Just 20 km. outside Rethymno you will find Geropotamos. It is easily accessed by the highway and it is a fully organized beach, where apart from swimming you can enjoy fun on water with pedal boats. The water of the sea is cool due to the stream that arrives there and forms a small pool at the top of the beach.

This is a very popular beach, 30 km. from Rethymno, on the road to Heraklion, which basically consists of four different parts. The beach is mostly sandy, but you can also find parts covered with small pebbles. If you are looking for a crowded beach and excellent organization, Bali is the perfect choice. It has everything you could ask for: places to dine and drink and excellent water sports facilities.

Mili Gorge is just 8 km South of Rethymnon. It took its name from the windmills that existed in the area and were functional till the 70s. The walk starts from the path that leads to the gorge under the new village of Mili. After a 30 minute walk you will reach the abandoned village next to the creek and you will see the beautiful gardens and the small river that runs through what is left of the many windmills that once existed there. Also, there is a tavern inside the gorge where you can ask for information concerning the area or enjoy a delicious meal.

This is a picturesque traditional village built on the site of the ancient city of Lappa. It is located 21 km outside the city of Rethymno on the way to Chania. Do not forget to make a stop and admire the small waterfalls and the wonderful nature that surrounds them. Also, you should try raki in the traditional cafeterias in the area or enjoy the Cretan cuisine in one of the many taverns. Asi Gonia and Episkopi are also worth the visit and they are located just a few kilometers outside Argyroupoli.

This is one of the most famous villages of Crete mainly because it maintains the Cretan tradition and praises it through music till nowadays. The village is built at an altitude of 750 m. above Psiloritis mountain. When you visit you will notice that many of its inhabitants still wear the traditional clothing of the area and you will be enchanted by the sound of the Cretan lyre. Psiloritis is the birthplace of many artists such as Nikos Xilouris whose house is now open to the public to visit.