Top 23 things to do and attractions in Palaiochora

Beautiful outdoor patio with a large menu to choose from. They make delicious Greek speciality dishes everyday. Fresh caught fish to choose from and traditional Greek dishes. Beautiful view of the ocean and mountains.

If you’re looking for an authentic Greek dining experience in Paleochora, this traditional tavern is an absolute gem! Nestled in a beautiful spot with breathtaking views of the Cretan landscape, it offers the perfect mix of atmosphere, flavor, and hospitality. The highlight of our meal was the lamb—tender, perfectly seasoned, and cooked to perfection.

Methexis in Palaiochora is an unforgettable spot for authentic Cretan food with a beautiful sea view. We tried the octopus in wine sauce, which was tender and full of flavor, the slow-cooked lamb, and the kleftiko — all perfectly prepared and deeply satisfying. The tsigariasto was another highlight, rich and hearty, and the tirokafteri (htipiti) added the perfect spicy, creamy touch alongside the mains. Generous portions, traditional recipes, and the relaxed seaside atmosphere make this a must-visit when in Palaiochora.

Fantastic place.little walk round the coast to get to but worth it. Late October most places are mybe half full.this was busy. Had beef stifado and goat in the oven and meat was falling off bone. Token cake and raki at the end was very nice.

We were immediately intrigued to try this place given the stellar Google reviews and we certainly were not disappointed. Came for a casual lunch and were met with warmth and excellent service. Situated right on the coast, you will find yourself both captivated by the view and the food. We all ordered different dishes and tried each other's and every dish was beautiful. I can especially recommend the grilled calamari which was the best fish I had eaten all vacation. A lovely range of delicious coffees too. And then once we had paid, the friendly staff brought us ice cold refreshing watermelon. What a lovely place.

Was recommended this restaurant from someone who had been a lot so were looking forward to it with high expectations. We arrived to a busy evening, got almost the last table. The waiter who came to take our order was so busy having a heated conversation with another waiter whilst we were mid order that he really wasn't listening to us and didnt make us feel welcome at all. This culminated in one of our meals arriving quickly but the other one not arriving until over an hour after we had sat down. We had to remind them we had ordered it and it had obviously not been put through to the kitchen properly. 1 hour 15 minutes later it arrived but one of us finished our meal before the other had even arrived. Our server was totally uninterested in us and at no time did we get an apology. It felt like we were being ignored and the whole service was so disappointing. The grilled meatball and Fries that finally arrived after 1 hr 15 mins was totally underwhelming and not worth waiting for. However the cretan salad was lovely, the vine leaves and stuffed zucchini flowers lovely but the server needs to realise he let everything down so much as he said nothing welcoming to us, no smiles, no friendliness and more importantly no apology for us having to wait so long. Cretan hospitality is amazing but definitely not here.

I went with this restaurant with my dad for dinner, we both had steak it was absolutely delicious!! Definitely one of the best steaks I had!! The atmosphere is amazing it's warm even though its outside with great view (the sea) also there's kittens everywhere making the place even more cozy!! The employees are very nice and helpfull, definitely will come again!! Recommended for sure

We had a fantastic wine tasting experience with Andy. We are from California and had no clue about wines from Crete. Andy guided us through his choices, selecting a sequence of local grapes and winemakers. He added some snacks and cheeses to complement the selection for an awesome experience.

Excellent selection of wine from Crete, the staff had a lot of knowledge about local wine, and made great recommendation’s. Lovely atmosphere in the garden. Don’t miss it if you’re in Paleochora!

We are not familiar with wine from Crete, but the waiter guided us based on our preferences in known wines. We very much enjoyed the recomended wines. Nice and calm athmosphere in the garden.

Really good for tasting local wine ! They have good amount of choice and the staff is friendly and helpful The garden and the decorations are really great ! The ambiance make the wine experience better ! We had bruschetta pesto tomato with our wine and was super nice !

The best bar we visited in Crete. The staff were super nice, the wines were great and the ambient was exceptional. Reasonable prices, definately a must visit in Paleochora.

This place is so good I almost don’t want to tell you about it…. From the knowledge of the staff, to the gorgeous setting, extensive wine list, and snack platters there is nothing to change! The icing on the cake is the sommelier remembered our previous preference to make future wine choices. You will visit her more than once on your trip to Palaiochora!

