Rethymno, Somatas FOR SALE plot of 91554 sq.m. It is outside the plans and has unlimited views of the sea and the mountains. It is 8.5 km away from the sea and the city. Ideal for tourist facilities as it builds 18000 sq.m. The plot is in an excellent location and there are new houses nearby and therefore electricity, water and telephone networks. The plot is in an excellent location at one of the highest points in the Rethymnon area. It offers an unobstructed view of the sea and the mountain from the east to the west side of the prefecture. It is 41,006 sq.m. within a city plan with a building capacity of 400m2 for every 1000m2. The property is completely flat and free of trees. Electricity, water and telephone networks are nearby. It is 8 km from the port of Rethymno, 70 km from the airport of Chania, 88 km from the airport of Heraklion and 27 km from South Rethymno Rethymno is built on the northern coast of Crete, between Heraklion and Chania and has been a large settlement since the 5th century BC, as it is related to the ancient Minoan city-state "Rithymna" which gave it its name. Today, it shows a lot of tourist traffic during the summer, while the rest of the year there is a presence of students, as the University of Crete is located near the city. The city's economy is based on tourism, as there are many attractions, a long sandy beach and a strong hotel infrastructure. In terms of transportation, the city is connected to Heraklion and Chania via the E 75 national road, while it also has a relatively good provincial road network, which connects to all areas of the Prefecture. It also has a new, modern port.