Bathed in light and surrounded by golden sandy beaches, (in Paleochora it is pointless to think about swimming in chlorinated pool water, since there are crystal blue waters at the disposal of all visitors with the about 18 km long beaches, accessible either on foot or car. A visitor can find short or long, sandy or rocky beaches on the east and west of Paleochora. A paradise affordable to everyone.

Paleochora is a graphic small town located a small peninsula, just 75 km from Chania airport.

Ideal place for quiet family holidays, but also adventurous, but safe, excursions to nearby islands, gorges and ancient sites. Paleochora is a well-organized summer resort that offers all services needed by the visitor. Police, Coast Guard, clinics, pharmacies, banks, post offices, Super Markets, taverns, restaurants, cinemas, rich nightlife, bars, disco, rental cars, are just some of the services offered.

After sundown, the main and the coastal road become happy and lively walking areas where you can enjoy a late walk or evening out with your children, or an atmospheric dinner or drink with a view to the sea.

A few of areas which you can visit from Paleohora are:
Samaria Gorge
Elafonisi
Chrisoskalitissa
Agia Roumeli
Sfakia
Sougia
Sarakina
Gavdos and tens of other unrivaled beauty spots.