Very friendly, knowledgeable staff who are always giving great recommendations to discover Cretan wines in a lovely atmosphere, a beautiful garden. Highly recommend!

My husband and I really loved everything, the food, the service and the kind staff! It was our first day in Crete, the first restaurant we tried and it was just amazing!

We had the chicken fillet in mustard sauce with peppers and the lamb ribs. It was delicious. Nice place with great service.

One of the best restaurants to check out! We had red beet root salad, tzatziki and fried zucchini chips as starters, beef stifaki and pork souflaki with some excellent white house wine. The staff was very friendly and knowledgly answered questions about dishes. The location is very nice. Lots of locals in the restaurants. We had view on u church and the ferry in the harbor. (Would give 6 stars :))

Absolutely fantastic food, some of the best we've eaten in Crete.. excellent quality and reasonable price too. Staff friendly and warm. We ate here twice and we rarely return to the same restaurant even when they are good.

Very welcoming staff, delicious food and efficient and friendly service. Recommended.

We had a very good meal. Everything was freshly cooked and really tasty. They were very accommodating and the service was very good.

Amazing Cretan food and such a great service. Thank you for recommending one of the best pork steak I ever had! When you finish your meal you can count on getting a free dessert and raki. :)

A wonderful beach with tavern where tasty Greek foof is served. 2 sunbeds + umbrella only 7 Euros, free parking.

Paid 6 € for 2 beds, parking also available. Very calm and not too windy as on the other side of town. Shade under trees and very clear water

Very clean and calm water. There was a windy weather on the other side of the town on the other beach but here was as calm as it gets. First few meters are rock and pebbles after it’s just sand. A bit boring for snorkeling but still good nonetheless. Parking is no issue as you can park by the shore all the way.

I really love this beach. The water is crystal clear and it’s much quieter if you walk further down. The families with children usually stay near the road, so once you go past that area it feels very calm and peaceful. The only downside is that the sunbeds are now €8, whereas I’ve seen in other reviews they used to be much cheaper.

Interesting beach...also known as Votsala beach...such a clear water, even it was a little bit cold in june

Didnt like it much. Not that its bad. But not worth it with children.

Nice beach, but pebbles and water not so clear.

So, there are those high end, known and less known, cocktail bars in the world (or other local) capitals you've heard about and probably went there, perhaps even numerous times and you thought that was it, all fine, and then you come in to Agios Bar. So what's all about? Very simple: genuine people, enjoying creating authentic -the way you like it- cocktails in a cozy, feel good assembled bar under impactful and surprisingly eclectic music genres creating real(ly) memorable experiences. Am I missing anything? The relaxed vibe and natural beauty of Paleochora are on a doorstep of this little Agios Paradise.

One of the best cocktails I tried. The cocktails are prepared very nicely and with perfection. Very friendly staff to assist you with the choice that fits you the most.

This bar is a must, especially if you're into cocktails - the bartender is simply an alchemist! We had Bamboo, Trees of life, Mandrill (my favourite), and some delicious fruity shots. Loved the sustainable metallic straws as well! Coffee is good too, and the mixed fruit juice is a proper breakfast by itself.

An hidden gem. We were in Paliocoras for a day and we set at this bar mostly for the colourful vibe of the place. We found what probably is the best cocktail bar in Crete. The cocktails and the study behind them are incredible! I loved the idea to use local flavours like honey and raki. The attention to the details in the menu, with the story of each cocktail, it really shows the passion and professionalism behind the bar. Everyone was super nice and experienced in their job. They know how to transmit their passion. We had to head back home, otherwise we would have easily spent the night trying all the cocktails. Keep it up! We hope to come back one day.

This is the bar to be in Paleochora! It is located in the heart of the town. While you watch people or have a nice conversation you enjoy the best drinks in town and chat with Giorgos the barman! Mayebe the prices might be a bit more than in other bars but the ambience, service and quality of the drinks are worth it! My wifes favorite drink is the "Green bubble Gin", you have to try it! I usually had a Negron, an Ouzo with Ice (Ouzo ton pagaton) or a "megali Mamos" 👌

Much more than a "night life" institution in Paleochora. It's an all day spot but it really comes to life in the evening. The cocktails are simply superb. Try the challenging See-through Margarita (with seaweed from Gramvousa) or the middle-of-the-road Twisted Spicy Mango (based on gin). The Chiquita (with various rums) is another fruity choice. A must!

