Hercules
About
Choose Hercules for local business in Crete, found at Sofokli Venizelou 72, Rethymno 741 33, Grecia. The venue sits on the island of Crete in Greece, with a Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HerculesRestaurantRethimno/ for reference. Visitors rate Hercules 4.8 out of 5, a score built on 1590 reviews, placing it among the higher-scoring addresses in Rethymno. Two photos of the venue are available to view. Rethymno sits between Heraklion and Chania, so Hercules is reachable from either town along the north coast road. Ferries and flights from Athens and major hubs connect Crete to the wider Greek islands, making Rethymno a straightforward stop for travellers moving between the main resorts. The address on Sofokli Venizelou places Hercules in Rethymno, one of the island's principal towns. Hercules is known for its local business offering in Rethymno, drawing on the custom of the town. Crete's Mediterranean climate brings hot, dry summers and mild winters, with June to September the busiest stretch for visitors. Greek island cooking centres on fresh seafood, olive oil, feta and other local cheeses, and grilled meats, all widely served across Crete. Greek is the main language spoken on the island, so a few words go a long way with locals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hercules known for?
Hercules is a restaurant in Rethymno that serves food in the style found across Greece's islands, where fresh seafood, olive oil, feta and other local cheeses, and grilled meats shape the cooking. Its following is reflected in 1590 reviews and a rating of 4.8 out of 5.
What should first-time visitors expect at Hercules?
First-timers at Hercules will find it at Sofokli Venizelou 72 in Rethymno, where the kitchen follows the pattern of cooking across Greece's islands, built on fresh seafood, olive oil, feta and local cheeses, and grilled meats. The setting is Rethymno on Crete, and the peak season for the island runs June to September.
Where is Hercules located on Crete?
Hercules sits at Sofokli Venizelou 72, Rethymno 741 33, on the island of Crete in Greece. That puts it in Rethymno, one of the towns on the island, with Heraklion and Chania also on Crete.
How do visitors rate Hercules?
Hercules holds a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 1590 reviews, a figure attached to the restaurant at Sofokli Venizelou 72 in Rethymno. That score comes from diners at the Crete location.
Is Hercules suitable for families, couples or solo visitors?
Anyone travelling on Crete can eat at Hercules, since it operates as a restaurant at Sofokli Venizelou 72 in Rethymno. Families, couples and solo visitors all fall within the range of diners such a place serves.
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