[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":398},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-post-chania-vs-rethymno-which-is-better-for-a-crete-villa-holiday":3},{"blog":4,"related_posts":35,"villa_cta":72},{"id":5,"slug":6,"title":7,"short_description":8,"featured_image":9,"featured_image_alt":10,"author_name":11,"author_photo":12,"author_type":13,"author_url":10,"published_at":14,"categories":15,"meta_title":19,"meta_description":20,"content":21,"author_bio":22,"created_at":23,"updated_at":24,"seo_tags":10,"tags":25},12,"chania-vs-rethymno-which-is-better-for-a-crete-villa-holiday","Chania vs Rethymno: Which is Better for a Crete Villa Holiday?","When thinking about Crete villa holidays, the two cities of Chania and Rethymno come to mind. They are leading destinations for villas giving you the privacy and freedom that a hotel doesn't have.","https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-images\u002F01KRHGBEX73A2QPZX0WPEBJSBA@w1600.webp",null,"Irena Nieslony","https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-author-photos\u002F01KRHGD1GYZF8QJEZ9YBC2W7N2@w200.webp","Person","2026-04-28T14:34:35+00:00",[16],{"title":17,"slug":18},"Where to Stay","where-to-stay","Chania vs. Rethymno: Where to Stay in Crete | Bnbstay","Can't decide between Chania and Rethymno for your Crete villa holiday? We compare Old Towns, harbours, beaches and day trips to help you choose.","\u003Cp>When planning a Crete villa holiday, two cities stand out above the rest: Chania and Rethymno. Both sit beside the turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea, both are steeped in centuries of history, and both offer the kind of privacy and freedom that a hotel simply can't match. For a full overview, see our guide to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fblogs\u002Fa-guide-to-villa-holidays-in-crete-everything-you-need-to-know\">\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">villa holidays in Crete\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cfigure data-trix-attachment='{\"contentType\":\"image\u002Fpng\",\"filename\":\"Firefly_Gemini Flash.png\",\"height\":768,\"href\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FwHwpizasfHyB93N2TmtkVeg3WtAnLjq4bdlKRO5B.webp\",\"url\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FwHwpizasfHyB93N2TmtkVeg3WtAnLjq4bdlKRO5B.webp\",\"width\":1408}' data-trix-content-type=\"image\u002Fpng\" data-trix-attributes='{\"caption\":\"The Venetian fortress and old walls above the Cretan coast\",\"presentation\":\"gallery\"}' class=\"attachment attachment--preview attachment--png\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FwHwpizasfHyB93N2TmtkVeg3WtAnLjq4bdlKRO5B.webp\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FwHwpizasfHyB93N2TmtkVeg3WtAnLjq4bdlKRO5B.webp\" width=\"1408\" height=\"768\" alt=\"The Venetian fortress and old walls above the Cretan coast\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"attachment__caption attachment__caption--edited\">The Venetian fortress and old walls above the Cretan coast\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bnbstay offers a carefully chosen selection of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fgreece\u002Fcrete\">\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">luxury Crete villas\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa> with pools — whether you're travelling as a couple, a family, or a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Four-villa-holidays\u002Fvillas-for-large-groups\">\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">large group\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa> — in both \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fproperty\u002Fsearch?area=chania\">\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Chania\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fproperty\u002Fsearch?area=rethymno\">\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Rethymno\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa> — but which region should you choose? It really comes down to what you're looking for. Here's how they compare.