Fresh sandwich which was really tasty and a good portion size too. Simple menu with fair prices and a nicely positioned bar to watch the world go by. The chairs were uncomfortable otherwise 5 star.

Not much to see, but great views over the village and ocean, and a nice place to wander about and have a look at the castle remains. There is a board at the entrance with some historical details which is useful. Definitely worth a visit to the castle if you’re in Paleochora but not worth travelling here to visit the castle alone.

Not a lot to see, but interesting none the less. Views were worth the visit

Interesting history and fantastic views. Walk past the fort to the edge of the cliff for more views East and West.

There is not much left of this venetian fortress that used to control the trade routes on the southern part of the island. You can still enjoy the view of the sea and the town below

Great place. You can see whole town of Paleoxora. Perfect spot for sunset and look at the night sky and see all the stars

Really cute place to visit and have a great point of view ! It s quite easy to access (some steps) and can be done in flip flop :)

Set above the town the fortress is being excavated/restored, and has views over the town and sea approaches. Venetian, Ottoman, and German occupation exacted a toll on the fortress, but it is worth the climb for the views.

Great cocktails to be found here. Only reason it doesn't get 5 stars on my account is due to their changing aspects of their signature cocktails over 2 consecutive days of visiting, either indicating different people working on the bar at different levels of experience or a non standard manner or recreating their signature cocktails. If you decide to visit you must try the Buddha Shot depicted. On a good day this is a memorable experience to be had!

We haven't been here at night only during the day during the "off-season" and Niko makes the most amazing food. Honestly anything he cooks for you is amazing! No dish is the same the next day but tastes just as good if not better. We look forward to come to Palaichora just to eat Nikos food! His bougatsa is the best I have ever tasted, his omelette is amazing, club sandwich is out of this world, the ice cream so tasty. My son calls him the best cook in the world and I agree! Prices are very very reasonable considering how fresh the food is and how good the quality is. Coffee is great also! Everything is just so fresh and good

The BEST cocktails made to perfection, in the perfect glass with the perfect kind of ice cube for each drink. Great service from lovely staff and always super cool music, every time I visited over the last 4 days. Cheers!!

Best coffee. He gave us good suggestions on the different tastes of coffee blends and also the Burger for Lunch Snack was delicious.

Best bar in Paleochora! Music sounds properly and CRAZY cocktails! The owner and the staff very nice people! This will be my place

Fantastic cocktails. Great location to sit back and enjoy. Nice free bottle if water with the cocktails

Probably the best bar on earth. Impossible to describe the vibe so go see for yourself. Make sure to try at least one freddo cappuccino and one Mama Helen's cocktail here while you're in Paleochora. 💙

Nice place for breakfast with sea views and friendly service.

The best breakfast in town!!! We are welcomed by the owner and the rest of the family/staff! Everything was GREAT! Thank you very much! Keep it up! See you again 😊

They took care of better than our families! The place is usually busy because it's the best breakfast in town. Both the man with the beard and the lady that served us are angels! I will always come back only here for breakfast and recommend this place to anyone for an authentic Cretan experience. Truly majestic people!!! Best services I have ever had anywhere in the world! Oh and the beer is frozen cold!

Good unpretentious food and friendly service. Good views of the beach and sea. Fair prices for the portion sizes. Very popular and busy both times we were there

Great place for breakfast (and probably evening drinks as I spotted two Charma pumps). Various choices, all reasonably priced, with friendly service and great views.

We were there for the first time. Prices were very good, staff was very friendly and breakfast was exactly what we needed in terms of taste and quality. Would come back.

Great location but honestly confused by all the good reviews. Service was simply bad and unfriendly (they made us wait a long time without barely acknowledging us, didn’t say sorry or smiled once) and the food was very bland. Regulars seem to get preferential treatment. Not worth going here.

Had been recommended by a friend but unfortunately it was a let down (Wednesday 14/8 for dinner). Expected something better from a 7.5 euro per 100gr golden grouper kind of place. Slow service, mistake in the bill, mediocre salad & kaltsounia. Would also change the signage and refresh the whole customer experience approach which is not just providing tablets instead of a hard copy menu (unless we were so unlucky). Pity because the location is nice and it looks popular.

