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🏛️ Attraction · Archaeological site
Archaeological Site of Aptera
Αρχαιολογικός χώρος Απτέρας
In Megala Chorafia, on Crete, Archaeological Site of Aptera is an archaeological site. Open-air sites in Greece offer little shade: go early, bring water and a hat, and check the day's hours, which shorten after summer.
It scores 4.6 out of 5 from 2,507 Google reviews — a large enough sample to trust. Closed on Tuesdays (per Google — hours shift with the season).
In Greek script: Αρχαιολογικός χώρος Απτέρας. For more options, see sights on Crete.
Where to stay nearby
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Tours, boat trips & tickets
Boat trips, guided tours of the ancient sites and tickets bookable ahead — free cancellation on most.
- Samaria Gorge hikeA long, all-day downhill walk to the Libyan Sea, open only in the warm season. Organised trips solve the logistics at both ends, including the boat out.See guided tours →
- Knossos, skip the lineThe Minoan palace outside Heraklion is busiest mid-morning; a guide makes sense of the partial reconstructions.Check tickets →
- Spinalonga islandThe Venetian fortress and former leper colony, a short boat ride from Plaka or Elounda.See boat trips →
- Balos lagoon & GramvousaThe boat from Kissamos avoids the long dirt road to Balos and adds the Venetian fortress on Gramvousa.See boat trips →
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Frequently asked
Where is Archaeological Site of Aptera?
The address is Megala Chorafia 730 03, in Megala Chorafia, Crete, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What are the opening hours at Archaeological Site of Aptera?
The hours published on Google are: Monday: 08:00–19:00; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 08:00–19:00; Thursday: 08:00–19:00; Friday: 08:00–19:00; Saturday: 08:00–19:00; Sunday: 08:00–19:00. Many places in Greece keep seasonal hours, so check before a special trip.
Is Archaeological Site of Aptera worth it?
It holds 4.6 out of 5 from 2,507 Google reviews. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.
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