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>\u003Cfigure data-trix-attachment='{\"contentType\":\"image\u002Fpng\",\"filename\":\"Firefly_Gemini Flash_Rethymno port with delightful fishing boats, ready to catch fish for the local tavern 902674.png\",\"height\":768,\"href\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FMgnIjNOd2iRM287a8yaWg4l03NdzCeYeJcvFrXEa.webp\",\"url\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FMgnIjNOd2iRM287a8yaWg4l03NdzCeYeJcvFrXEa.webp\",\"width\":1376}' data-trix-content-type=\"image\u002Fpng\" data-trix-attributes='{\"caption\":\"Scrubby limestone hills and the winding road between Chania and Rethymno\",\"presentation\":\"gallery\"}' class=\"attachment attachment--preview attachment--png\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FMgnIjNOd2iRM287a8yaWg4l03NdzCeYeJcvFrXEa.webp\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FMgnIjNOd2iRM287a8yaWg4l03NdzCeYeJcvFrXEa.webp\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" alt=\"Scrubby limestone hills and the winding road between Chania and Rethymno\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"attachment__caption attachment__caption--edited\">Scrubby limestone hills and the winding road between Chania and Rethymno\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ffigure>How to Get to Chania and Rethymno\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Chania has the edge when it comes to accessibility. Its international airport sits just 20 minutes from the city centre, making it one of the easier arrivals in Crete. Rethymno, by contrast, is around an hour's drive from Heraklion, the island's main international airport.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>During the summer season, direct flights operate to both airports from cities across Europe. Outside of peak season, connections through Athens are the norm — a short hop of just under an hour from the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Chania also benefits from daily ferry services connecting Souda Bay with Piraeus, near Athens. Depending on which ferry you take, the crossing takes between 7 and 11 hours. Rethymno's ferry links are more limited, with routes running to Santorini and a handful of other Cycladic islands.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>How to Get Around\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>For those renting villas in Crete outside of the city centres, a hire car is strongly recommended — many of the best properties are tucked away on quiet hillsides or coastal roads, well off the main routes. Cars are available at both airports.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If you're based in the city centre, buses from both airports are regular and reasonably priced. Taxis are another option and are generally affordable — just agree on a price before you set off. For bus timetables and routes, the KTEL website is a useful resource.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>The Old Town\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Both Chania and Rethymno have beautiful Old Towns, though Chania's is widely considered the more impressive of the two. Its narrow alleyways, Venetian architecture, and maze-like character make it one of the most visited spots on the island — and for good reason. The Venetian harbour, the Egyptian lighthouse, the Firkas Fortress, and the excellent jewellery and artisan shops all add to the appeal.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cfigure data-trix-attachment='{\"contentType\":\"image\u002Fpng\",\"filename\":\"Firefly_Gemini Flash_A romantic alleyway in the Old Town of Chania, the unofficial labyrinth of the city 126717.png\",\"height\":768,\"href\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FOqJtUDA0eHGsN3MSOMMqzFKq9Zlq5M4uI9gdhXXA.webp\",\"url\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FOqJtUDA0eHGsN3MSOMMqzFKq9Zlq5M4uI9gdhXXA.webp\",\"width\":1376}' data-trix-content-type=\"image\u002Fpng\" data-trix-attributes='{\"caption\":\"Brightly painted Venetian townhouses lining a street in Rethymno old town\",\"presentation\":\"gallery\"}' class=\"attachment attachment--preview attachment--png\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FOqJtUDA0eHGsN3MSOMMqzFKq9Zlq5M4uI9gdhXXA.webp\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FOqJtUDA0eHGsN3MSOMMqzFKq9Zlq5M4uI9gdhXXA.webp\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" alt=\"Brightly painted Venetian townhouses lining a street in Rethymno old town\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"attachment__caption attachment__caption--edited\">Brightly painted Venetian townhouses lining a street in Rethymno old town\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Rethymno's Old Town is smaller and more compact, but it has its own quiet charm. Venetian and Ottoman influences sit side by side, and the independent shops — many selling handmade jewellery — are well worth exploring.