Rethymno is mostly mountainous with relatively little alterations of morphology. The lowlands are located in the north shores of Rethymno. From the endless vineyards is produced the fine cretan olive oil. During your tour around the prefecture you will see the olive groves, where the famous wine and tsikoudia (cretan grape spirit) are produced.

As you explore Rethymno you will meet the historic town of Rethymno, Spyli, Lake Preveli, Anogia, Plakia, Episkopi, Agia Galini and you will be impressed by the majesty of nature which, along with human will create beautiful villages with structures of unique style. You will find historic monuments all around Rethymno. Worth visiting are the historic monasteries of Arkadion (or Arkadi) and Preveli.