A jewel of the Libyan Sea , this quiet small town, set on the southern shores of Western Crete, enjoys an ideal climate extending into the winter months.

Unspoilt Paleochora sits on a peninsula, bordered on each side by beautiful beaches, and ending at the side of a Venetian fortress. In the hills behind the town are many villages with interesting churches, some Byzantine dating back to 14th century.

The spectacular Samaria Gorge, the longest in Europe , can easily be reached from many walks amid a profusion of wild flowers and panoramic views.

A regular ferry service connects Paleochora with Sougia, Agia Roumeli, Loutro and Chora Sfakion, and most importantly with the island of Gavdos, at the end of Europe.

Walks

• PALEOCHORA - ANIDRI - ANIDRIBEACH -PALEOCHORA
  TIME:1,5 hrs + 1,5 hrs
• PALEOCHORA - ANIDRI - AZOGIRES
  TIME: 1 hr + 1,5 hrs
• SPANIAKOS - AZOGIRES
  DISTANCE:8 km  TIME: 3 hrs
• VLITHIAS - PLEMENIANA
  DISTANCE:10 km  TIME: 3 hrs
• PLEMENIANA - KADROS
  DISTANCE:12 km  TIME: 4 hrs
• TSALIANA & KONDOKINIGI - PALEOCHORA
  DISTANCE:12 km  TIME: 3 hrs
• KRIOS - ELAFONISI
  DISTANCE:10 km  TIME: 4 hrs
• AGIAIRINIGORGE
  DISTANCE:16 km  TIME: 5 hrs
• PALEOCHORA - SOUGIA
  DISTANCE:16 km  TIME: 6 hrs
• SOUGIA - LISSOS - SOUGIA
  TIME: 1,5 hr + 1,5 hr
• PALEOCHORA - SARAKINA - PALEOCHORA
  DISTANCE:18 km
• PALEOCHORA - VOUTAS - SKAVOPOULA - ALEOCHORA

For more information you can ask Hotel GLAROS at your arrival.

Links
- GREEK MOUNTAINEERING CLUB OF CHANIA
- ADVENTURES IN CRETE
- www.crete.tournet.gr
- www.interkriti.gr