymno

Highlight • Historical Site

Very impressive old fortress that was formerly built to protect the Turks.

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2.84 km

Information board about the history of the Fortezza Fortress

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Well done, could be a few more signs

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3.72 km

Entrance to the Old Town

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The main entrance to the old town of Rethymno in Crete is the Guora Gate, also known as Megali Porta (Great Gate). It dates from the 16th century, from the …

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5.83 km

Kara Musa Pasha Mosque

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Originally the building was once a Venetian monastery dedicated to Saint Barbara. After the conquest of Rethymnon by the Turks, the monastery was turned into a mosque.

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7.65 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.34 km

2.56 km

1.18 km

566 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.19 km

1.21 km

520 m

400 m

315 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 7 November

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Comments

March 26, 2026,Kreta 🇬🇷 Rethymno

The old town is soooo beautiful! 😍 just stroll through the alleys and enjoy...

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October 19, 2023,🇬🇷 Impressionen aus Rethymno

Unfortunately, Komoot didn't really feel like it today and went to sleep right at the beginning. Nevertheless, here are a few impressions from Rethymno. Always worth a visit.

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October 31, 2023,Kreta - Rethymno

At the beginning of our Crete vacation today we explored the fortress and the beautiful old town of Rethymno.
A fantastic city with many winding streets, quaint restaurants and a great old Venetian harbor.

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June 25, 2022,🇬🇷 Nachterkundung Rethymno

The third largest city on the island of Crete with around 30,000 inhabitants is also great at night. A very colorful and lively city with many sights.

More info:
heycrete.com/rethymnon

de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rethymno

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July 3, 2023,Rethymno

On the northwest coast of Crete, between Heraklion and Chania, is the third largest city on the island with around 32,500 inhabitants. Rethymno, also called Rethymnon, has been able to retain a certain originality with its historic old town and the picturesque old harbor and lighthouse. Exactly these spots we visited today and take you a little with us...

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April 24, 2025,Kreta 1, Rethymnon

Boulevard along the sea is not pleasant to walk. Traffic. Many beaches and on the other side of the busy road many cafes. The old city center is nice, small streets, a fort, many shops, a few nice squares. Terraces at the old harbor.

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May 30, 2022,🇬🇷 Spaziergang in Rethimnon

We took the bus from Adelianos Kambos to the Rethimon bus station (€ 1.20)
Below the fortress, always along the sea, we walked to the old Venetian port. From the lighthouse, you have a wonderful view of the harbor and old town.
A freshly squeezed orange juice in the harbor and a very fine ice cream at the beginning of …

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October 29, 2025,🌴☀️ Rethymnon ☀️🌴

Hello everyone 🙂

Today I'm heading back to the beautiful Osnabrück region, where the Wiehen Hills and the Teutoburg Forest await me once again 🌲🥾🌳

I couldn't resist taking another city tour of Rethymnon to give you a glimpse of what it might be like as a potential travel destination.

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