Guidebook for Souda
Food Scene
Kaitis traditional kafeneion is a place well worth visiting if it happens to be near the region. Spectacular views to the gulf of Souda and easy access to the beaches of Kalami and its numerous taverns
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Kalami
Kaitis traditional kafeneion is a place well worth visiting if it happens to be near the region. Spectacular views to the gulf of Souda and easy access to the beaches of Kalami and its numerous taverns
The restaurants found at Vlites region are famous for their diversity and fresh products. If you are after some traditional meals, fresh fish, nice wine, music and the sound of waves accompanying you then this is a place you have to visit
Vlités
The restaurants found at Vlites region are famous for their diversity and fresh products. If you are after some traditional meals, fresh fish, nice wine, music and the sound of waves accompanying you then this is a place you have to visit
Arts & Culture
The ancient city, fortress and ruins of Aptera. Above the entrance to the great harbour of Souda, where Paleokastro stands today near the village of Megala Chorafia, the extensive ruins of the ancient city of Aptera (also referred to as Apteria, Apterea, or Aptaria) can be found. The name Aptera, according to one tradition, derives from Apteron, king of Crete, son of Kydon and father of Lappios, who is said to have lived in the time of Moses around 1800 BC. The legend of Apteron lends itself to the suggestion that the city was once a colonial settlement governed by the Dorian Apteros or Aptaros who took part in the occupation of Crete towards the end of the Minoan era.
Alternative legends claim the city of Aptera took its name following a musical competition between the Muses and the Sirens held in the Temple of the Muses. At the time of the competition the city, which was to become Aptera, was renowned as a centre for musical expertise.
The Muses emerged as victors of the competition, a defeat which left the Sirens in such a distressed state that their feathers fell out into the sea, where they were transformed into the small ‘white islands’ in Souda Bay. It is from this legend that the city takes its name, Aptera meaning wingless.
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Aptera
The ancient city, fortress and ruins of Aptera. Above the entrance to the great harbour of Souda, where Paleokastro stands today near the village of Megala Chorafia, the extensive ruins of the ancient city of Aptera (also referred to as Apteria, Apterea, or Aptaria) can be found. The name Aptera, according to one tradition, derives from Apteron, king of Crete, son of Kydon and father of Lappios, who is said to have lived in the time of Moses around 1800 BC. The legend of Apteron lends itself to the suggestion that the city was once a colonial settlement governed by the Dorian Apteros or Aptaros who took part in the occupation of Crete towards the end of the Minoan era.
Alternative legends claim the city of Aptera took its name following a musical competition between the Muses and the Sirens held in the Temple of the Muses. At the time of the competition the city, which was to become Aptera, was renowned as a centre for musical expertise.
The Muses emerged as victors of the competition, a defeat which left the Sirens in such a distressed state that their feathers fell out into the sea, where they were transformed into the small ‘white islands’ in Souda Bay. It is from this legend that the city takes its name, Aptera meaning wingless.
Parks & Nature
Malaxa region. Many hikes to follow, numerous traditional taverns and little typical scenic Cretan villages. The route to the top offers a birds eye view of the whole city of Chania. If it happens to return back home at night time you will be rewarded with a breathtaking view
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Malaxa
Malaxa region. Many hikes to follow, numerous traditional taverns and little typical scenic Cretan villages. The route to the top offers a birds eye view of the whole city of Chania. If it happens to return back home at night time you will be rewarded with a breathtaking view
Marathi
The beautiful beach of Marathi
Kalathas
Kalathas beach
Blue Coast
Agioi Apostoli
Getting Around
Chania International Airport "Ioannis Daskalogiannis"
Ethniki Odos Aerodromiou SoudasSouda Bay