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cfigure data-trix-attachment='{\"contentType\":\"image\u002Fpng\",\"filename\":\"Firefly_Gemini Flash_A traditional street in the Old Town of Rethymno with beautiful plants_ 611032.png\",\"height\":768,\"href\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FXckDq9zzjO62qGswTtjcNtTd5qi5GDwVgEZsynua.webp\",\"url\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FXckDq9zzjO62qGswTtjcNtTd5qi5GDwVgEZsynua.webp\",\"width\":1376}' data-trix-content-type=\"image\u002Fpng\" data-trix-attributes=\"{"caption":"Chania's Venetian harbour with waterfront tavernas and the lighthouse beyond","presentation":"gallery"}\" class=\"attachment attachment--preview attachment--png\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FXckDq9zzjO62qGswTtjcNtTd5qi5GDwVgEZsynua.webp\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FXckDq9zzjO62qGswTtjcNtTd5qi5GDwVgEZsynua.webp\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" alt=\"Chania's Venetian harbour with waterfront tavernas and the lighthouse beyond\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"attachment__caption attachment__caption--edited\">Chania's Venetian harbour with waterfront tavernas and the lighthouse beyond\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If you're staying in a villa in Crete near either city, an evening in the Old Town is worth building into your trip. Pull up a chair, order a moussaka or a plate of spanakopita, and raise a glass of ouzo to a good decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>The Harbour\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Chania's harbour is the grander of the two. Originally enclosed by Venetian walls — sections of which you can still climb for sweeping views — it's anchored by the famous lighthouse begun by the Venetians and completed by the Egyptians during their brief rule of the city in the 1830s and 40s. The arsenals that once housed warships still partially stand, though today the waterfront is lined with tavernas and cafes that hum with energy from morning to late evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cfigure data-trix-attachment='{\"contentType\":\"image\u002Fpng\",\"filename\":\"Gemini_Generated_Image_jfkcbhjfkcbhjfkc.png\",\"height\":1536,\"href\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002Fy9hqII2KM3MXIsgdtHcOfAi1evdvtBxW8fZZc0TC.webp\",\"url\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002Fy9hqII2KM3MXIsgdtHcOfAi1evdvtBxW8fZZc0TC.webp\",\"width\":2816}' data-trix-content-type=\"image\u002Fpng\" data-trix-attributes='{\"caption\":\"Fishing boats moored in the old Venetian harbour at Chania\",\"presentation\":\"gallery\"}' class=\"attachment attachment--preview attachment--png\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002Fy9hqII2KM3MXIsgdtHcOfAi1evdvtBxW8fZZc0TC.webp\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002Fy9hqII2KM3MXIsgdtHcOfAi1evdvtBxW8fZZc0TC.webp\" width=\"2816\" height=\"1536\" alt=\"Fishing boats moored in the old Venetian harbour at Chania\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"attachment__caption attachment__caption--edited\">Fishing boats moored in the old Venetian harbour at Chania\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Rethymno's harbour is more intimate. Its 17th-century lighthouse may be less imposing, but there's something genuinely atmospheric about sitting beside it at dusk — it's the kind of spot that takes you quietly back through the centuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cfigure data-trix-attachment='{\"contentType\":\"image\u002Fpng\",\"filename\":\"Gemini_Generated_Image_dzwkszdzwkszdzwk.png\",\"height\":1536,\"href\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FbG4wwYWIQpJ97vkHOAzVzyQ5uhGDXihhjWRD8DzX.webp\",\"url\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FbG4wwYWIQpJ97vkHOAzVzyQ5uhGDXihhjWRD8DzX.webp\",\"width\":2752}' data-trix-content-type=\"image\u002Fpng\" data-trix-attributes='{\"caption\":\"Lantern-lit alley of the old town at dusk, lined with restaurant tables\",\"presentation\":\"gallery\"}' class=\"attachment attachment--preview attachment--png\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FbG4wwYWIQpJ97vkHOAzVzyQ5uhGDXihhjWRD8DzX.webp\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FbG4wwYWIQpJ97vkHOAzVzyQ5uhGDXihhjWRD8DzX.webp\" width=\"2752\" height=\"1536\" alt=\"Lantern-lit alley of the old town at dusk, lined with restaurant tables\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"attachment__caption attachment__caption--edited\">Lantern-lit alley of the old town at dusk, lined with restaurant tables\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Restaurants in Chania vs Rethymno\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>One of the great pleasures of a Crete villa holiday is having complete freedom over how and where you eat. Cook in the villa one evening, book a private chef the next, then head into town for a long taverna dinner on the third. Both Chania and Rethymno have a strong restaurant scene — traditional Cretan tavernas sit alongside more contemporary options, and the quality of local produce means the food is rarely disappointing. Rethymno is arguably the more commercial of the two, and you'll sometimes find waiters outside trying to draw you in, but good meals are easy to find in both cities if you wander away from the main squares.