Great Cretan food! We had the grilled calamari and linguine with mussels in garlic and wine sause. Amazing good dishes! The biggest surprice though was the Mastelo cheese. It is from the Greek island Chios and served with home made marmelade from tomatoes wich the ladyowner of the restaurant picks herselfe and prepare. The best cheese we have had so far!

We found this lovely restaurant last and couldn’t resist visiting it again. We ended up eating there every night. Their quality of food is constant. As good food is a big part of our holiday I can say that this part was perfect.

Had amazing linguini with shrimps in garlic & wine sauce and grilled dorade. You can select the fish you want from display. The spicy feta cream is amazing too and the staff very friendly.

The food was delicious both times we visited. The shrimp saganaki was amazing, and the grilled octopus was also really tasty, though the presentation could have been a bit better—but the flavour made up for it. The giant beans were lovely, and I’d definitely recommend them. The complimentary raki and apple or pear dessert were a nice, refreshing touch. Service wasn’t quite as attentive when we went on the weekend, but to be fair the place was packed. Otherwise, the staff were friendly and helpful. Overall, we had a great time and will definitely be going back.

A restaurant with very nice atmosphere and sea view but the taste of the food wasn’t something special, in contrast with the previous years. First of all,the guy at the front of the restaurant who sit us on the table was not very polite. After that the Greek “fava” had a e very Smokey flavour like something burnt. Also the shrimps on the shrimps pasta hadn’t had their Gastrointestinal tract removed and we had to do it ourselves.. red flag. The waiters were polite , and the kalamari was perfect. They have big variety of different types of wine. And very nice atmosphere.

Unfortunately the food was overcooked and tasteless. A shame for a restaurant specialising in fresh fish and seafood. The staff were very nice, the setting is lovely. Just need to cook the food better!

The servers probably can't speak much English, it seems like they're ashamed to speak up. Which means I got something else than I ordered, but that's not a big problem for me. The misunderstanding was mutual, so it was probably partly my fault that I didn't ask the man to repeat himself. (I heard him asking "just a salad?", but he was probably making sure I wanted tuna salad, which I didn't.) But whatever, that's not a reason for a low rating to me. The tuna salad was ok, too. What I really didn't like was how cold the waiters seemed. I'm used to everyone being extremely nice in Palaiochora, and although these men at least smiled from time to time (with the "customer service smile"), I felt unwelcome. Moreover, there were only 2 tables and around 4 waiters, but they would still let me sit there for like 20 minutes with empty dishes, just standing there and looking over my head. Same thing when it came to paying, I got the folder with the cheque, I put in my money, and they kept ignoring me again. I also got bread that I didn't ask for, and I didn't even touch it, but got charged for it anyway. I still tipped, because I guess that might just be how they're taught to do it and none of their fault, but it wasn't a very pleasant experience for me overall. I'm glad they have good ratings, I just can't say the same.

I can sum up our visit in two words: really disappointing! The service was appalling, the food was mediocre and to top it all the 'welcome bread' ( the waitress's words ) was itemised on the bill! Unfortunately we cannot recommend a visit. Fortunately for us we know that this restaurant visit is NOT representative of Greek hospitality.

Best fish platter so far in Crete...you must also try the garlic sauce starte 🤤🤤🤤

This restaurant makes food for tourists. Honestly, this was one of the worst meals I’ve had in a while, and the worst meal I’ve ever eaten in Greece. We ordered octopus, fish, calamari, vlita, and dakos- pretty much everything was bland and the octopus was over cooked and had the consistency of rubber. The worst part of it all was the price, this was the worst meal we had and cost the most money! Best part of the dinner was the view. If you go to galaxy just go for the drinks and not the food.

The place is at a nice location but thats actually it. Food below average. Servece slow and careless. Not recommended!

Great place to eat with a sea view, see the colours of the sunset on the mountains nearby and eat good Greek food at reasonable prices. Last night we had slow cooked lamb, cuttlefish with local greens, and a big plate of beans in tomatoes, all with their delicious family wine which is like a rich rose.

Best shrimp saganaki! Impeccable service and atmosphere.

Delicious and fresh food. The menu differs a lot compared to most of the standard taverns in the area. It contains some quite exquisite meals, salads and starters. The staff is very friendly. We'll be back next year. Compliments to the chef.

Our favorite restaurant while in Crete, we went back twice! Very friendly and knowledgeable waiters, healthy good with a care for ingredients. We had the fresh fish, lamb and calamari and can recommend it all. Highly recommend.

