The hotel is located at aptera former megala chorafia. It was already mentioned in linear b inscriptions th 14th century b. While these are small steps toward a respectable goal, aptera motors, inc. Today it is situated within the souda municipality area in chania aptera used to be a very important citystate and has played a key role in the history and the politics of crete. Transfer times chania chq airport 30 mins heraklion her airport 1 hr 30 mins villa checkin 4pm, villa checkout 10am, pp. Aptera weather forecast, crete, greece 10 day weather. Book with ease today and save up to 40% off self catering accommodation in aptera. Specialising in holidays and accommodation in traditional cretan villages. Aptera was founded in the geometric period and used to be one of the most powerful citystates in crete.
The ancient town of aptera in crete, greece, pictures and. Aptera hotel is located at aptera former megala chorafia just outside of chania town. Set amongst its own beautiful well maintained gardens, aptera offers a unique, partially stone built design and has been comfortably furnished throughout in tasteful traditional style. The two statues, which are believed to be a pair, have a height of about half a meter.
Villas in aptera and studios holiday lettings holiday. The wide city walls of aptera are quite impressive. Aptera chania aptera information aptera weather aptera. The two city ports of minoa todays marathi and kisamo current kalives made aptera one of the most important commercial centers of. In the third century bc, aptera was at war with kydonia, a prominent ancient city on northwestern crete. Software developer chris pearson thinks the culture at aptera makes the difference. Operating through zaptera, jonway is looking at massproducing the pureelectric aptera 2e, a model that was already developed to prototype form by the original company. Lets talk about a website consultation or a custom software solution for your business. The antique town was destroyed by the arabs in the 9th century. The two city ports of minoa todays marathi and kisamo current kalives made aptera one of the most important commercial centers of crete.
The gorge ends about 16 kms 5 7 hours walk later on the sandy shores of cretes south coast. The village of megala chorafia near chania and aptera in. Open may until october, you need to access it via public transport or. One of the most interesting archaeological sites in western crete, aptera was inhabited since minoan times the first reference of the city aptera as apatawa is traced in linear b tablets coming from knossos in the 14th th century bc but it only became a significant city around the 8th century bc. The threewheeled hybrid, which offers an allelectric or. The little pompeii of crete, as it has been called, because of its monuments preserved so high, aptera is a unique place that has an unprecedented effect on the visitor, who, rambling. Aptera was once one of the most important citystates in the whole of crete and was actually totally autonomous from around the 6th 4th century bc, minting its own coins.
Aptera was one of the most significant citystates of crete. All rooms have balcony with a view to the sea or the mountain, bathroom, fridge and an electric fan. Book securely online with the worlds 1st choice for holiday homes. Bolney place, cowfold road, bolney, west sussex, rh17 5qt. Apteras quote compare tool helps you quickly compare rates. The island of crete has always been the top destination of tourists and visitors on their quest for cheap holidays to greece, being the largest and most popular of the islands of greece. Pure crete is an independent company which for 31 years has provided holidays from april to october in houses, farms and villas in cretan villages, set in the foothills of the white mountains and beside the sea. Pure crete crete holiday villas crete villas with pools. Ancient aptera was one of the largest and most powerful citystates of western crete. All rooms have large verandas with sea view, fully equipped kitchen, spacious living room with sofas and a dining room, bathroom with shower. Ancient aptera, crete great history and wonderful views. I have been working at aptera software fulltime for more than a year pros extremely intelligent coworkers, very transparent management teams and that carries all the way to the top, fantastic owners one of which is the ceo, the other is the ciocto, excellent place to.
Inhouse and remote developer careers aptera software. Aptera was once one of the most important citystates in western crete. The windiest of all days will be thursday 7 th may as wind will reach 14mph or 23kmph at around 8 pm. The aptera hotel is a small, family run aparthotel offering studios and spacious one and two bedroom self catering apartments, all furnished in traditional greek. Aptera was an autonomous city from the 6th 4th century bc and minted its own coins. Aptera apartments in chania crete greece rooms for rent in chania crete aptera is located in crete at a distance of 12km east of chania, 45km west of rethimnon and just 2km, south of souda port.
