Villa Maroulas, luxury villa in Crete situaded 8km from the city of Rethymno

The city of Rethymno is situated 8 kms from villa Maroulas your luxury villa rental. Rethymno is the third city in Crete and also the prefecture of the island's central area.

Nowadays, it is a town full of where contrasts the richness of the past blends with the throbbing student’s life. The large amount of cafes, taverns and restaurants allows you to enjoy a meal or a refreshing drink anytime days and nights.

A stroll in the town will make you go through all the important eras that had marked it ; the Rimondi fountain and the loggia where the lords would meet will take you back in Venetian time and its blooming cultural life whereas the mosques and the balconies will remind you of the Ottoman occupation of the island. With 20 kms seashore, Rethymno offers its visitors the picturesque charm of the Venetian harbor and the animated narrow streets where you can find traditional shops alongside modern ones.

Today, with about 35000 inhabitants, Rethymno is one major cultural center on the island.

In the summertime holiday, you can enjoy a concert within the Venetian fortress or, in February, enjoy the colorful parade of one of the most important carnival in Greece. The market, which takes place three times a week will plunge you deep into the heart of the traditional Cretan gastronomy.

Villa Maroulas: luxury villa rental in the island of Crete, accommodation for rent near the city of Rethymno in Greece