The city of Rethymno is the capital of Rethymno prefecture, with a population of 41,687 inhabitants (2001 census).
         
Rethymno is situated in the Northern part of the island, at the western part of the prefecture with the same name.
         
The city of Rethymno does not have an airport but the city is served by the airports of Chania and Heraklion. Rethymnon port is connected all year long to mainland Greece through the port of Piraeus.  
         
The town still maintains its old aristocratic appearance, with  buildings dating from the 16th century, Byzantine and Hellenic-Roman remains, a small Venetian harbor and narrow streets.

Towns & villages situated North West of Rethymno Prefecture, following the route from East to West:
• Rethymnon Town
• Agia Triada
• Adele
• Prasses
• Platanes
• Missiria
• Platanias
• Argiroupoli 
 
Towns & villages situated North East of Rethymno Prefecture, following the route from West to East:
• Arkadi
• Panormos
• Anogia
• Bali 
 
Towns & villages situated South West of Rethymno Prefecture, following the route from West to East:
• Plakias
• Mirthios 
 
Towns & villages situated South East of Rethymno Prefecture, following the route from West to East:
• Agia Galini