Visiting Arkadi Monastery: what to know
- Tickets
- Small entry fee; check current prices
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time
- Morning
- Getting there
- About 25 minutes by car southeast of Rethymno
Crete itineraries with Arkadi Monastery
Arkadi Monastery is on day 3
Day 3 of Crete in 5 Days
Arkadi, Rethymno, then Chania
How Arkadi Monastery fits into a day.- 9:00Check out and drive westHeraklion
- 10:30Arkadi MonasteryArkadi
- 13:00Fortezza of RethymnoRethymno
- 14:30Lunch in Rethymno old townRethymno
- 17:00Drive on to ChaniaChania
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Arkadi Monastery FAQs
Why is Arkadi famous?
For the 1866 siege and explosion.
Is there a dress code?
Cover shoulders and knees.
Is there a bus?
Limited buses run from Rethymno; a car is easier.
