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May Beach Hotel

Machis Kritis 122, Missiria
Rated 8.3 in 316 reviews

May Beach Hotel is a charming destination situated in the picturesque town of Rethymno, Greece, where the beauty of the Cretan coastline meets contemporary comfort. The hotel offers a welcoming atmosphere, making it an ideal retreat for travelers looking to unwind by the sea. With its modern design and thoughtful amenities, May Beach Hotel caters to both relaxation and convenience.

Guests can enjoy a variety of accommodations, all designed to provide a comfortable stay with stunning views of the surrounding area. The hotel features a range of facilities, including a beautiful swimming pool, a well-equipped fitness center, and a serene spa for those seeking rejuvenation. Dining at May Beach Hotel is a delightful experience, with on-site restaurants offering a selection of Mediterranean dishes prepared with fresh, local ingredients.

The hotel’s prime location allows guests easy access to nearby attractions, including the historic old town of Rethymno, with its charming streets, vibrant markets, and rich cultural heritage. The beautiful sandy beach is only a short walk away, providing opportunities for sunbathing, swimming, and various water sports.

May Beach Hotel is committed to delivering a memorable experience, combining the tranquility of coastal living with the convenience of modern amenities. Whether you are on a family vacation or a romantic getaway, the hotel offers an inviting space to relax and explore the enchanting surroundings of Crete.

