The hilltop village of Megala Horafia, also called Megala Chorafia, is located in the region of Chania near the Aegean Sea. When searching for a cheap Megala Horafia hotel on EasyToBook.com, be aware that Hania is often spelled Chania as well. A budget Megala Horafia hotel is an excellent location for a home base when exploring the villages in the Hania region. You are just 9 kilometers from Hania and at the crossroads that lead to the villages of Samonas, Provarma, Machairoi, and Stilos.

The ancient city of Aptera was once located outside of Megala Chorafia and the ruins can still be found there today. The city was first noted in the Linear B tablets, which date to the 14th century B.C. The city's history continued until the 7th century A.D. when it was destroyed by an earthquake. If you want to visit the beach during your stay, the beach at Kalives is just 3 kilometers away. Also visit the church of Ayios Nikolaos in Samonas and enjoy the beautiful medieval frescoes inside.