Festivals and culture in Rethymno Live in the rhythm of Rethymno Carnival, taste authentic Cretan products at the Cretan Diet Festival, and discover the city’s artistic heritage through the Renaissance Festival. These celebrations bring local traditions, food and the...
The Fortezza of Rethymno The Fortezza (from Italian for “fortress”) is the citadel of the city of Rethymno in Crete, Greece. It was built by the Venetians in the 16th century, and was captured by the Ottomans in 1646. By the early 20th century, many houses...
Discover the traditional Cretan diet The traditional Cretan diet celebrates seasonal ingredients and the island’s rich culinary heritage. The abundance and the variety of the products of the island over the centuries have created a cuisine with unique taste, freshness...
Cretan breakfast at Mythos Suites Hotel To know a place, discover its gastronomy. Mythos Suites Hotel offers breakfast based on authentic Greek and Cretan flavours. Mini “dakos” rusks with “myzithra” cheese and freshly grated organic tomato, green and black olives,...
Cretan cuisine and local traditions Modern Cretans feel the urge to share their secrets of life with the world. Besides their history and culture, they are also willing to share with people their prized cultural heritage known as CRETAN DIET. Local producers and food...
