Paleochora (Palaiochora) is a small seaside town on the southwestern coast of Crete overlooking the Libyan Sea. It is located 70 km south of Chania and it is about a 1-hour drive or so from the port of Souda.
It is a relaxing holiday destination and is well-known for its alluring beaches with crystal clear waters all along its coast. Whether you prefer sandy or pebbly beaches, well organised with many seaside facilities and watersports or isolated beautiful coves, in Paleochora the options are endless. Find out more about beaches in South Crete.
Paleochora provides anything you may possibly need for pleasant and carefree holidays in Crete. There is a wide range of restaurants and tavernas serving Cretan dishes, as well as Mediterannean delicacies, typically cooked with local ingredients. There are also cafés and bars, as well as all types of stores, including convenience stores, a health center, a pharmacy, etc.
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