It's probably the best place to eat in Paleochora! We've eaten here twice, and it was super delicious! We've had here Taramosala, Aubergines Salad, Tzatziki, Chicken Fillet with grilled Veggie, and probably the best thing I've eaten is some time: Pork Shank. I recommend all their food and the place itself. Nice people serving there, good location, amazing views, and low prices! You'll get on the house some Raki and desserts!

The grilled calamari, spicy shrimps (not pictured), and taramosalata were delicious. we found the dough slightly too thick for the capelletti although it was very flavorful. The smoked eggplant salad was unexpected as it turned out to be a purée (think baba ganoush) rather than a salad as described

open from noon as well. the moaning is quiet with low music. the lady at the service very kind. all the dishes are perfect. I didn't find any fault. five stars is too little. my congratulations to the kitchen. thank you.

The service and food was really nice. We had the beetroot risotto with calamari, ravlings and the spicy shrimps. We got some crispy dip with some sort of dip as a snack before on the house and after we got some aged raki and mastix liqour. The price was also good. I would love to come here again.

Very nice restaurant with amazing views. Magical atmosphere during the night with all the lights and lively sounds. Absolutely great spicy shrimps buns! Food was good, althought steak a bit chewy. Nice little touch with dessert and ouzo at the end of the meal. We were a little bit surprised when the bill came and there was extra VAT charge.

We were there a week ago.We ordered coffee and cakes. The carrot cake was stale, the lemon pie better but not good. They are supposed to be all fresh and daily products as they produce the cakes. But they prefer to serve stale cakes and be defamed than serve the best quality and be famous for that.

We had nutella wrap and sugar cinnamon with a huge scoop of strawberry sorbet as desert. Nice ambiente with friendly staff

Some of the best waffles I've ever tasted! The coffee is really good also. Great place for breakfast or dessert.

Everything perfect, our favourite patisserie in Palaiochora. Very nice staff, excellent service and very tasty deserts, especially the bitter ice cream

Good place for coffee. They have almond milk! (It’s not easy to find plant-based / vegan cappuccino in Paleochora.) Nice service as well :)

Amazing desserts, kind staff and value for money. Would definitely recommend!

Almond milk ❤️ cute place to get your coffee as a vegan or lactose intolerant. Cozy terrace in the morning and friendly service

(Translated by Google) Very nice temple and beautifully lit... I think that in addition to the sacred element that it irrefutably represents... it is also a jewel for the area... (Original) Πολύ ωραίος ναός και όμορφα φωτισμένος... Νομίζω πώς πέρα από το ιερό στοιχείο που αναντίρρητα αντιπροσωπεύει...αποτελεί και ένα κόσμημα για την περιοχή...

(Translated by Google) Beautiful picturesque orthodox church, in a historic, with amazing natural beauty. Very well maintained and with a lot of intellectual activity. (Original) Πανέμορφη γραφική ορθόδοξη εκκλησία, σε έναν ιστορικό, με καταπληκτική φυσική ομορφιά. Πολύ καλά συντηρημένη και με μεγάλη πνευματική δραστηριότητα.

(Translated by Google) Great temple. Handsome and well-groomed!! (Original) Μεγάλος ναός. Όμορφος και περιποιημένος!!

(Translated by Google) The Church of the Annunciation of the Virgin. (Original) Ο Ναός του Ευαγγελισμού της Θεοτόκου.

(Translated by Google) The most beautiful “little” chapel in the world. Richly furnished in the typical style of the Orthodox church. (Original) Die schönste „kleine“ Kapelle der Welt. Reich und im typischen Stil der orthodoxen Kirche eingerichtet.

(Translated by Google) One of the most elaborate bell towers in Greece. (Original) Από τα πιο περίτεχνα καμπαναρια της Ελλάδας.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful church especially with its imposing bell tower (Original) Πολυ ομορφη εκκλησία ειδικά με το επιβλητικό της καμπαναριό

the place was empty on a Saturday night at 08:30. As i walked to the Toilette before taking a table, staff or owner walked behind me knocking the door chase me out we a „This is not a public Toilette „ Sure i selected another place to have a Drink . Some professionell hospitality Training would help some places….

Nicest staff and nicest drinks in all of Crete. Shout out to Demetrius for his hospitality!

