Ancient Aptera is one of the places that you should definitely visit. It is located in Megala Horafia above the gulf of Souda. Ancient Aptera flourished during the Hellenistic period but several findings indicate that it was also inhabited during the Minoan Times. Nowadays, the visitor can admire parts of the Hellenistic wall in the ancient citadel, traces of the Roman theater and the well-preserved Roman aqueduct that impresses with its size and construction. To the east of Ancient Aptera, on top of the hill, stands the Turkish castle (Koules), where several events are hosted during summer.