The fortress of Izzedine dates from the Turkish period - 1816. It is situated on a hill that overlooks the Bay of Souda, the White Mountains and all of the Apokoronas. The fortress can be reached through the village of Aptera. Down the hill on the coast and on an island in the bay there are more fortresses from a later date. The Bay of Souda is considered the best harbour area / protected bay of Crete, and this explains all these fortifications. From the fortress there are magnificent views over the Bay of Souda and the green valley where Kalives is situated, and you can distinguish a part of the ancient city wall of the old town of Aptera. You can also see a small piece of the village of Kalami (which is situated below the fortress that you see downhill) and in the distanc you can see many other villages like for instance the coastal village of Almirida. The fortress of Izzedine has been restored but it is not open to the public (at least not that I know, we always found the gate closed when we got there).