Nice place, staff kind and faboulous choice of cocktails very imaginative to come back

Very nice location, excellent cocktails and friendly staff.

The best place in Paleochora with fantastic view!

great drinks, great service, great ambience!

Great chill out place

Evening pastry shop, offering a wide variety of traditional Cretan sweets, a popular evening hangout spot for locals. A truly local after-dinner experience, with delicious food and very friendly, welcoming service. The freshly fried sweets are a must, especially the honey ones. Thank you!

Very tasty sweets, home made with traditional recipes. Must visit of you find yourself in Paleochora.

Unbelievable place, worth the travel from the uk to just this place for one visit, the cultural experience, service and quality of food is/was outstanding- the only place in Crete/Palaichora- thank you

Delicious loukoumades, just made. In an authentic Cretan sweet shop.

Amazing home made deserts, fresh, very traditional, reminded me of my mom's/grandma's sweets. Highly recommend! We came back to this place every night until we had tried all of the desserts! The owners are very friendly and genuine.

Best Cretan sweets in Paleochora, dare I say, the whole province. Loukoumades is a must try

Very good sweets cooked in traditional way by the women of the village. Great quality and quantity. Many Greeks costumers. A must try in Paleochora. Places like that need to be successful if we want to keep the traditions alive if not tourism will make everything flat and boring.

I stayed there with my family for 5 days. It was an excellent choice! Very clean and comfortable apartment with an amazing view! The owner was super friendly and made us feel comfortable and made sure that we enjoyed our stay! I totally recommend it!

Very nice and comfortable apartments

Exellent. ...Best appartment we ever had....in Paleochora. Very friendly flamily takes always care fof us...

Very good,a nice room in a very nice region of paleochora.

Fantastic apartament, fantastic people, fantastic location.

Superb !

(Translated by Google) What can I say first.. So the first and most important thing is that Mrs. Eftychia and Mr. Manolis are amazing people! I have no words to describe their hospitality..their generosity..their kindness! They make you feel like you are at home! The apartments are excellent, in a very quiet neighborhood, clean, comfortable and fully equipped even for a family of 5! I highly recommend them! And first of all, God willing, we will go again and....again!! ❤️ (Original) Τι να πρωτοπώ.. Το πρώτο λοιπόν και πιο σημαντικό είναι πως η κυρία Ευτυχία και ο κύριος Μανώλης είναι φοβεροί άνθρωποι! Δεν έχω λόγια να πω για να περιγράψω την φιλοξενία τους..την δοτικότητα ..την καλοσύνη τους! Σε κάνουν να αισθάνεσαι πως είσαι στο σπίτι σου! Τα διαμερίσματα είναι εξαιρετικά,σε πολύ ήσυχη γειτονιά, καθαρά, άνετα και πλήρως εξοπλισμένα ακόμα και για 5μελή οικογένεια! Τα προτείνω ανεπιφύλακτα! Και πρώτα ο Θεός θα πάμε ξανά και....ξανά!! ❤️

Nice and easy hike out and back from Paleochora on a hot summer day. Beach is not really worth it considering you get charged for sunbeds even that far out of town.

Our first time on the southern side of Crete – Paleochora turned out to be something we really loved! You live alongside the locals in this small village, which was a positive thing. Even the bus ride over the mountain from Chania was an experience in itself, not to mention the views from the bus window. Gialiskari Beach became our favorite beach, and we went there three times during our stay in Paleochora. It’s about 4.5 km each way, along a varied and scenic route. We went there in the afternoons so we could walk back at sunset – it was beautiful.

Very nice beach. A little rough to get too with the car. We went in February and filmed one of our kettlebell workouts on this beach. The weather was great and I had a dip in the water afterward, although most people would probably think it too cold.

Favorite beach, small pebbles, very clear water, beautiful scenery. If you don't have a vehicle you can go with the small shuttle bus from the port in the morning and back in the afternoon or just hike, it's a very beautiful walk. Times for the shuttle is posted on poles and ticket offices in town. There is a small tavern with what you need as well. If you want shade you have to bring an umbrella or rent a sunbed. My best advice is to do a small hike/walk along the coast away from Paleochora towards Sougia, just a small walk will reveal the most beautiful coastline.

An excellent beach with a nice atmosphere. You can choose different types of areas. Beach taverns offer good food. Clean toilets. transport is arranged from Paleochora.

