The port of Rethymno extends around the old town and is distinguished by a 17th century lighthouse.

The waterfront is lined with many traditional fishing boats bringing in the daily catch served in the local taverns. The many wooden sailboats add to the romantic atmosphere of the seasons.

During the summer, the ferry connection from the port of Rethymno to Athens is served directly from the port of Piraeus and Rafina.

Rethymno is also connected by frequent ferry routes to some islands of the Cyclades, such as Mykonos and Santorini.

During the winter season, you can travel to Chania or Heraklion and reach Rethymno by car or public transport.

The port of Rethymno is a mixed-use port and is divided into the following sections:

In the eastern part (with passenger and tourist use) is the mooring of cruise ships and passenger ferries. This part of the port has larger land areas, with a total area of ​​33,500 square meters, which can serve all passenger, tourist and truck and car traffic. vehicles.

In the western part, with commercial, passenger use and cruise ship service. In this section, all loading and unloading of all kinds of goods are carried out, while occasionally tourist boats are also moored. This section includes five loading and unloading berths with the ability to serve up to seven ships, depending on their size. The specific docks mainly serve the commercial traffic of the port, however, when there is a need to serve a tourist boat, over 150m, the mooring is done in position D, due to the long length and depth of the wharf. Also, the western part of the port of Rethymno has an 80 sq.