Arcus Villas

Top choice in Rethymno Province


In the heart of the upper town, this traditional 14th-century Venetian home has been given a plush new lease on life. Each of the five suites has kitchenette, Jacuzzi bathtub and stone fireplace; and some sleep up to six. Barbecue in the garden next to the pool and feel miles away from anywhere.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Rethymno Province attractions

1. Necropolis

0.4 MILES

Ancient Lappa’s cemetery lies north of the town and is reached via a signed 1.5km footpath from the main square. Hundreds of tombs have been cut into the…

2. Late Minoan Cemetery of Armeni

7.52 MILES

Wandering around this leafy cemetery created by the Minoans between 1600 and 1150 BC, you can practically sense the presence of uncounted souls once…

3. Plakias Beach

7.94 MILES

Though Plakias features 1.5km of beachfront, keep your expectations in check. For the best patch, head 200m south of the main drag, where you'll find a…

4. Askyfou War Museum

8.49 MILES

Signs along the way direct you to this small museum displaying the extensive gun and military odds-and-ends collection of the Hatzidakis family, who are…

5. Cretelaio Olive Oil Mill

8.94 MILES

Drop by this factory to learn the process of olive-oil production from extraction to end product. Tours take 10 to 15 minutes, followed by a spot of olive…

6. Orthi Ammos Beach

9.12 MILES

Adjoining the Frangokastello fortress is the stunning Orthi Ammos beach, a long stretch of fine sand with shallow, warm waters. It's blissful and child…

7. Frangokastello

9.24 MILES

Frangokastello is a ruined 14th-century fortress, constructed soon after the Fourth Crusade (1204) by the Venetians, who sought a stronghold against…

8. Agios Spyridon Church

9.53 MILES

Built right into the cliff beneath the Venetian fortress, tiny Agios Spyridon has enough atmosphere to fill a cathedral. This Byzantine chapel is filled…