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The University of Crete is a multi-disciplinary, research-oriented institution in the island of Crete, Greece, located in the cities of Rethymnon and Heraklion, and one of the country's most academically acclaimed and reputable ones.


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The Best Things to Do and Visit around Rethymno


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1 - Rethimno

Skouloufia is a village in the Municipality of Arkadi in the island of Crete, Greece.

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2 - Heraklion Archaeological Museum

   6 km away

The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is a museum located in Heraklion on Crete. It is one of the greatest museums in Greece and the best in the world for Minoan art, as it contains the most notable and complete collection of artefacts of the Minoan civilization of Crete.

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3 - Trekking | Rethymno

Explore the ever flowing springs of Kourtaliotiko River on a trekking tour. Try rappelling down a waterfall and enjoy and exciting jumps into the crystal waters as they become a natural playground.

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4 - Knossos

   7 km away

Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and has been called Europe's oldest city. Settled as early as the Neolithic period, the name Knossos survives from ancient Greek references to the major city of Crete.

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5 - Fourfouras

   30 km away

Mount Ida, known variously as Idha, Ídhi, Idi, Ita. The massif including the mountain is called Psiloritis. At 2,456 m, Ida is the highest mountain on Crete. It has the highest topographic prominence in Greece. A natural park which includes Mt. Ida is a member of UNESCO's Global Geoparks Network. Located in the Rethymno regional unit, Ida was sacred to the Greek Titaness Rhea.

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6 - Jet Skiing in Rethymno

Discover the island of Crete with the utmost activity at sea! You will go with a guide in a group of 10 jet skis maximum. From the beach of Rethymno, you get to discover the beautiful Coasts of Crete and places unreachable from the road! Your gu...

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7 - Crete

   32 km away

Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the 88th largest island in the world and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica. It bounds the southern border of the Aegean sea.

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8 - Crete Region

   32 km away

Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the 88th largest island in the world and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus and Corsica. It bounds the southern border of the Aegean sea.

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9 - Stand up Paddle in Rethymno

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Mediterranean Sea with top-notch Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) rental service at Rethymno Beach, Crete!  Picture yourself gliding along the azure waters, surrounded by the stunning landscapes and picturesque ...

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10 - Hora Sfakion

   37 km away

Hóra Sfakíon or Sfakia is a town on the south coast of Crete, Greece. It is the capital of the remote and mountainous region of Sfakiá, and is a small town of just 265 inhabitants.

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11 - Faistos

   44 km away

Faistos is a municipality in Heraklion regional unit, Crete, Greece. The seat of the municipality is the village Moires. It is named after the ancient city Phaistos, located in the municipality. The municipality has an area of 410.810 km².

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12 - Wakeboarding / Water skiing in Rethymno

Looking for an unforgettable adventure in Crete? Come experience the thrill of waterskiing at Rethymo Beach! Get ready to feel the rush as you glide over the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Your expert instructors will guide you whethe...

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13 - Chania

   46 km away

Chania is the second largest city of Crete and the capital of the Chania regional unit. It lies along the north coast of the island, about 70 km west of Rethymno and 145 km west of Heraklion.

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14 - Old Venetian Harbour

   46 km away
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15 - Parasailing in Rethymno

Admire the coastline of Crete while parasailing on Rethymno Beach! Enjoy a gentle flight over the city of Rethymno while looking down at the crystal blue ocean! An instructor will accompany you in the boat, from where you will be lifted in the air. T...

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16 - Caves Matala

   47 km away
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