 Swimming pool

Climate and Weather

January
 16°
 9°
 16°
 4
Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days
February
 16°
 9°
 15°
 5
Sun hours / day
 17
Rain free days
March
 17°
 10°
 15°
 7
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
April
 20°
 12°
 16°
 8
Sun hours / day
 24
Rain free days
May
 24°
 15°
 18°
 10
Sun hours / day
 27
Rain free days
June
 28°
 19°
 22°
 12
Sun hours / day
 29
Rain free days
July
 29°
 22°
 25°
 13
Sun hours / day
 31
Rain free days
August
 29°
 22°
 26°
 12
Sun hours / day
 30
Rain free days
September
 27°
 20°
 25°
 10
Sun hours / day
 28
Rain free days
October
 23°
 17°
 23°
 7
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
November
 20°
 13°
 20°
 6
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
December
 17°
 10°
 18°
 4
Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days
Halevi Monastery
Greek Orthodox monastery in Crete
2.9km / 1.8mi
Fortezza Fortress
Fortezza Fortress
Fortress in Crete
4.7km / 2.9mi
Neratzes Mosque
Neratzes Mosque
Church building in Rethymno Municipality, Greece
4.5km / 2.8mi
Archeological museum of Rethymno
Archeological museum of Rethymno
Museum in Greece
4.5km / 2.8mi
Metropolitan church of Megali Panagia
Metropolitan church of Megali Panagia
Church building in Rethymno, Crete Region, Greece
4.3km / 2.7mi
Rimondi Fountain
Rimondi Fountain
Listed post-Byzantine fountain in Greece
4.5km / 2.8mi
Lady of Angels
Lady of Angels
Church in Rethymno, Greece
4.6km / 2.9mi
Military Museum Chromonastiri
Crete/rethymno; Chromonastiri; coordinates: [35.325535,24.511283,14]
4.8km / 3mi
Kara Moussa Pascha
Kara Moussa Pascha
Mosque in Greece
4.1km / 2.5mi
Veli Pasha Mosque
Veli Pasha Mosque
Mosque in Greece
4.2km / 2.6mi
Valide Sultana Mosque
Historical mosque in Rethymno, Crete, Greece
4.4km / 2.8mi
Agia Irini
Agia Irini
Monastery in Rethymno Municipality, Greece
4.4km / 2.7mi
Museum of Modern Art
4.5km / 2.8mi
Panagia Katholiki
Panagia Katholiki
5.9km / 3.7mi
Municipal Garden of Rethymno
Municipal Garden of Rethymno
Park in Rethymno Municipality, Greece
4.5km / 2.8mi
Armeni Nekropolis
Armeni Nekropolis
Excavated Late Minoan cemetery on Crete
7.7km / 4.8mi
Bridge of Simas
Bridge of Simas
Bridge in Rethymno Municipality, Greece
7.1km / 4.4mi
Vrysinas
Vrysinas
Mountain and an archaeological site of an ancient Minoan peak sanctuary
6.7km / 4.1mi
Monastery of Arkadi
Monastery of Arkadi
Monastery
11.5km / 7.1mi
Bonriparo (Monopari)
Bonriparo (Monopari)
Medieval fort in Crete
12km / 7.4mi
Castel Bonriparo (Monopari)
Castel Bonriparo (Monopari)
Medieval fort in Crete
11.9km / 7.4mi
Tower of Gerani
Rethymno
11.4km / 7.1mi
Kera Onythe
Kera Onythe
Early Christian basilica and ancient settlement on Crete
10.2km / 6.3mi
Eleutherna
Eleutherna
Archaeological site of Crete
13.7km / 8.5mi
Eleutherna Bridge
Eleutherna Bridge
Ancient bridge near the Cretan town of Eleutherna, Greece
13.7km / 8.5mi
Tower of Syggelos
Rhithymna
13.6km / 8.5mi
Syvritos
Syvritos
Human settlement in Greece
16km / 9.9mi
Episkopi beach
15.2km / 9.5mi
Agia Sofia Basilica of Panormo
Agia Sofia Basilica of Panormo
5th c. CE excavated church foundations
15.6km / 9.7mi
The Museum of ancient Eleutherna
The Museum of ancient Eleutherna
Archaeological museum in Rethymno, Greece
14.2km / 8.8mi
Lion Fountain
Lion Fountain
Monument in Spili, Greece
16.6km / 10.3mi
Koules Koxare
Koules Koxare
Rhithymna
17.1km / 10.6mi
Atsipades Korakias
17.7km / 11mi
Melidoni Cave
Melidoni Cave
Cave in Greece
18.8km / 11.7mi
Agios Georgios at Malathre
18.8km / 11.7mi
Church of Agios Nikolaos
Church of Agios Nikolaos
18.9km / 11.7mi
Ancient Lappa
Ancient Lappa
Ancient city of Crete
19.3km / 12mi
Panagia Kera
Church building in Amari, Crete
19km / 11.8mi
Monastiraki, Crete
Monastiraki, Crete
Archaeological site in Greece
20.3km / 12.6mi
Kourna Lake
Kourna Lake
Lake in Greece
22.5km / 14mi
Ammoudi Beach
Ammoudi Beach
Beach
23.7km / 14.7mi
Lower Preveli Monastery
Lower Preveli Monastery
Monastic complex in Agios Vasileios, Rethymno,Crete Region, Greece
22.4km / 13.9mi
St. Nicolas Chapel
St. Nicolas Chapel
23.6km / 14.7mi
Plakias Beach
Plakias Beach
Tourist beach
22.9km / 14.2mi
Plakias Korifi (Paligremnos)
Plakias Korifi (Paligremnos)
Archaeological site in Greece
24km / 14.9mi

