Small waterfront church.

Agia Pelagia Bay and village

Ruins of a wall in the ancient city of Aptera

Take the highway from Chania to Rethimnon and turn right after 12km, at the sign to Aptera (which is 17km from Chania). Follow this winding, paved road to the village of Megala Horafia. Turn left in the square and go to the top of the hill. Aptera has Greek, Roman and Byzantine remains, as well as a Turkish fort. On the top you will see a track to the right towards the Byzantine and Roman remains. Looking south across the valley of Stylos, you will enjoy the view of the Lefka Ori White Mountains . The view is quite breathtaking from here in the spring when the White Mountains are covered with snow.

The Gorge of Samaria is situated in the National park of Samaria, in the White Mountains in West Crete, it said to be the longest gorge in Europe.