Situated on a plateau overlooking the Souda Bay, ancient Aptera was founded in the 8th century BC.
It reached its heyday during the Hellenistic period as one of the most powerful Cretan city-states and survived until the Roman period and the rise of the Byzantine Empire.
Monuments such as the double temple of Apollo and Artemis, the theatre, the necropolis, the 4th century fortification and the vaulted Roman cisterns bear witness to its great history.
Opening hours
Summer hours
April 1 – October 31
Mon: 08:00 – 20:00
Tue: Closed
Wed: 08:00 – 20:00
Thu: 08:00 – 20:00
Fri: 08:00 – 20:00
Sat: 08:00 – 20:00
Sun: 08:00 – 20:00
Winter hours
November 1 – March 31
Mon: 08:30 – 15:30
Tue: Closed
Wed: 08:30 – 15:30
Thu: 08:30 – 15:30
Fri: 08:30 – 15:30
Sat: 08:30 – 15:30
Sun: 08:30 – 15:30
Last admission: 20 minutes before closing time
The site remains closed on the following dates and public holidays: January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday, December 25 & 26.
The site remains closed on the following dates and public holidays: January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday, December 25 & 26.
Tickets
Full: €10.00
Reduced: €5.00
Admission is free on March 6, April 18, May 18, the last weekend of September, on October 28, as well as on the first and third Sunday of each month between November 1 and March 31.
Amenities
WC
WiFi
Parking
Accessibility
Contact
Archaeological Site of Aptera
Τ: +30 28250 33425
Ephorate of Antiquities of Chania
Τ: +30 28210 44418
E: efacha@culture.gr