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Beaches in Chania and Rethymno\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Even when you're renting a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Four-villa-holidays\u002Fvillas-with-private-pools\">\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Crete villa with a private pool\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>, there are days when you want sand underfoot and salt water. This is where Rethymno has a clear advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Rethymno's city beach stretches for over 6 miles (10 km) eastward from the Old Town — a long, sandy sweep lined with hotels and tavernas, and easily walkable from the centre. Chania's nearest beach, Nea Chora, requires a 10 to 15-minute walk from the Old Town, and while it's perfectly pleasant, it doesn't quite match the convenience of Rethymno's stretch. If being close to the sea is a priority, our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Four-villa-holidays\u002Fbeachfront-villas\">\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">beachfront villas in Crete\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa> are worth a look.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cfigure data-trix-attachment='{\"contentType\":\"image\u002Fpng\",\"filename\":\"Gemini_Generated_Image_w75dfqw75dfqw75d.png\",\"height\":1536,\"href\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FbliDYG7jWr6o9sbDUt8u1hoFCblQbnfBSbAFbQu9.webp\",\"url\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FbliDYG7jWr6o9sbDUt8u1hoFCblQbnfBSbAFbQu9.webp\",\"width\":2816}' data-trix-content-type=\"image\u002Fpng\" data-trix-attributes='{\"caption\":\"Narrow old-town lane framed by bougainvillea and worn stone buildings\",\"presentation\":\"gallery\"}' class=\"attachment attachment--preview attachment--png\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FbliDYG7jWr6o9sbDUt8u1hoFCblQbnfBSbAFbQu9.webp\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FbliDYG7jWr6o9sbDUt8u1hoFCblQbnfBSbAFbQu9.webp\" width=\"2816\" height=\"1536\" alt=\"Narrow old-town lane framed by bougainvillea and worn stone buildings\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"attachment__caption attachment__caption--edited\">Narrow old-town lane framed by bougainvillea and worn stone buildings\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Day Trips from Chania and Rethymno Villas\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>There's no shortage of things to see from either base, and this is where choosing between a Chania villa and a Rethymno villa really comes into its own.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>From a Chania villa, the day trip options are some of the best on the island. Take a boat to Balos Bay, whose shallow lagoon water is almost luminously clear, or drive south to Elafonisi Beach and its unusual pink-tinged sand. For those who want something more active, the 10-mile (16 km) Samaria Gorge is one of Europe's great hikes — dramatic, well-marked, and genuinely memorable.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv class=\"attachment-gallery attachment-gallery--2\">\u003Cfigure data-trix-attachment='{\"contentType\":\"image\u002Fpng\",\"filename\":\"Gemini_Generated_Image_x4hew0x4hew0x4he.png\",\"height\":1536,\"href\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FcNtFgEIFuWE4o0jELP6i9JZak8RhvyhKNPCKDOy3.webp\",\"url\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FcNtFgEIFuWE4o0jELP6i9JZak8RhvyhKNPCKDOy3.webp\",\"width\":2816}' data-trix-content-type=\"image\u002Fpng\" data-trix-attributes='{\"caption\":\"The Venetian lighthouse at Chania harbour glowing at sunset\",\"presentation\":\"gallery\"}' class=\"attachment attachment--preview attachment--png\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FcNtFgEIFuWE4o0jELP6i9JZak8RhvyhKNPCKDOy3.webp\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FcNtFgEIFuWE4o0jELP6i9JZak8RhvyhKNPCKDOy3.webp\" width=\"2816\" height=\"1536\" alt=\"The Venetian lighthouse at Chania harbour glowing at sunset\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"attachment__caption attachment__caption--edited\">The Venetian lighthouse at Chania harbour glowing at sunset\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cfigure