Beautiful beach, head to the furthest beach away from the one with thw beach bar and generator. The second one is much smaller shingle and beautiful clear water. Beach bar and sunbeds if required.

We went to Gialiskari today 9/10 and escaped the winds on the other side of Paleochora. The road in is a bit rough so just take your time and go slowly so that you avoid stone damage. The beach itself was a delight. The first section with umbrellas looked fine but we walked further along the beach to the nudist section. Here we paid £12 for 2 sunbeds and umbrella, took our gear off and enjoyed the day in the nude. We were however a bit shocked in the temperature of the water as it was so much colder than Plakias a couple of days ago.

Nice and very quiet beach, about 5 kms from palaichora. We cycled there, which was very easy and mostly flat. Umbrella and two sunbeds €10 and had a nice lunch at one of the restaurants there.

Amazingly beautiful bay and beach, with turqoise water. Mostly Greek people here. Very quiet. Full of fish. Great place for snorkling.

An interesting beach for all those who are looking for relatively untouched nature and are able to provide either their own shade or find a corner in the shade in the natural shade of trees. The water is clean, snorkeling is not very exciting, rather boring, the diversity of the fish population is limited to five or seven species, we hardly see any shells. Still, a beautiful beach and probably the most "wild" in the immediate vicinity (up to 3 km). Why the rating 5, because we did not find similar "wilderness" in the immediate vicinity. Of course, a few km further there is something very interesting and worth a visit.

This beach is 10min drive from Palaiochora. Sandy beach in a small bay, well protected from the waves and wind. It’s shallow and crystal clear waters are perfect for all levels of swimmers. It’s perfect for families with little kids as well. It offers 3-4 smaller bays with their own “beaches” as well as a small peninsula with nude beach - all with sandy sea floor. It has 2 beach bars and fantastic taverna with great local food. This beach without any doubt is if not the top beach in Crete, one of the top 5! Very highly recommended!

One of my favourite beaches near Paleochora. Perfect beach - sandy, beautiful clear water, perfect postion for the sun and to watch the sunset from, beach bars for drinks, plenty of parking. Cannot rate it highly enough. And the wild lilies growing in the sand were beautiful. Dont miss this beach.

Want to get away to a secluded beach? This is an easy get away close to Paleochora, Crete. Nature and sun in private spots. Don't be surprised if while looking for your spot you spy others getting back to nature as well.

Excelant beaches. You can swim at any time, at any weather. You can chose the right sand seaside, the east or the west. The forest which cover the cape is like Kedrodassos. No need to have umbrellas. Excellent 4G VODAFON signal.

Nice Long Beach with thick sand. We paid €8 for the orange loungers. There are plenty of showers on the beach and several restaurants for drinks or food.

Spent there whole day, the most comfy beds we have ever experienced and the sunset was simply stunning. The service was very friendly.

Really long beach. Lots of places where you can rent sunbeds. You can also go further and find some quiet place. Water is clean, perfect for young kids as the water doesn't get deep to quickly. Can be a bit windy some times but still ok at the time we went there.

if you come here from the northern part of the island, it's not worth the trip. the sunbeds cost us 26 euros, nothing included ofc, it was very windy and it creates small wind tornados on the beach wich will eventually get sand all over you. the restaurants nearby are pretty expensive and the food is mediocre at best. not the best experience, but no the worst either

Very nice gold sandy beach. Water was warm and good to swim even at the end of September when in the north part of the island was raining. It is amazing. There are happy hour bars, sunbeds and umbrellas for rent, free showers and changing rooms, wheelchair accessible. Totally recommend it! Suitable for families, groups of friends, or even of you want to be on your own.

A lively but not too crowded section near the town where you can rent sun loungers and umbrellas or do your own thing. Just at the edge of town there is a naturist section where you can also rent loungers and umbrellas. EUR6 per day for two people last time I was there. Very relaxed atmosphere...

We really enjoyed our day at this beautiful beach ⛱️! The water is very clean and there is plenty of space to place your belongings and relax. Many shops and restaurants around.

Beautiful, sheltered from the wind, had the beach to ourselves at 10am. Highly recommend going to the far west of the beach up and over the rocks. Cobblestone so bring a blanket!

