You spend 10 days in western Crete in the small traditional guesthouse
Aptera.
In the
Aptera region in western Crete near Souda/
Kalives, east of the port city of
Chania. In the mountainous hinterland of the town of
Kalives, in a rural setting but still only a 10-minute drive to the nearest sandy beach, with a view of the Akrotiri peninsula and the sea. The small traditional guesthouse
Apokoronas has 15 residential units with apartments and studios. There is a small supermarket and 3 traditional taverns 500 meters away. It is only a 7-minute drive to the coast to the town of
Kalives with its sandy beach and only a 15-minute drive to the most beautiful port city of Crete,
Chania. In the coastal town of
Kalives there are several taverns and shops right on the sandy beach.
On
Santorini you will stay in the Hotel Kavalari high above the sea with a view of the caldera.The small, simple Hotel Kavalari is located in the main town of
Santorini 300 meters above sea level. The island's archaeological museum is worth seeing. Near the cable car station is the former Catholic quarter with its cathedral and Dominican monastery. The town of Fira is like a white icing on the cake at a height of 300 metres above sea level on the dark crater rim. Unforgettable sunsets are guaranteed here. Numerous cafes and restaurants. The places that are part of the world cultural heritage, such as Immerovigli and
oia, are connected by a narrow path on the crater rim. This narrow path can be used to explore the crater rim of the island and the small towns.
Island hopping Crete-Santorini, staying in small traditional hotels. Get to know the UNESCO World Heritage Site on Santorini. The island is like an open-air museum. Enjoy fantastic sunsets over the famous caldera. In combination with the largest and southernmost island of Crete, you get an impression of the island world of Greece.