Opening to a balcony, all studios and apartments will provide you with air conditioning, and a kitchenette with cooking hobs and fridge. A microsoft gold certified managed partner with expertise in sharepoint, business intelligence. Since 1999, the site of aptera has broken through the restricted works of clearing, excavating and fixing and slowly but constantly is becoming a major archaeological site in crete. Aptera weather forecast, crete, greece 10 day weather forecast. Just 3km from aptera you can enjoy the sea at the sandy beaches of kalives, almirida and kalami, or taste the fresh fish in local taverns. The sculptors properties have been restored in cooperation with pure crete to provide two separate dwellings of unique charm which may be rented together or individually. This album, kindly supported and sponsored by the municipality of souda, represents a small sample of the marvellous. Aptera is also a castle, a fortress and a municipal district. Tabakaria is the closest landmark to aptera paradise. The aptera 2 series formerly the aptera typ1 was a highefficiency passenger threewheeled automobile under development by aptera motors the first variant of the 2 series slated for production was the aptera 2e formerly typ1e, a battery electric vehicle. They all live yearround in crete, speak greek fluently and have an intimate knowledge of the island. Archaeologists make exciting discovery at aptera in crete. What i like best about working at aptera is the culture. Pure crete is an independent company which for 30 years has provided holidays from april to october in traditional village houses, farmhouses and villas with pools in cretan villages in the foothills of the white mountains overlooking the sea.
The aptera greek for wingless is an environmentallyfriendly car thats as clean and green as it is fantastically futuristic. The village of aptera and the ancient town of aptera on the island of crete. Mar 26, 2016 ancient aptera was one of the largest and most powerful citystates of western crete. Operating through zaptera, jonway is looking at massproducing the pure electric aptera 2e, a model that was already developed to prototype form by the original company. There is an abundance of waterfalls and natural springs to cool you down on the way. Aptera is the largest roman site on the island of crete and the city was extremely important for both the minoans and the romans due to its geographical location above the largest natural harbour in the mediterranean sea. The threewheeled hybrid, which offers an allelectric or plugin. The ancient city of aptera the ancient city of aptera. I have nothing but great things to say about this place. In megala chorafia there are crossroads to several destinations in crete. The position of the ancient aptera is one of the most impressive in crete, situated high on a level plateau with a fantastic panoramic view. Locations near aptera include the city quarter of metochi and the city quarter of kafes. Aptera was one of the most important citystates of crete. In ancient aptera the theatre is built at the southernmost side of the site, looking.
The hotel offers three types of accommodation, studios, one and two bedroom self catering apartments. Getting a great price and exceptional service is easy with aptera. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at aptera software. The national weather service for aptera, greece is reporting thursday 7 th may to be the wettest day in the coming week with around 0. Their size is indicative of the power of the city during the period of its acme.
Net development, cloud computing, web development, mobile applications, and. Independent holidays to crete for over 32 years fully protected. After the death of alexander the great in 323 bc and the foundation of the new greek kingdoms, mostly in the east, the island of crete rose in importance. Aptera restaurant main street aptera sq tripadvisor. Situated high on the eastern metoche side of aptera village, western crete the sculptors house and sculptors cottage command breathtaking views over. Aptera hotel is situated on the northwest coast of crete between the coastal towns of souda and kalives. The village of megala chorafia on crete the village of megala chorafia is a small village not far from the sea and the beaches and around the corner from chania.
Aptera apartments in chania crete greece rooms for rent. The ancient citystate aptera was founded in the 8th century bc and is situated in the souda gulf, in a position of great importance. Pure crete has aito quality assurance and four star responsible tourism status. A regional guide to crete our team in crete, carol, helen and sarah, are based in the pure crete office in aptera village, near chania and they are always on hand and happy to offer help, information and advice. Diademed head of artemis right three race torches, their handles cross at centre. Make sure to carry an umbrella if you are out and about in aptera, greece.