Super clean water. The small cove at the end of the beach is calmer water than the main part. There is a bar/restaurant, a shower and a changing shack. The umbrellas/loungers are payable, 10 eur per pair of loungers + umbrella in early October.

The status of the beach as naturist seems to be variable but even if most people are dressed the occasional nude person is unlikely to cause much alarm

My beloved beach in Crete! Fantastic water, quiet and peaceful environment away from touristic infrastructure, the cantine is a bless! Very good food and very friendly people. The whole package is a diamond one loves to dig for, before it will be taken over by mass- tourism

Awful beach not worth the drive through rough glasshouse strewn areas. Looks like a landfill tip. This part of Crete is not for good beaches

Nice pebble beach, no crowd, incredibly crystal water, go to the very west bottom. Sunbed available, free parking and a little bar,coffee at 2.50 eur though :) E4 trail if you want to hike westward to see Elafonissi from above.

This beach is in two parts, a longer beach and a cove to the west. Stones and pebbles underfoot - so no sand blowing about. Lovely clear water and and breezy. Never to busy. Well worth the 15 min drive from Paleochora.

A wonderful beach with tavern where tasty Greek foof is served. 2 sunbeds + umbrella only 7 Euros, free parking.

Paid 6 € for 2 beds, parking also available. Very calm and not too windy as on the other side of town. Shade under trees and very clear water

Very clean and calm water. There was a windy weather on the other side of the town on the other beach but here was as calm as it gets. First few meters are rock and pebbles after it’s just sand. A bit boring for snorkeling but still good nonetheless. Parking is no issue as you can park by the shore all the way.

I really love this beach. The water is crystal clear and it’s much quieter if you walk further down. The families with children usually stay near the road, so once you go past that area it feels very calm and peaceful. The only downside is that the sunbeds are now €8, whereas I’ve seen in other reviews they used to be much cheaper.

Interesting beach...also known as Votsala beach...such a clear water, even it was a little bit cold in june

Nice small pebble beach near the Paleochora promenade 🌊 Beautiful mountain view ⛰️ Easy access to the water — it gets deep right away, which is great! Today it’s very quiet and relaxing 😌 Sunbeds cost 4 € for the whole day 🏖️

Didnt like it much. Not that its bad. But not worth it with children.

One of the most beautiful and calm beaches in Crete. Rocky road to get to the beach (not recommend for wheelchairs or prawners), but worth the drive and walk (2-5 minutes)

Awesome, quiet beach with mostly locals. There’s a big cliff from where people jump in the water, great vibes. The beach bar also had good food. I’d definitely recommend this beach over the crowded, touristy ones!

My best beach in Crete ever. It looks like a natural pool.

More calm beach with mostly locals. Good even on windy day as the beach is located in a bay and has rocks instead of sand blasting with the wind. Water is really clear and the seabed is from fine sand.

Quiet and perfect little beac a bit outside of Paleohora. Sun beds for rent, parking lot, toilet. Crystal clear water, beautiful view

Although this is not sandy I would recommend going to this beach. You can hire sunbeds, there is restaurant and toilets just by quite spacious car park. The best of all is that it is hidden among the rocks sheltered from the wind. Water is crystal turquoise blue and best of all you will find places for cliff jumping of different heights. Perfect for eventful day!

Beautiful beach and bar, always coming back when i’m in Crete

This museum has been closed for several years.

Nice museum

Lost time.

(Translated by Google) We came on a Sunday at 11am and it was closed despite advertised hours of 10am-1pm Wednesday to Sunday. Big lack of clear information, it's a real shame because it looks interesting and it's a change from the huge archaeological museums with a thousand pottery remains. (Original) Nous sommes venus un dimanche à 11h et c'était fermé malgré des horaires annoncés de 10h-13h du mercredi au dimanche. Gros manque d'informations claires, c'est vraiment dommage parce qu'il a l'air intéressant et que ça change des immenses musées archéologiques aux mille vestiges de poteries.

(Translated by Google) Small but interesting museum about the defense of the Western borders with an explanation of the legends and legends that arose about this. (Original) Klein maar interessant museum over de verdediging van de Westerse grenzen met daarbij uitleg over de legenden en sagen die hierover ontstaan zijn.

(Translated by Google) Museum closed that day. (Original) Musée fermé ce jour là.

(Translated by Google) In the morning there is the scent of a flower... (Original) Al mattino c'è il profumo di un fiore...