Paleohora Beaches
Παλαιόχωα
Paleohora beaches are popular in summer. Paleohora Town is 75 kms from Chania on the south coast of Crete. There are a number of beaches close by. Sandy Beach is to the west of the town.
Oriental Bay Beach is beautiful beach that runs east of the township, after Halikia Beach, with its outlook over the Libyan Sea and the beautiful White Mountains, and a back drop of tamarisk trees, it is a lovely beach.
When we were in Paleochora in winter, the snow was on the mountains and a storm was brewing, a rainbow broke out over the mountains. The light was remarkable and we were mesmerised by the rugged beauty of the south coast.
The main town beach, Pahia Ammos, to the west is a popular, nice sand and pebble beach. There are plenty of rooms and domatia in the town, within strolling distance of the beach, near a new promenade that overlooks the ocean. It is wise to book ahead in the busy season.
Gialiskari Beach (above) is a lovely beach to the east of the town.
Windsurfing conditions are excellent here, and many visitors come for the windsurfing across the safe bay with optimal winds, enjoying the Paleohora beaches and nightlife.
Diving courses and trips are available from Paleohora with experienced and qualified dive school located in the town.
A dolphin and whalespotting tour is available to see Fin whales and Pygmy Sperm whales off the coast, where you could also see delfinia dolphins, a sacred animal to the Minoans, still swimming in Cretan waters. These are the Mediterranean Striped Dolphins pictured above.
During summer boats leave daily for the beautiful beach and islet of Elafonisi, and the island of Gavdos with its lovely beaches.
Ferries depart from Paleohora to other beaches of the south coast. Ferries stop at Sougia, Agia Roumeli, Loutro and Sfakia, making exploring the south coast possible without a vehicle.
Paleohora is a very Greek town, it is retaining its character, despite being very popular with tourists in summer, see more about it in our
Paleochora town page.
See our suggestions for beach accommodation in Chania
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