data-trix-attachment='{\"contentType\":\"image\u002Fpng\",\"filename\":\"Gemini_Generated_Image_x4hew0x4hew0x4he (1).png\",\"height\":1536,\"href\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FivUdArGByNdCK5pR3MdYz09z2gs67XqtirnOaO0O.webp\",\"url\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FivUdArGByNdCK5pR3MdYz09z2gs67XqtirnOaO0O.webp\",\"width\":2816}' data-trix-content-type=\"image\u002Fpng\" data-trix-attributes='{\"caption\":\"The lighthouse and harbour wall at Chania under a clear blue sky\",\"presentation\":\"gallery\"}' class=\"attachment attachment--preview attachment--png\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FivUdArGByNdCK5pR3MdYz09z2gs67XqtirnOaO0O.webp\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FivUdArGByNdCK5pR3MdYz09z2gs67XqtirnOaO0O.webp\" width=\"2816\" height=\"1536\" alt=\"The lighthouse and harbour wall at Chania under a clear blue sky\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"attachment__caption attachment__caption--edited\">The lighthouse and harbour wall at Chania under a clear blue sky\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cp>From a Rethymno villa, the day trips tend to be quieter and less well-trodden. River-trek the Kourtaliothiko Gorge, head to the south coast for Preveli Beach — palm-fringed and unexpectedly tropical in feel — or visit the Arkadi Monastery, the oldest on the island and a deeply significant site in Cretan history. Both regions also have wineries and olive oil presses open to visitors — our guide to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fblogs\u002Fguide-to-the-archanes-wine-region-in-crete\">\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Archanes wine region\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa> is worth a read before you go.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv class=\"attachment-gallery attachment-gallery--2\">\u003Cfigure data-trix-attachment='{\"contentType\":\"image\u002Fpng\",\"filename\":\"Gemini_Generated_Image_wqu1xcwqu1xcwqu1.png\",\"height\":1536,\"href\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FTSpPT2DiULP8lfziTDlNxtFYghDlaBtx3hbD7rNW.webp\",\"url\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FTSpPT2DiULP8lfziTDlNxtFYghDlaBtx3hbD7rNW.webp\",\"width\":2752}' data-trix-content-type=\"image\u002Fpng\" data-trix-attributes='{\"caption\":\"Wide sandy beach and calm shallow water near Rethymno\",\"presentation\":\"gallery\"}' class=\"attachment attachment--preview attachment--png\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FTSpPT2DiULP8lfziTDlNxtFYghDlaBtx3hbD7rNW.webp\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FTSpPT2DiULP8lfziTDlNxtFYghDlaBtx3hbD7rNW.webp\" width=\"2752\" height=\"1536\" alt=\"Wide sandy beach and calm shallow water near Rethymno\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"attachment__caption attachment__caption--edited\">Wide sandy beach and calm shallow water near Rethymno\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cfigure data-trix-attachment='{\"contentType\":\"image\u002Fpng\",\"filename\":\"Gemini_Generated_Image_wqu1xcwqu1xcwqu1 (1).png\",\"height\":1536,\"href\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FYlmVRh9JTnsY1tVAWDnj3Bu8ZLdYCOPlHI7CKGfb.webp\",\"url\":\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FYlmVRh9JTnsY1tVAWDnj3Bu8ZLdYCOPlHI7CKGfb.webp\",\"width\":2752}' data-trix-content-type=\"image\u002Fpng\" data-trix-attributes='{\"caption\":\"Swimmers in the shallow turquoise water off a north-coast Cretan beach\",\"presentation\":\"gallery\"}' class=\"attachment attachment--preview attachment--png\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FYlmVRh9JTnsY1tVAWDnj3Bu8ZLdYCOPlHI7CKGfb.webp\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-attachments\u002FYlmVRh9JTnsY1tVAWDnj3Bu8ZLdYCOPlHI7CKGfb.webp\" width=\"2752\" height=\"1536\" alt=\"Swimmers in the shallow turquoise water off a north-coast Cretan beach\">\u003Cfigcaption class=\"attachment__caption attachment__caption--edited\">Swimmers in the shallow turquoise water off a north-coast Cretan beach\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Ch2>Best Time to Visit\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Both cities share a similar climate, and the best times to visit are May to June and September to October — for a full breakdown, see our guide on the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fblogs\u002Fwhat-is-the-best-time-to-visit-crete\">\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">best time to visit Crete\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>. The weather is warm without being oppressive, the crowds are thinner than in peak summer, and sightseeing is genuinely enjoyable. July and August are busy and can tip into the mid-30s — fine if you're spending most of your time by the villa pool, but less ideal for exploring on foot.