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Thalassografia - Restaurant in Rethymno Old Town, Crete
Restaurant

Thalassografia

Cliffside Cretan plates beneath the Fortezza

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Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed June 2026
Rethymno Old Town |
$$ Mid-range for Restaurant
|
Daily, lunch and dinner (seasonal)
| Last reviewed: Jun 2026

Perched on the rocks at the old town's highest point beside the Fortezza, Thalassografia serves Cretan dishes and seafood on cliff-edge terraces over the Venetian harbour and open sea. Quiet, spacious and away from the lane crowds, it is a genuine Fortezza-edge room rather than a harbour-perimeter table. Best at sunset.

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Quick answers about Thalassografia, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.

Where is Thalassografia?
Thalassografia is located in Rethymno Old Town, Crete, Argyropoulon 12 (Kefalogiannidon), Old Town, Rethymno 741 31, Greece.
What are the opening hours of Thalassografia?
Thalassografia is open Daily, lunch and dinner (seasonal).
What is Thalassografia best for?
Thalassografia is especially popular for Sunset drinks, Seafood, Quiet dinner.

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