Elafonisi

Wednesday, 16 February 2022 / Published in Directions, Experience
Elafonisi is located 76km west of Chania and 49km from Paleochora (by car) and 11km on foot(following the trekking path), in the southwesternmost tip of Crete. Elafonisi is an oblong peninsula, which often breaks in two parts by water giving the impression of being a separate island. It is a Natura 2000 protected area. The

Museum of Akritans

Wednesday, 16 February 2022 / Published in Experience, Museums
On 9 July 2006 the new museum made its first steps, after strenuous efforts by both the Center of Folklore and the Municipality of Pelekanos, hoping to become an important center of education, culture and entertainment for Paleochora and Crete in general. After all, this was something that was missing. Museum for the akritans 

Gialiskari

Wednesday, 16 February 2022 / Published in Directions, Experience
The secluded beaches by village Anydri, also known as Gialiskari or Dialiskari, are surely some of the most beautiful beaches of West Crete. Gialiskari is located 4km east of Paleochora and 80km South of Chania city. The beaches are the easternmost part of the coastline of Paleochora, having an overall length of 18km. Gialiskari is

Lissos

Wednesday, 16 February 2022 / Published in Activities, Directions, Experience
Lissos was an ancient city. Located in the bay of Saint-Herons between Sougia and Palaiohora .The location is a small coastal plain and is surrounded by rocky hills. Near the sea the width of the valley is reduced to about one hundred and fifty steps is the church of Our Lady, which seems to have

Vienna & Krios Beach

Wednesday, 16 February 2022 / Published in Activities, Experience
The Lake of Krios or Viena is located 10km west of Paleochora and 90km south of Chania. The beach is located on the European footpath E4 that links Paleochora and Elafonissi, about 20-30 minutes from Krios beach. The beach is mainly rocky, with sand in some places. It is protected by a large number of

Sougia

Wednesday, 16 February 2022 / Published in Activities, Directions
The small village of Sougia in the south-west of Crete,1hour from Paleochora with a car and has managed to remain unaffected by the growth of tourism in Crete. It is still a peaceful haven, with a long beach, and excellent places to eat. You can visit Sougia either on foot from Paleochora with the E4

Nightlife in Paleochora

Wednesday, 16 February 2022 / Published in Experience
Several bars and few clubs in & out of the village. Palaiochora is a relaxing place at night. Although, there are many choices for getting out. Starting with a coffee and continue till next morning with marvellous cocktails, fun and music.

Restaurants

Wednesday, 16 February 2022 / Published in Experience
Paleochora has many restaurants of all kinds, including vegetarian and genuine Cretan food. Most of them are on the harbour road and on the main street of Paleochora.In Addition, they are suitable for families because the main roads are closed during the evening and the children can play safely on the street next to the

Samaria Gorge

Wednesday, 16 February 2022 / Published in Activities, Experience
The Samaria Gorge is the most famous and largest gorge in Europe and a part of the European E4 hiking trail. It is a National Park, part of Natura 2000 and is protected all year. Horde of Tourists daily in the summer season are here to walk from the top to the bottom. For many

E4 paths

Wednesday, 16 February 2022 / Published in Activities
Paleochora is a crosspath for many E4 trekking paths but recommended is the Paleochora-Lissos-Sougia trail. This amazing hike is about 16km long and takes about 5-6 hours. The trail is clear and well-marked with the typical E4 trail back-yellow signs. It crosses the archaeological site of Lissos, where you can find water from the local