Our team is made up of developers, designers, project managers, marketers, and strategists, but we all come to work for the culture of learning and to create great software for our clients. Aptera claimed the 2e would accelerate from 0 to 60 mph 0 to 97 kmh in less than 10 seconds, and be capable of reaching a top. In the present work we confirm that the archaeological site of aptera in chania. All holiday payments are fully protected by pure crete atol licence 2757 for your holidays with flights, our total payment protection policy for accommodation only holidays and uk package regulations 1992 for your consumer rights. Featuring a swimming pool with a sun terrace, aptera paradise in megala khorafia offers studios and apartments with unobstructed cretan sea views. The village of megala chorafia is a small village not far from the sea and the beaches and around the corner from chania. The company was founded in 2006 by steve fambro and chris anthony, two independent entrepreneurs with experience in everything from composites. Aptera is a village in souda in chania in the crete region of greece. During the lyttian war in 220 bc, aptera was at one time in alliance with cnossus, but was afterwards compelled by the polyrrhenians to side with them against that city. Aptera village in north western crete also known as megala chorafia is just five minutes drive from the quiet sandy beaches at kalami and ten minutes from kalives, with its beach side tavernas, shops and cafes, 15 minutes from almirida beach, while chania town, with its beautiful venetian harbour, is 20 minutes away.
Aptera paradise, megala khorafia updated 2020 prices. According to the legends, the citys name, which in greek means without wings, derives from the sirens, who lost their wings after being defeated by the muses in a musical competition that took place in the area. Reception and a small cafe are located on the ground floor. Archaeologists excavating the site of ancient aptera in iraklio, crete, on tuesday announced the discovery of two small yet spectacular statues depicting the gods artemis and apollo. Find great deals on aptera holiday rentals, compare 1,818 holiday lettings in aptera.
In much of the greek archaic period, aptera was under the control of kydonia. The site is located on a plateau of an altitude of 200m above souda bay, about 15 km away from the city of chania on the road towards rethymno. Aptera s quote compare tool helps you quickly compare rates. Aptera apartments in chania crete greece rooms for rent in. Contact the aptera team about our enterpriselevel development. When is checkin time and checkout time at aptera paradise. Aptera village in north western crete also known as megala chorafia is just five minutes drive from the quiet sandy beaches at kalami and ten minutes from. Originally conceptualized as aptera, a company that would bring us into an intelligent era of purchasing, our brand was simplified in 2015 and we are now known simply as aptera. With a talented inhouse team of developers, business analysts, project managers, and more, we are a trusted partner for businesses looking to increase their engagement through technology. Aptera is a custom software development partner specializing in creating mobile apps, web apps and websites for enterpriselevel companies. Jun 03, 2011 the gorge ends about 16 kms 5 7 hours walk later on the sandy shores of cretes south coast. Our team in crete, carol, helen and sarah, are based in the pure crete office in aptera village, near chania and they are always on hand and happy to offer help.
Archaeologists found graves, temples and the remains of houses and fortifications. Aptera beach is located right on the beach of amoudara, yet not far from the shops and nightlife, in the west coast of heraklio. Programme name pure crete holidays to western crete. Recent excavations at aptera the ancient city of aptera. Aptera paradise is located at kato sohoro, zacharia, 6. It is an excellent base from which to start your holiday in greece and explore the many local places of interest. Opening to a balcony, all studios and apartments will provide you with air conditioning, and. It sent soldiers to aid the spartans during the 2nd messenian war 668 bc and was later an ally of knossos during the. Aptera apartments stand on the hill in the village of aptera, with breathtaking, panoramic sea views across souda bay. A satellite tv, free wifi and a safe are also available. Pure crete holidays to western crete pure crete aito.
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