Rethymnon is a town of 25.000 inhabitants situated on the north coast of Crete. During the summer its population doubles because of the tourist activity .
The main attractions of the area are, the mild weather conditions prevailing during most of the year, the long sandy beaches and the old town with its typical Crete-venetian and Ottoman buildings. The name of the city is of ancient Greek origin and at the local archaeological museum one can see exhibits from the Minoan times onwards.
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