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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων

Ancient City of Aptera – Roman Cistern at Aptera loop from Aptera Fortress

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Greece
Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων

Ancient City of Aptera – Roman Cistern at Aptera loop from Aptera Fortress

Moderate

3.0

(17)

44

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Ancient City of Aptera – Roman Cistern at Aptera loop from Aptera Fortress

02:38

8.94km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.46 km

View of Koules Fortress

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Damn steep and bushy.

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2

3.15 km

Ancient City of Aptera

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The name Aptera can already be found on tablets (in linear script B) by Knossos from the 14th to the 13th century BC. From the history of the ancient city, …

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3

3.22 km

Three-aisled Cistern

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Still impressive: the three-aisled cistern.

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4

3.56 km

Roman Cistern at Aptera

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An imposing building: the large three-aisled Roman cistern in Àptera.

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5

3.57 km

Venetian Stone Cannonballs

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Stone cannonballs from Venetian times.

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6

3.59 km

Two-Room Temple in Aptera

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7

3.89 km

Roman Bath of Aptera

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8

3.96 km

Three-Aisled Vaulted Roman Cistern

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4.67 km

Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site

B

8.94 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.18 km

1.85 km

1.43 km

870 m

605 m

Surfaces

3.85 km

2.40 km

1.13 km

894 m

639 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (210 m)

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Friday 3 July

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