Antica Dimora Suites
Crete, Greece
Agias Varvaras 2, Crete, Greece, 741
Original Property Opened in 1820
Historic Hotels Worldwide member since 2013
Situated on the picturesque Greek island of Crete, Antica Dimora Suites is a memorial building that was built in the 19th century by a wealthy Turkish businessman but has since been owned by Iosif Chobitis. While boasting 21st century luxury, this beautiful hotel is located in the heart of the historic commercial center of the town of Rethymno and maintains its architectural integrity and historic charm. Combining elegant comfort and the echo of Rethymno history, Antica Dimora Suites boasts intimacy and luxury accommodations amid a captivating setting among other traditional buildings of the old town area. Set on the northern coast of the island, Antica Dimora Suites features magnificent surroundings, including the Krini Rimondi, the Municipality garden, and the sandy beach of Rethymno.
Discover
- Discover the Antica Dimora Suites, built in the early 19th century as the personal residence of a wealthy Turkish
- Admire the historic accommodations of the Antica Dimora Suites. This amazing historic hotel has hosted many illustrious guests over the years, including two Greek Prime Ministers: Sofoklis Venizelos and Giorgos Papandreou.
- Marvel at the Old Venetian Harbor just beyond the hotel’s front door. Rethymno’s historic harbor has been active since the 14th century, when Venetian merchants first constructed it.
Explore
- Examine the Rimondi Fountain, an elaborate public fountain with Corinthian columns, built in 1626 by Venetian Governor Rimondi.
- Hike to Fortezza Castle, the imposing ruins of a 16th-century Venetian citadel, offering panoramic views of Rethymno and its port.
- Stroll through the Municipal Garden, a peaceful park filled with tree-lined walking paths, cafes and children's playgrounds.
Experience
- Study the fossils like a scholar at the Paleontological Museum Rethymno.
- Take photos and pose beside the Guora Gata, an ancient historic landmark.
- Enjoy the exciting Discovery Safari (Quad-Buggy-Jeep) along the coastal cliffs of Rethymno, Greece.
Taste
- Enjoy Antica Dimora Suites' rich breakfast, serving traditional Greek and Cretan food based on a Mediterranean diet, cooked only with virgin olive oil and local products.
- Taste taramasalata. A culinary staple in Greece, this dish conists of a variety of classic dips, such as tzatziki, melitzanosalata, and fava.
- Enjoy some moussaka when out exploring Rethymno. This classic Greek dish consists of a brilliant combination of eggplant and ground beef, which has been prepared in a style akin to a casserole. Moussaka is particularly known for the delicious tomato-based sauce that is layered in between the eggplant and meat.
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