Rethymno is a picturesque town half-way between Chania and Heraklion. If you want to go on a day trip, this one is a perfect destination. Here you can enjoy the beach, get lost in the Old Town or have a glass of wine in the scenic harbour.

On this rich archaeological site from the pre-Roman and Roman times about a hundred tombs have been discovered, out of which some date back from the 4th century B.C. According to the found artefacts and records of the Roman writers, experts identify this settlement as Arausona, a Liburnian-Roman settlement mentioned by Pliny. Tombs of the older layers of necropolis date back from the 3rd to the 1st century B.C., and they were made under the Hellenistic influence. A complex of blocks of houses made of fine carpeted stone, joined with clay, and later with mortar was also found here. The settlement was surrounded by defensive walls, made from the fractal stone, and was divided by streets. Some buildings had water tanks incised into the bedrock for collecting the rain-water.

The low-lying Fort Marlborough was built by the British in the 18th century, and as a cover operation, its entrance was hidden in a deep tunnel. Take a tour through the fort's gloomy tunnels for a unique experience.

The Municipal Art Gallery of Chania contains extensive collections of art by mainland Greek and local artists, donated to the museum by several private collectors and individual artists over the course of the past decades. A plethora of modern art is showcased here, and events are hosted frequently.