The village is home to the Ancient City of Aptera and boasts beautiful views overlooking both Souda Bay and the White Mountains. Starting at
$21 per person
Aptera Hotel is situated on the north-west coast of Crete between the coastal towns of Souda and Kalives. It is an excellent base from which to start your holiday in Greece and explore the many local places of interest. The village is home to the Ancient City of Aptera and boasts beautiful views overlooking both Souda Bay and the White Mountains.
We offer visitors the peace and quiet of a small family-run hotel, far from the tourist crowds, noisy nightlife and big hotels. We are 20 km from Khania airport and the nearest port, Souda, is about 5 km away only.
We offer three types of accommodation: studios, one and two bedroom self catering apartments; all furnished in traditional Greek style yet equipped with all modern facilities.
We highly recommend a visit to the archaeological site. Leaving your accommodation and going east, within a minute you reach the first signs of the fortifications of the ancient city to welcome you and to provide you with a small glimpse of the scale and the importance of Ancient Aptera.
Enjoy your vacations at Aptera Hotel!!
Please note:
Check In Time: 2.30pm Check Out Time: 12.00noon
Credit cards Accepted Taxes included Cancellation Policy: 3 days
We can, arrange for a local taxi to pick you up from the airport/port (Khania or Heraklion) at discount rates. Also, we can arrange for a rented car to wait for you at the airport or at your accommodation. (Discount rates apply).
Directions
From Khania airport take the route to the national road towards Souda harbour, when you reach Souda take the exit to the left towards Rethymnon & Heraklion.
Five km after Souda you will reach a junction, turn right at that junction and follow the signs to Aptera (former Megala Chorafia).
When you reach the centre of the village where the tavernas are, you turn uphill to the left following the signs to the Ancient city of Aptera. Aptera hotel will appear on your left after a minute drive from the centre of the village.
From Heraklion airport as you exit the main gate of the airport you drive straight ahead for 500 meters and then take the first exit to the right to join the national road towards Heraklion, Rethymno and Khania to the west.
After approximately an hour and half drive on the national road you will reach the exit to Kalami village on your right. You stay on the national road, do not take the exit to Kalami but take the first exit to your left at the first junction after Kalami.
When you reach the centre of the village where the tavernas are you turn uphill to the left following the signs to the Ancient city of Aptera. Aptera hotel will appear on your left after a minute drive from the centre of the village.
Facilities
Airport Pick Up, Luggage Storage, Free Carpark, Breakfast Not Included, Air Conditioning
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