Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Spain in Rethymno helps Spanish nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Emmanuel Portaliou 23, 741 00 Rethymnon, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2831 311 120 |
| ch.rethymno@maec.es | |
| Head of Mission | Maria Daskalantonakis, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Emmanuel Portaliou 23, 741 00 Rethymnon.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Rethymno do?
This honorary office looks after Spanish interests in Rethymno. The honorary consul listed by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs is Maria Daskalantonakis. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. The quickest way to reach the office: call +30 2831 311 120 and e-mail ch.rethymno@maec.es.
The office is located in Crete. Distance to the Spanish Embassy in Athens: about 300 km.
Which Spanish office issues passports and visas?
Applications for Spanish passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Spanish Embassy in Athens.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is normally closed on Greek public holidays. On the Spanish national day (12 October) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Where else is Spain represented in Greece?
- Athens – Embassy of Spain
- Corfu – Honorary Consulate
- Kalamata – Honorary Consulate
- Patras – Honorary Consulate
- Rethymno – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Rhodes – Honorary Consulate
- Thessaloniki – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Spanish honorary consul in Rethymno
Where do I renew my Spanish passport if I live near Rethymno?
For a new Spanish passport, contact the Spanish Embassy in Athens.
What are the contact details of the Spanish honorary consul in Rethymno?
By phone on +30 2831 311 120 or by e-mail to ch.rethymno@maec.es.
Who runs the Spanish honorary office in Rethymno?
Maria Daskalantonakis, according to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026).
Do I need a visa for Spain with a Greek passport?
No. A valid Greek passport or identity card is enough.
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Corps Consulaire (20 September 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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