Archaeological Site of Aptera | Αρχαιολογικός χώρος Απτέρας

Frequently mentioned in reviews: Top-rated.online cuts through the clutter, highlighting only the reviews that are most helpful, earn the most likes, or come from the most active contributors. Beautiful location if this very important city. Well preserved theatra and other seeing. Winterclosingtime is 3pm! Decent ruins, some of which were more recently excavated than others (early 2000s). The small is a draw, but we really liked the as they were huge and unlike others we’ve seen across the Mediterranean. Other buildings throughout are partial, with some Greek & English signs. We stayed about 30-40 minutes but could stay a little longer if wanting to explore the in more detail. There is one room shortly inside the that has about 16 signs and a brief video with information about the site, history, and excavations. Very informative. WC: Two clean unisex toilets across the courtyard from the information room (about a one minute from the entrance). Cafe: Did not see any cafe or onsite, beyond a small fountain tap in the courtyard. Suggest bringing your own. Shade: It can be quite hot, but there is occasionally shade dotted around - e.g. under the olive trees at the theatre, within the cistern, near other buildings depending on the time of day. AR app was mentioned at the beginning, but didn’t see any places to scan/use it inside the ruins. Felt like an interesting concept, though. Very interesting Minoan archeological site, well signed and access road clearly marked. Some parts have been restored, like the amphitheatre, but the example of Linear B writing could not be found. The Aptera Archaeological is an incredible experience and totally the stop. is 10 euros per person, and you can comfortably explore the entire in about 1.5 hours. It’s laid out and divided into three main sections, each offering something unique. The highlight for me was the roman theatre, absolutely amazing. It’s beautifully preserved and really gives you a sense of the site’s long history. The views and atmosphere make wandering through the both relaxing and fascinating. If you’re in the area, don’t miss it. A must-see! Hidden gem, barely mentioned, yet full of history. The Greek/Roman is marvellous and the Roman incredible. There's remains of two bath houses and a few other buildings. It's still being uncovered - in the old monastery on the the 'before and after' display boards give you some idea of the challenge of uncovering it. A great find. Note - the historic is not actually in the main and you drive past it on the edge of the village; keep an eye out for it. A good, free, car park is near to the centre of the site. visiting. Aptera Archaeological is a hidden gem and definitely visiting if you're in Crete! was very affordable—€8 for two adults. The is full of fascinating history, with plenty to explore, including well-preserved Roman baths, cisterns, and a beautiful amphitheater. Parking is convenient and free, just a short from the entrance. Great archaeological with great views of the surrounding landscape. The are interesting, and the theater is amazing. Definitely a visit from Chania. It was an informative visit, and the that held the for the Roman baths were extensive and huge, much bigger than I was thinking they would be. The terrain on can be slightly rough so ensure you wear trainers or better, do not come here in sandles! It will stop you getting into the if you do. This has great potential but there's room for improvement. Like panels with descriptions and more pictures at every ruin. 4 euro entry, it's better to visit early in the morning, by 10 am it was already too hot for sightseeing. If you're from the EU and under 26, you go free. Bring ID to prove. It's a lovely place and I'm happy I visited. Especially for free. I wished they had more photos explaining how the would look like when they were in their prime, but they are currently working on augment reality app, so that should solve the problem. The staff is so lovely there. You can't currently go inside the Ottoman fortress, and I don't know why. This is both Greek and roman. The Romans conquered and changed some of the architecture. We visited here on 3rd July, there is a large car park as you arrive. along a short gravel path towards the ticket booth. The lady in the booth was very helpful and the fee was €5 per person and there was a QR code to scan for information. We took our time navigating our way around the site. There are gravel paths which can be a little steep in places. The are so enormous, it's hard to fathom how they built them and how much they held. One is split into 3 sections, like 3 large halls, and there is another 'L' shaped cistern in a different area on the site. There are some public toilets on this site. Take drinks with you as there is no facility to purchase any, and there is little shade. There are no benches to sit down on the paths. Also in a separate area is the Amphitheatre which is definitely a visit. Wonderful Greek ruins. Was nice and calm when we were there in October. Cool location. Parking for free. Entry like 4 euro per person. Great to combine with the Ottoman form which is nearby. A hidden gem!! The reservoirs are awesome, and so is the riman bath where you can still see how the heating system used to work. And you mostly get the whole to yourselves since it's less famous. Not crowdy, not big, just to in 30-40 min max, impressive tanks, smallest roman i ve seen, for 2adults+kid Eu20, good parking Fab morning exploring this archaeological just outside Chania. You can in between all the and the whole feels wonderfully informal. We enjoyed Aptera much more than Knossos, which felt like a low budget sword and sandal film set. This is a must see when visiting Crete. It's so amazing to see the cisterns, bath houses, and amphitheater. like a time warp, imagining all the people that have been there before. So glad these places are conserved for us. Priceless. Very interesting and beautiful, lots of wild flowers. €10 entry Geweldig om op een van 2-3 duizend jaar oud rond te lopen. Met name de enorme opslagplaatsen voor water. Best veel gerestaureerd. Absolutely stunning and well a visit if you're in Crete! It was €8 euros for 2 adults and our 4 children went in for free! Loads to explore, including some very well preserved Roman ruins, original roads and the theatre! And we pretty much had the place to ourselves! Parking was and right by the entrance. Toilets available but no refreshments so make sure you take a drink! Αξίζει να τό επισκεφτείτε Just like the theatre, the is very nice example of greco-roman city. Very interesting part are the cisterns, which (with some adjustments in medieval) have made it to this day in a very good shape! Two roman baths are at your disposal as well, and many other important parts of the city. We spent just under an hour. It is the 10 euro. Amphitheater area is lovely and don’t miss the giant cisterns. A very short car journey from Chania is the incredibly impressive and atmospheric of Aptera. You park in a large car park nearby and it is a simple to the booth where you buy your ticket (cash only) and then you can to the main cluster of ruins, baths, cisterns, etc. In the middle of the more recent structures there is a very charming church, a gallery hallway with lots of information boards and also a very clean and modern toilet. Do look around and taken your time exploring the baths and don't miss going inside and down into the main cistern, it will be on the map you are given getting your ticket, it is a very immersive underground space that just shows how wealthy and important a city this would have been. You can also go to the incredible 5 minutes away, do note the road that would have ran from the baths to here. Imagine bathing and walking here taking in the fantastic view of the mountains before settling down to watch something at the theatre. Can't we just go back to this way of living? : ) I do not understand any of the reviews that say it’s not the 10€. There is lots of history, some things are very well preserved and the terrein is smaller, but definitely not in-and-out in 30 minutes. We spent about 3 hours, taking our time. It helps to read the booklet or the boards in the main house for context. We went with a baby in a backpack, so I was looking for shade and there was always some to be found. It is also to be mentioned that it’s always clear what was restored and what wasn’t. We’ve seen this done a lot poorer in the past. Brilliant place to to go to. Must see. Go early as you can. Also go insides to if you can, absolute blow out! We really loved this place Well a visit. Go early to try and avoid the heat. The cistern is really impressive. Very manageable site. Allow about 1 1/2 hours, and then drive along to see the Fort, the views are stunning. Website change monitoring Monitor any webpage for changes – get instant email alerts when prices drop, new jobs are posted, products come back in stock, or competitors update their sites. See how the number of reviews and average review scores have changed over time. Historical landmark