Two beaches, one town, total freedom
Paleochora
Παλαιόχωρα
Chania, Crete · Independent travellers
📍 77km · 1h20 from Chania
A small town on a peninsula with two different beaches — one sandy with taverna rows, one pebbly facing open sea. One of the most relaxed places on the south coast.
🔎 Local Tip
Stay for at least two nights — Paleochora has a way of extending trips.
Quick Info
Best forIndependent travellers · Long stays · Hippie spirit
AccessCar (77km, 1h20 from Chania)
ParkingYes (in town)
WindPebble beach gets strong west wind
Family★★★★ (sandy side)
Snorkelling★★★
Sunset★★★★★ (from the pebble beach)
Food nearby★★★★ (great tavernas on the sandy side)
Distance77km · 1h20 from Chania