What to do in Paleochora


Beaches


Every road leads to a beach in this town!

In Paleochora town you will find two beaches - one either side of the peninsula.  On the west side you will find the long (approx. 1km) sandy beach, and to the east you will fin the pebble beach.  Both town beaches have nudist areas.

Outside of Paleochora, to the east 3km past the camping site you will find the beautiful Gialiskari beaches.  To the west, 5km from town is the peninsula of Grammeno and a little further out is Krios beach.



Gialiskari Beach                                         Grammeno Beach                                     Krios Beach

Hikes & Excursions

The natural surroundings of the area makes it very popular with walkers, and whatever your personal ability, you will find something suitable.

For example, there are gorge walks - the famous Samaria Gorge, the longest in Europe, as well as smaller gorges like the Irini Gorge near Sougia, and the local Anidri Gorge just 5 km outside the town of Paleochora.

Spectacular coastal walks - to the west, the beautiful lagoons of Elafonissi.  To the east, the ancient site of Lissos and further to the town of Sougia.  All these walks follow the line of the official E4 route.


The Samaria Gorge                                Elafonissi Beach                                    Ancient site of Lissos


Boat Trips

For a more relaxing day out why not take the daily 'Samaria' ferry boat along the southern coast to the towns of Sougia, Loutro, or Hora Sfakion.......


          The town of Loutro               The Samaria - your ferry for the day


Go on a dolphin spotting trip......


Dolphins at Paleochora                      The dolphin boat                          Dolphins off of Sfakia


Take the daily ferry boat to Elafonissi Beach and try snorkling 
in the clear waters........

The beach at Elafonissi                             Snorkelling in the rocks


Shopping & Sight Seeing

Have a day in the Venetian port town of Chania, wander the streets of the old town, or go shopping in exclusive boutiques.......


      Chania old town                              Chania Venetian Harbour

Or simply sit outside a taverna and soak up the whole atmosphere that is unique to the town of Paleochora.


Sunset from Kastello, Sandy beach