What to do in Rethymno Town and near May Beach Hotel

Halevi Monastery
Greek Orthodox monastery in Crete
2.9km / 1.8mi
Fortezza Fortress
Fortezza Fortress
Fortress in Crete
4.7km / 2.9mi
Neratzes Mosque
Neratzes Mosque
Church building in Rethymno Municipality, Greece
4.5km / 2.8mi
Archeological museum of Rethymno
Archeological museum of Rethymno
Museum in Greece
4.5km / 2.8mi
Metropolitan church of Megali Panagia
Metropolitan church of Megali Panagia
Church building in Rethymno, Crete Region, Greece
4.3km / 2.7mi
Rimondi Fountain
Rimondi Fountain
Listed post-Byzantine fountain in Greece
4.5km / 2.8mi
Lady of Angels
Lady of Angels
Church in Rethymno, Greece
4.6km / 2.9mi
Military Museum Chromonastiri
Crete/rethymno; Chromonastiri; coordinates: [35.325535,24.511283,14]
4.8km / 3mi
Kara Moussa Pascha
Kara Moussa Pascha
Mosque in Greece
4.1km / 2.5mi
Veli Pasha Mosque
Veli Pasha Mosque
Mosque in Greece
4.2km / 2.6mi
Valide Sultana Mosque
Historical mosque in Rethymno, Crete, Greece
4.4km / 2.8mi
Agia Irini
Agia Irini
Monastery in Rethymno Municipality, Greece
4.4km / 2.7mi
Museum of Modern Art
4.5km / 2.8mi
Panagia Katholiki
Panagia Katholiki
5.9km / 3.7mi
Municipal Garden of Rethymno
Municipal Garden of Rethymno
Park in Rethymno Municipality, Greece
4.5km / 2.8mi
Armeni Nekropolis
Armeni Nekropolis
Excavated Late Minoan cemetery on Crete
7.7km / 4.8mi
Bridge of Simas
Bridge of Simas
Bridge in Rethymno Municipality, Greece
7.1km / 4.4mi
Vrysinas
Vrysinas
Mountain and an archaeological site of an ancient Minoan peak sanctuary
6.7km / 4.1mi
Monastery of Arkadi
Monastery of Arkadi
Monastery
11.5km / 7.1mi
Bonriparo (Monopari)
Bonriparo (Monopari)
Medieval fort in Crete
12km / 7.4mi
Castel Bonriparo (Monopari)
Castel Bonriparo (Monopari)
Medieval fort in Crete
11.9km / 7.4mi
Tower of Gerani
Rethymno
11.4km / 7.1mi
Kera Onythe
Kera Onythe
Early Christian basilica and ancient settlement on Crete
10.2km / 6.3mi
Eleutherna
Eleutherna
Archaeological site of Crete
13.7km / 8.5mi
Eleutherna Bridge
Eleutherna Bridge
Ancient bridge near the Cretan town of Eleutherna, Greece
13.7km / 8.5mi
Tower of Syggelos
Rhithymna
13.6km / 8.5mi
Syvritos
Syvritos
Human settlement in Greece
16km / 9.9mi
Episkopi beach
15.2km / 9.5mi
Agia Sofia Basilica of Panormo
Agia Sofia Basilica of Panormo
5th c. CE excavated church foundations
15.6km / 9.7mi
The Museum of ancient Eleutherna
The Museum of ancient Eleutherna
Archaeological museum in Rethymno, Greece
14.2km / 8.8mi

About Rethymno Town

Rethymno Town, located on the northern coast of Crete, offers a blend of historical charm and vibrant local culture. One of the highlights of the town is its well-preserved Venetian old town, where narrow cobblestone streets are lined with picturesque buildings showcasing a mix of Venetian, Turkish, and Greek architecture. Exploring this area allows visitors to appreciate the rich history that permeates the town.

The Fortezza is another significant site, a 16th-century fortress that provides panoramic views of the town and the sea. Walking through its grounds gives insight into the strategic importance of Rethymno during the Venetian and Ottoman periods. The Rethymno Archaeological Museum is also worth a visit, as it houses artifacts that date back to the Minoan civilization, offering a deeper understanding of the region's history.

For those interested in local traditions, the Rethymno Carnival, held annually, showcases vibrant parades and cultural events. It reflects the community's spirit and commitment to preserving its heritage. Additionally, the local tavernas and cafés present an opportunity to indulge in authentic Cretan cuisine, with dishes made from fresh local ingredients.

The town's beachfront promenade is ideal for a leisurely stroll, where one can enjoy the sea breeze and watch the sunset over the Mediterranean. It also features various shops and boutiques, perfect for picking up unique souvenirs or handmade crafts.

In summary, Rethymno Town combines historical exploration with cultural experiences, making it a rewarding destination for those interested in both the past and the present of Crete.




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