Palaiochora

Overview of Palaiochora

It's a quiet town on the southwest coast of Crete with beautiful beaches.

Key details

• Type of place: village.

• Tourist interest: ★★ (worth seeing).

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• Local time: Heure : Palaiochora.

• Population: 1,891 (2011).

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• Altitude: sea level.

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History of Palaiochora

What to see and do in Palaiochora

In the surrounding area

Climate and weather in Palaiochora

The town has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers, though tempered by the wind, which is less strong here than on the north coast. Winters are mild with occasional rain. In terms of climate (and even visitor numbers), the best time to visit is spring or early autumn.

Sea temperature throughout the year

Transport

Getting there

Getting around

Accommodation

Eating out

Useful addresses

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