Listing description Located in the heart of Rethymno, Olvia is the perfect home for your stay. Suitable for up to 6, the apartment offers spacious rooms, 1 bathroom, an additional WC and a modern kitchen. Cafes, bakeries and supermarkets are at your doorstep, the beach just a 15-minute walk away. Olvia is by the Great Gate, the entrance to the Old City, where you can explore historic sites and the Fortezza castle. Relax on the private balcony overlooking the Old City and experience Cretan living at its best!

My name is Irene, I love travelling, the sea and music!

Neighborhood description Our apartment sits directly between Rethymno's old and new cities. This quiet neighbourhood mainly comprises local residents and small family businesses. The apartment is right by a historic narrow street that spans the old town and reaches Fortezza Castle. This street – Nikiforou Foka / Νικηφόρου Φωκά – is the perfect route to explore the city and its many layers of history. On the other side of the apartment is the Municipal Garden, a beautiful place to walk or enjoy a coffee in the shade of local trees. Much of what Rethymno has to offer is within walking distance of the apartment, including: - Great Gate (1 min), entrance to the Old City, with its restaurants and bars. - Municipal Garden (2 mins) - Venetian port (7 mins) - Asteria open-air cinema (7 mins), with many films in English. - Fortezza Castle (8 mins), where you can also see live performances of music and theatre. - The beach (15 mins) - Central bus stop (8 mins), a starting point to explore the whole island of Crete! While we cannot provide car parking, there are several car parks near the apartment – 2 within 2 minutes' walk (charges apply) and several within 8 minutes' walk, two of which are free.