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Unlike many of Crete's resort towns, which go quiet in winter, both Chania and Rethymno stay open year-round. The weather turns mild and occasionally wet, but the cities have a different, more local character out of season.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2>Chania or Rethymno — Which Should You Choose?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>On balance, Chania edges ahead as the more complete destination. It's easier to reach, its Old Town is among the finest in the Mediterranean, and the harbour is genuinely spectacular. That said, Rethymno holds its own — a better city beach, a more intimate atmosphere, and day trips that take you well off the tourist trail.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The honest answer is that both are excellent bases for a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fgreece\u002Fcrete\">\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Crete villa holiday\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>, and you won't go wrong with either.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Can't decide between a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fproperty\u002Fsearch?area=chania\">\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Chania villa\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa> and a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fproperty\u002Fsearch?area=rethymno\">\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Rethymno villa\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>? That's exactly what we're here for. Our team knows both cities well — the best areas, the quietest roads, and which properties suit which kind of trip. Browse \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fgreece\u002Fcrete\">\u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">villas in Crete\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa> and get in touch. We'll help you choose.\u003C\u002Fp>","Irena Nieslony lived in Greece for 25 years and reviews Bnbstay’s travel guides for local detail, clarity and practical accuracy.","2026-05-03T14:37:21+00:00","2026-08-13T16:21:03+00:00",[26,29,32],{"name":27,"slug":28},"Families","families",{"name":30,"slug":31},"Couples","couples",{"name":33,"slug":34},"First-time Visitors","first-time-visitors",[36,48,60],{"id":37,"slug":38,"title":39,"short_description":40,"featured_image":41,"featured_image_alt":10,"author_name":11,"author_photo":42,"author_type":13,"author_url":10,"published_at":43,"categories":44},13,"what-is-the-best-time-to-visit-crete","What is the Best Time to Visit Crete for a Villa Holiday?","When deciding to book a villa holiday in Crete, you will probably want to know what time of year is best to visit. This can be subjective, as various times of the year offer different experiences.","https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-images\u002F01KRPC64N9PMFZWZZMC5RYYK19@w800.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-author-photos\u002F01KQSNY4YKSAEFCXM3ZFS96CHA@w200.webp","2026-05-03T14:41:43+00:00",[45],{"title":46,"slug":47},"When to Go","when-to-go",{"id":49,"slug":50,"title":51,"short_description":52,"featured_image":53,"featured_image_alt":10,"author_name":11,"author_photo":54,"author_type":13,"author_url":10,"published_at":55,"categories":56},11,"guide-to-the-archanes-wine-region-in-crete","3A Guide to the Archanes Wine Region in Crete","Archanes is a leading Cretan wine region primarily known and highly regarded for its PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) Archanes aromatic pale red wines made from Kotsifali and Mandilaria grapes.","https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-images\u002F01KRFAPTJFT5P6K9378J11CTXM@w800.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fbnbstay.co.uk\u002Fstorage\u002Fblog-author-photos\u002F01KQSNWSXC13KHKEJV8SKD5C84@w200.webp","2026-05-01T14:29:38+00:00",[57],{"title":58,"slug":59},"Food & Wine","food-wine",{"id":61,"slug":62,"title":63,"short_description":64,"featured_image":65,"featured_image_alt":10,"author_name":11,"author_photo":66,"author_type":13,"author_url":10,"published_at":67,"categories":68},9,"a-guide-to-villa-holidays-in-crete-everything-you-need-to-know","A Guide to Villa Holidays in Crete","Crete is the ideal destination for villa holidays if you are looking for privacy and high-end amenities, while still feeling part of local life. 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