Your stay — Athina
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Άγιος Τίτος (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Άγιος Ιωάννης (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
- Church: Αγ. Γεώργιος (1.9 km · ~23 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Alpha Bank — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in town for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and high-traffic tourist spots, which often charge poor rates and fees.
Cards (Visa/Mastercard) are widely accepted in restaurants, shops and hotels; contactless is common; small tavernas and markets may prefer cash.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% for good service in restaurants is appreciated but not mandatory; taxis: round up to the nearest euro; hotel staff: €1-2 per bag for porters, leave a small amount for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A Greek frappé or freddo espresso at a local kafeneio costs around €3-4.
A gyros pita or souvlaki wrap from a street-side grill is €3-5.
A main course at a modest taverna (e.g., moussaka or grilled fish) runs €8-12.
The old town's side streets and the area near the Venetian harbour have numerous souvlaki and crepe stands; look for places busy with locals.
Supermarkets like Sklavenitis, AB Vasilopoulos and Lidl are common for budget groceries.
The main shopping streets (e.g., Arkadiou, Kountouriotou) have high-street chains (Zara, H&M) and local boutiques; a Saturday morning market (laiki) on Kountouriotou street offers affordable clothes and household goods.
Walking is best for the small town; local buses cost €1.20 per ride (no day pass); from Chania airport, take the KTEL intercity bus to Rethymno (around €10-12).
Eat where locals queue for lunch (away from the harbour front). Buy water and basics at a supermarket rather than tourist kiosks. Visit the Archaeological Museum on the first Sunday of the month (free entry November–March).
Good to know — Rethymno
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Emergency Contacts
RethymnoWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Rethymno, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Athina
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Alpha Bank — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Rethymno Centre (Platania stop) → Amazing Villas (Adele-Missiria area)
💡 Bus to Missiria stops right by the villas. Validate your ticket at the machine on board. For return trips, flag the bus by waving from the roadside—drivers will stop if you look like a waiting passenger.
Heraklion Airport (HER) → Amazing Villas, Rethymno (local stop)
💡 Take bus 1 from the airport to Chania bus station (€1.50), then the direct KTEL coach to Rethymno. Coaches have AC and luggage racks. Buy tickets at the station kiosk.
Chania Airport (CHQ) → Amazing Villas, Rethymno
💡 Chania Airport is closer (20 km vs 70 km from Heraklion). Use pre-booked transfer companies like Go Crete for €55 fixed price. Metered taxis run €60-70 but charge extra after 22:00.
Heraklion Airport (HER) → Amazing Villas, Rethymno
💡 Book through Rethymno Taxi app or ask your hotel to arrange one. Avoid unmetered drivers who quote €90+ at the airport rank.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Athina?
Check-in at Athina is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Athina?
A gyros pita or souvlaki wrap from a street-side grill is €3-5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Athina?
Walking is best for the small town; local buses cost €1.20 per ride (no day pass); from Chania airport, take the KTEL intercity bus to Rethymno (around €10-12).
Top Attractions in Rethymno
💡 Walk to the lighthouse at the end of the pier for a quieter view — most tourists stop halfway. The water is clean for a dip if you don’t mind concrete edges.
💡 Bring nuts or bread for the peacocks that roam freely — they’re friendly but watch your bag. Best in spring when the flowers are out.
💡 Go early morning (before 9am) to see it without crowds or shopkeepers setting up — the light is golden and quiet.
💡 It’s quiet on weekday mornings — you’ll often have the rooms to yourself. The audio guide is worth the €2 extra.
💡 Buy your ticket at the small booth by the main gate, not online. Visit late afternoon when the heat drops and the sunset lights up the harbour.