Paleochora is a small seaside village located 77 km south of Chania, at the southwest coastline of Crete and it’s built on a small peninsula. The village is set along 11 km of coastline bordering the South Cretan Sea. Paleochora is built on the ruins of the ancient city of Kalamydi. It is the capital town of the municipality of Kandanou-Selinou and its population is about 2000 residents.
It is a relaxing holiday destination since the early 1970s when it was popular for hippies. Paleochora is currently one of the fastest-growing tourist towns on Crete.
Paleochora‘s wider area has crystal clear waters, well-organized beaches, and beautiful isolated small anchorages.
Famous beaches are:
- The sandy beach
- Psilos Volakas
- Grammeno
- Houmas
- Krios
- Gialiskari
It is served by numerous restaurants – tavernas (El Greco, Pizzeria Odyssey, Parasties, Dinos, Caravella, Masa soura), cafés-bakery (Vakakis family), bars (Agios, To Liri tis Papias)
Facilities in Paleochora include bank branches, a post office, a health center, doctor’s offices, dentists, a police station, a coast guard and customs office, and many types of stores. Ferry boats connecting the town with Sougia, Agia Roumeli, Loutro, Chora Sfakion, and Gavdos dock in the local harbor.
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