Next to the Venetian port. It's a lovely beach with golden sand and crystal clear shallow waters, very well organized and close to all amenities of the city.

It is actually the western end of the vast 13km long beachfront of Rethymno Gulf, which stretches east all the way to Skaleta. The vast beach is always busy, but never seems crowded. If you wish so, you will certainly find a place where you can stay remote. Along the beach runs the city's seafront road, Eleftheriou Venizelou Str., which is ideal for evening walking. 

The Monastery of Arkadi is a historic monastery in Crete. According to tradition it was founded by Emperor Heraklion and rebuilt around the 5th century by the Byzantine Emperor Arcadius, whose name bears his honor. Others said it was founded by a monk who is named Arcadius and therefore monastery is calles Arkadi.Remains of the first monastery have been preserved in the northwestern part of the enclosure. 

The most important part of Arkadi Monastery is the central two-aisled church , the Catholicon , which is dedicated to the Transfiguration of the Savior ( one aisle ) , and the Saints Constantine and Helen ( the other aisle ) , surrounded by very thick yard walls in which there various auxiliary buildings . 

The Turkish yoke in Crete count already two hundred and fifty years when - after ongoing uprisings - Cretan rebels began to gather in Arkadi from March 3, 1866 .  The attack began on 8 November 1866. In the monastery there were 964 souls , 325 men and the rest women and children.

Preveli is located about 35km south of Rethymno and 10km east of Plakias. Beach of Preveli, also known as Lake Preveli or Phoenix, is located at the exit of the imposing Kourtaliotikos Gorge, where the Great River (Megas Potamos) is flowing.

The building is a stone construction first build in 1862 as a summer house of Risvan Pasa (the local head from the Turkish Empire). Its location selected to be right by the sea for the owner to enjoy his summer swims. During the same period (1862 to 1920) the top floor was a girls school and shelter for poor girls. 

It was abandoned later and till the beginning of the 2nd World War. Till the 1960 the local fishermen used it as Pastopoiio (a place where they ferment fish). Now from the 1960 till the beginning of the 1980s the building turned to the industry of cloth making proceeding local wool.

In the beginning of 1990 it has been rebuild and transformed in a hotel. 12 small suites where made on the top floors and in the lower ground - right by the sea - the owners started the first Fish Gourmet Restaurant in the area. 

Today - under completely new management the building again renovates with new, modern infrastructure, technology and services to keep moving its history course.

The renovation and rebuild in the beginning of 2000 has created one of the first Gourmet Restaurants in the island - standing on luxury, quality and creativity made by local ingredients and resources. The restaurant moved away from the usual Greek Taverna without loosing its warmth though.

Since then it helped more and more businesses to upscale their services and menu. Rethymno now is considering as a food destination and the 7 Seas Restaurant moves on even further.

The 2017 renovation will improve the facilities, diner experience and menu to keep up with its name.

In 2017, the new management of the hotel searches a path to define a completely new level of services, comfort and satisfaction with modern facilities, new technology and top of the class services in a warm, Greek historic building - right in the heart of the city by the sea.

Enter the world of Euphoria Spa. A unique place located almost in the heart of Rethymno and designed to be a place where, through perfumes and special treatments, it will lead you to unique experiences, leaving the body, imagination and senses to travel to worlds full of magic and exoticism.

The new space, architecturally, provokes the senses. The glass dome allows natural light to plunge into the interior of Euphoria Spa, creating a feeling of serenity and tranquility.

In the area of ​​Euphoria Spa, the chosen textures of materials blend harmoniously with each other and the warm earthy colors create a welcoming atmosphere of relaxation, achieving the ultimate balance of all senses.

Monday to Saturday 11:00 - 18:00 (Sundays only by appointment)

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