Discover 4,000 years of Cretan history on a spectacular hiking adventure through Apokoronas.
Ancient Aptera
Starting near Ancient Aptera, one of the most powerful city-states of ancient Crete, our journey takes us alongside its impressive ancient fortification walls, with breathtaking views of the White Mountains and Souda Bay. Read more about the city in our article on Ancient Aptera.
History and nature
Throughout the hike, we explore a remarkable combination of historical landmarks and natural landscapes.
Along the way, discover Byzantine churches, ancient archaeological remains, the traditional village of Stylos, historic Venetian watermills and the beautiful springs of the Koiliaris River.
To the sea
Our adventure continues through lush riverside landscapes towards Kyani Akti and the historic Izzeddin Fortress.
Before you go
The route follows Chania Trails APO 01, 12.8 km in about 4 to 5 hours, on rocky trails, countryside paths and riverside tracks. It is of moderate difficulty and starts close to our base in Kalyves.
Hiking with Crete it!
We are based in Kalyves, Apokoronas, and organise guided nature hikes across Crete. We keep groups small and walk at the pace of the group.
What is included
- A Professional Mountain Leader who stays with the group for the whole hike
- Transport, with pick up from Chania town and its suburbs, Stalos, Agia Marina, Platanias and the whole Apokoronas area
- Hiking equipment: safety helmets where required and trekking poles
There is no fixed price: we quote per group, depending on group size, season, any extras you want to add and the difficulty of the route.
