Travel guide Paleochora
Paleochora: In the Southwest of Crete
With a holiday accommodation, an apartment with mountain views, a holiday home, or a private vacation rental in Paleochora, you are in the southwest of the wonderful island of Crete in Greece. The larger town of
Chania is 72 kilometers away. You can arrive via Chania Airport. Bus connections will take you to Paleochora to your accommodation. Rental cars or taxis are also available from the airport. For a taxi ride from Chania to Paleochora, you should expect to pay around 130 euros. Book a comfortably furnished accommodation, a house, or an apartment with a garden, balcony, terrace, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, kitchen, and sufficient living space now and enjoy an unforgettable trip between mountains and sandy beaches and excursion destinations.
Record City with Guaranteed Sunshine
Located in the extreme southwest of Crete, Paleochora is at the sunniest point of the island. The Mediterranean climate brings mild winters and hot summers. With an annual average temperature of almost 21 degrees Celsius, Paleochora is the warmest region in all of
Greece. Tip: If you want to spend your holiday with a four-legged friend, you can also check out the interesting offers for a
holiday with a dog or pet in Chania & surroundings with private holiday accommodation, holiday home, or apartment with Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and kitchen.
Various Restaurants for Different Tastes
During a holiday with a holiday home or apartment in Crete, you can look forward to some culinary highlights. In the typical taverns, you can enjoy classics such as baked eggplant, Greek salad, or gyros. If you prefer something more unusual, try kokorédsi. This specialty is grilled offal wrapped in intestine on a skewer. In addition to taverns (Tavérna), there are also restaurants (Estiatório) or smaller establishments (Inomajiríon) where you can get wine from the barrel. The island's wines are called Minós and Láto. Oúzo is well-known, but the Cretan national schnapps is called Ráki. The coffee houses (Kafenía), special fish restaurants (Psárotavérna), and pastry shops (Sácharoplastíon) with their numerous sweet treats are also worth a visit. In Paleochora, you can dine at Dionysos on the main street, Third Eye near the beach, or Aposperida at the entrance to the town and enjoy delicious food to your heart's content.
The Most Beautiful Beaches of Western Crete
A
beach holiday in Paleochora becomes a great adventure for the whole family. The coast is dotted with dreamy, velvety sand and pebble beaches where you can enjoy the sun and the atmosphere of Crete. The beaches Gialiskari or Dialiskari near the village of Anydri have been voted the most beautiful sandy beaches in Western Crete. About 1.5 kilometers west of Paleochora are the Karavopetra bays, which extend to Cape Grammenos. In this fascinating natural idyll, you can expect crystal-clear water and excellent conditions for diving and snorkeling. Water sports enthusiasts will enjoy Pachia Ammos beach in the west of Paleochora. The 500-meter-long stretch has a shallow access to the sea and is ideal for families. A top tip for children is the Pirate Beach with its pirate flag, hammocks for adults, and a huge treehouse for playing and romping. Also, take a trip to Agia Roumeli.
Entry into the Mysterious Paradise of Paleochora
Enjoy the dreamlike ambiance and panorama in Paleochora on
Crete during a holiday with accommodation, holiday home, or apartment. At the southwestern tip of Crete, the town is shielded and hidden by a mountainous area with idyllic olive groves. Thus, Paleochora appears like a sunny secret or the gateway to paradise. The biggest highlights are undoubtedly the clean beaches where you can always find your own quiet spot. Nearby is the fascinating Elafonisi lagoon, which you can reach with a boat trip from the harbor. If you want to be more active, you can explore the unique landscapes, such as the Samaria Gorge. For hiking enthusiasts, there are designated routes that bring you closer to the natural gems of the surrounding area. Day trips along the south coast are worthwhile to Elafonissi and Sougia or to the nearest villages Assugires and Anidri. From Anidri, you can reach Gialiskari beach through the gorge. From Assugires, you can pilgrimage to the waterfall, where holidaymakers like to cool off on hot days. A cultural must-see is the Kastell Selinou, a Venetian fortress that towers above the town of Paleochora. Excursions are worthwhile to the coastal towns of Agios Nikólaos or Sitía (with a worth-seeing castle ruin).
Agia Galini has one of the most beautiful harbors in all of Crete. Rent a cozy holiday accommodation, a house, or an apartment with a balcony, terrace, garden, air conditioning, sufficient living space, Wi-Fi, and close proximity to the beach and enjoy your relaxing trip according to your personal wishes between mountains and sea.