Your stay

Beaches for every wind

Paleochora is windy — pick a beach that's sheltered from today's wind.

Pachia Ammos3.7 km

Pachia Ammos

Paleochora's wide sandy town beach, gently shelving and family-friendly. Sunbeds, showers and tavernas along the promenade.

  • Best with
  • Calm Conditions
Gialiskari3.7 km

Gialiskari

A string of quiet pebble coves ringed by cedar trees, a short drive west of town. Crystal-clear water and welcome shade.

  • Best with
  • S
  • SW
  • W
Grammeno4.4 km

Grammeno

A sheltered peninsula with shallow turquoise bays and a small cedar forest. Popular for camping and calm-water swimming.

  • Best with
  • N
  • NW
  • W
Krios Beach8.2 km

Krios Beach

A remote, cedar-fringed sandy bay on the west coast, reached by a rough track or the local boat. Turquoise water and few crowds.

  • Best with
  • N
  • NE
Votsalo Beach570 m

Votsalo Beach

A quiet pebble beach with clear, deep water — great for snorkelling and a peaceful swim away from the main sandy stretch.

  • Best with
  • W

Where to eat

Methexis250 m

Methexis

Family-run taverna on the pebble-beach side serving generous Cretan meze and grilled meats. Reservations recommended in summer.

To Scolio4.2 km

To Scolio

Housed in a historic former schoolhouse in Anidri near Paleochora, this charming taverna offers creative Cretan dishes and a serene garden courtyard with beautiful views.

Odyssey Pizzeria350 m

Odyssey Pizzeria

Casual pizzeria in the centre of town with wood-fired pizzas, pasta and family favourites — great for a relaxed dinner or takeaway.

Shopping & essentials

Useful & emergency contacts

European Emergency — 112

Single number for ambulance, fire and police anywhere in Greece. Free, works from any phone, operators speak English.