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Map of the Local Area around Sunset Villa in Agia Triada
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The Magical Island of Crete is an island of complete contrast: beautiful scenery, incredible history, breathtaking views, stunning architecture and yet a holiday destination for the sun worshipper. Everything you could ever want from a holiday is on Crete - and at Sunset Villa, you get all that plus incredible accommodation.
For food and other everyday provisions, there are two local supermarkets within a 5 minute drive of Sunset Villa. A mini market/provisions shop is about 2 kms away at Adele. The nearest restaurant and bar are 6 kms away.
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Rethymnon
The picturesque town of Rethymnon is the capital town of the province of the same name. This province extends from the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) to the Idi Mountains through to the borders of the provinces of Chania and Heraklion.
Rethymnon is positioned on the north coast of Crete, 80 km west from Heraklion, and 75 km east of Chania, where the two airports of Crete are to be found, about an hour’s drive away by car. Rethymnon harbour has a direct ferry connection with the mainland of Greece.
 The mediaeval old town of Rethymnon, with its narrow streets, Venetian palaces and Turkish minarets has a distinct atmosphere. The oriental flavour of the town brings to life the ever changing history since ancient times. Along with the numerous seemingly unlimited sights to see and the beautiful old town, with the Venetian "Fortezza" or fortress, the scenic harbour, and the many enticing tavernas, cafes and restaurants with wonderful Cretan delicacies, Rethymnon has one of the most magnificent fine sandy beaches, which stretches to the east almost as far as the eye can see. The beach, which is the longest in Crete, continues for several kilometres, here and there en route broken into small shingle coves where here and there one can find the scattered tiny hamlets reminiscent of the mountain villages.
Altogether between Rethymnon to the town of Prinos there are no less than 8 beaches, which have been awarded the European Blue Flag. There is much to delight in exploring the many different archaeological sites, monasteries, churches, Venetian and Turkish monuments and memorials, and of course there are archaeological, historical and folk museums, as well as other art museums waiting to be visited.
Exploring one of the many Cretan gorges in this area, is sure to reward you with the sight of numerous caves and little grottos. Those of you who delight in traditional customs, will enjoy the numerous cultural festivals and traditional days of celebration in Rethymnon, where you get the opportunity to experience a slice of Cretan life. Religious days, the seasonal times of the year and many other reasons mostly form the basis for the regional and public festivities. So in the middle of July you will find for example the Cretan wine festival with its 500 year old tradition, which lasts three weeks and is attended by thousands of people. Of further interest, in the many outlying villages not far from Rethymnon, traditional handicrafts are still very much alive. For example, the lovely pottery in Margarites, or the basket weaving of Mixorrouma, the traditional stone masonry in Alfa, or the village of Anogia where lengths of material are still woven on traditional weaving looms, and where traditional Cretan folk art is still being produced.
There are also interesting wood carving workshops in Argyroupoli, Agios Konstantinos and Margarites. There are endless opportunities to indulge at the many little tavernas with delicious freshly cooked fish and seafood, and the huge variety of other Cretan culinary specialities. Because of the central position of Rethymnon and the excellent bus service, there is also the chance to visit virtually all of Crete on single day outings. There are excursions to the Palace of Knossos, the Archaeological museum in Heraklion, the Lassithi plain, Samaria Gorge, the monasteries of Chania, Arkadi and Margarites, the region of Sfakio, or even to Santorini by ship. Smaller boats make trips from Rethymnon along the cost to Panormo, Bali and Georgioupolis.
For those who love to go by foot, the countryside and mountains surrounding Rethymnon are something of a paradise for walkers.
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