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Within 2 hours of Megala Chorafia and Kalives and a must for both casual and serious walkers, this is the deepest gorge in Europe and a fascinating 18km walk.
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guide is with you for the duration and ensures safe passage to the
final stage which you take an hour ferry boat ride along the gorgeous
unspoilt south coast, finishing with a different return journey by
coach. An exhilarating day out but not for the very feint-hearted!
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Chania is the regional capital of the area, famous for its quayside cafes, bars and restaurants and one of the most pleasant places to sit with a drink and just watch. Feast your eyes on the wonderful Venetian and Turkish architecture that surround you, buildings which are particularly colourful at sunset. Wander amidst the labyrinth of narrow backstreets and browse in the numerous boutiques and markets selling local crafts, jewelry and leather goods. Music Bars and clubs stay open till the early hours and are especially lively at weekends when the locals join in. |
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Long and sandy beaches to Blue Flag standard and safe for children. |
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Situated
just a short distance from the village centre of Megala Chorafia,
the Aptera site dates back to the 7th century BC and
Minoan times. Its name appears in the tablets of Knossos
as one of the largest cities in Crete and was continuously
inhabited until an earthquake destroyed it in the 7th century AD.
Most of the ruins on this large site have not yet been fully excavated but you can see impressive Roman cisterns, a Greek temple, Byzantine remains and a monastery established there in the 12th century. To the north western end is a Turkish fortress with superb views of Souda Bay. In spring the site is full of wild flowers and herbs with breathtaking views of the snow capped White Mountains. |
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