Monastiráki
in Rethymno of Crete, Greece

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.228 and 24.668 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 13' 39" and E 24° 40' 3"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Modern Greek, English, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:54 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Athens
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:10 am and 6:40 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-22.661 and -152.805 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Motu Ura
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Greece in Southern Europe

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Greece.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Greece. Last Update: 2024-03-29 07:25:35

Discover Monastiráki

Monastiráki in Rethymno (Crete) is a place in Greece about 197 mi (or 318 km) south of Athens, the country's capital city.

Current time in Monastiráki is now 11:54 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Athens with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports near Monastiráki, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Greece is Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport in a distance of 30 mi (or 48 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Agia Foteini, Rethymno, Moires, Agioi Deka and Gazi. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 68 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Evening Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 58%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

20°C (68 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

21°C (69 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

22°C (71 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Aquila Rithymna Beach

Address
5,0 mi
Adelianos Kampos
74100 Kreta
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Grecotel Creta Palace

Address
5,0 mi
Rethymnon
74100 Kreta
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Alexander hotel

Address
3,5 mi
Gerakari Rethymno Crete
74061 Amárion
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 23:00 - Checkin: 07:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 23:00


Minos Hotel

Address
5,0 mi
5 Machiton Scholis Chorofylakis Str
74100 Kreta
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Crete | Arkadi Monastery

Published: August 05, 2014
Length: 02:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: myCrete.tv

The Arkadi monastery in the hilly country of Rethymno province, comes out at you dramatically like some dusty Mexican mission in a western movie set. Its reddish- brown 16th century walls sit...


Arkadi Monastery on Crete

Published: February 09, 2014
Length: 19:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: gruenphase

Video from October 2002.


PitsidiaPrsnttn012214Greek 2

Published: August 16, 2014
Length: 10:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kommos Conservancy

James Stratis Executive Director of the Kommos Conservancy provided an English language version of this presentation, followed by this Greek language translation by Nicole Lelekis in Pitsidia...


1) Sunset walk on the mountain Katsonisi, Crete - (http://www.nat-adv.gr)

Published: July 21, 2008
Length: 15:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: natadv

This sunset walk takes place on Katsonisi Mountain, in the Sivritos area. It is about 45 min away from the city of Rethymnon and the walk lasts about 1,5 hour. This walk takes place at an altitude...


1) Cycling around the lake Potami dam, Crete - (http://www.nat-adv.gr)

Published: July 21, 2008
Length: 16:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: natadv

You can cycle around the new lake "Potami dam", in the Sivritos area, in the morning or the afternoon - it's your choice! The lake is about 25 min away from the city of Rethymnon. You need...


Το Αμαρι στους ύστερους μινωικούς χρόνους

Published: April 02, 2014
Length: 02:13 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Amari Web Tv

Web site : www.amariagi.com Η αρχαία πόλη της Συβρίτου ιδρύθηκε κατά τους ύστερους μινωικούς χρόνους και άκμασε έως...


Crete Πεζοπορώντας στο Αμάρι στο όρος Σάμιτος

Published: October 11, 2010
Length: 01:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: fonheraklion

Οι Φίλοι της Φύσης, Ηράκλειο Κρήτης, με αρχηγό το Νίκο Καπετανάκο ,πραγματοποίησαν πεζοπορία στο Αμάρι...


ΓΕΡΑΚΑΡΙ ΕΠΙΣΤΡΟΦΗ ΣΤΟ ΡΕΘΥΜΝΟ 11/01/2015

Published: January 11, 2015
Length: 45:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Petros Drygiannakis

ΕΠΙΣΤΡΟΦΗ ME XIONIA ΑΠΟ ΤΟ ΓΕΡΑΚΑΡΙ ΣΤΟ ΡΕΘΥΜΝΟ Η ΔΙΑΔΡΟΜΗ ΜΕΧΡΙ ΤΟ ΚΤΕΟ ΣΤΟΥΣ ΑΡΜΕΝΟΥΣ .


ΚΑΛΟΓΕΡΟΥ ΤΟ ΧΩΡΙΟ ΜΟΥ

Published: September 26, 2014
Length: 53:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: elliaskid


Polyprion Americanus (Wreckfish) fished outside of Rethymnon Crete, the 19th of August 2008

Published: August 20, 2008
Length: 35:33 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Elias Kyriakakis

Polyprion Americanus (Wreckfish) fished outside of Rethymnon Crete the 19th of August 2008, in a deep sea fishing trip.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Monastiraki, Crete

Monastiraki is the archaeological site of an ancient Minoan town on the island of Crete.

Located at 35.2303, 24.6713 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Minoan sites in Crete, Populated places in Ancient Greece

Amari Valley

The Amari Valley is a fertile valley on the foothills of Mount Ida and Mount Kedros in Crete. The valley was known as a center of resistance to the Germans during the Battle of Crete and the German occupation. After the abduction of General Heinrich Kreipe the Germans destroyed a number of villages in the area including the village of Gerakari.

Located at 35.22, 24.64 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Valleys of Greece, Geography of Crete


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Monastiráki, Monastirákion, Μοναστηράκι, Μοναστηράκιον