General info

General info

Everything you need to know about Paleochora and its history…

How to get here

How to get here

Detailed directions and route suggestions on how to reach Paleochora…

What to see

What to see

Places worth visiting in Paleochora, such as museums, beaches, gorges, ancient cities, caves, etc…

What to do

What to do

Ideas and suggestions of things you can do in Paleochora, such as walking paths, routes, water sports, etc…

Information

Paleohora is located on the southwest coast of Crete, in Chania prefecture, on a small peninsula between two picturesque bays and it’s surrounded by the Libyan Sea. It’s called “The bride of the Libyan sea” and “The land of the sun”.

It’s built on the ancient ruins of Kalamidi city.
In 1278, Venetian Duke Marino Gradenico built Kastello Selino, which is the fortress today called Fortetza, on the top of the peninsula. The climate is dry and healthy with 90% sunlight and an average temperature of 31°C in summer and 12°C in winter. Beautiful beaches with green-blue crystal clear water stretch for 18 kilometres and are easily accessible either on foot or by car.

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