Diving at Methexis beach Paleochora
Kostas and Evan diving at Methexis beach, Paleochora, May 19, 2016
Paleochora 4K, Crete: top beaches and places | Complete Travel Guide - Greece
Paleochora is situated on a small peninsula in the south west of Crete, 77 km from Chania. The drive to the village is through a very attractive and green mountainous landscape. About 1500 people live in Paleochora and the village attracts both backpackers and normal hotel visitors (many families and young people). All of them come for the relative piece and quiet that they can find on the beaches in and around Paleochora. It is also a popular destination for naturists. There are all sorts of accommodations you can choose from, simple or luxury rooms, studios and apartments, or camping. There is a long pebble beach which is used mainly by nudists. On this side you also find the harbour with boats departing to the islands of Gavdos and Elafonisi, and to several other villages that lie along the south west coast of Crete, like Sougia, Loutro and Chora Sfakion.
Welcome to the “Libyan Bride” of Crete at the “Land of the Sun”. Paleochora
Chania, Southern Crete
The town has the natural advantage of being built between two picturesque bays;
the eastern and the western. Paleochora is a coastal town located on the southwest part of Crete, approximately 70km from Chania
and 200km from Heraklion. It's beauties will remain exceptional in your memory...
Nearby beaches:
Number one: Grammeno beach. A tropical sandy beach 5 km west of Paleochora. Umbrellas, tavernas, a camping and cedar trees!
Number two: Anidri beach (Gialiskari). Exotic scenery 4,5 km east of the town. Naturism, immensity & nudism!
Number three: Paleochora beach. Named Pachia Ammos by locals, is one kilometer long and you will adore it!
Number four: Sougia beach. 33 km east of Paleochora, you can visit this hidden paradise by boat.
Free camping, relaxation & unforgettable moments!
EXCURSIONS:
Loutro: Loutro is a traditional cretan settlement, reached only by boat. An ideal excursion!
Gavdos island: The southernmost edge of Europe! Words cannot describe the experience of visiting this unique place!
Cretan cuisine: Enjoy fresh fish, meat, tasty salads, yummie appetizers, pies & local raki drink!!! Don't forget to try local ice-cream, cheese pies, sweet pies and cold coffees.
Recommendations:
Caravella restaurant, Family Grillhaus, Methexis, Seagull, Third Eye.
Vakakis Bakery, Skala cafe bar, Agios cocktail bar.
Accommodation: A variety of accomodation choices is waiting for you in Paleochora, from luxurius to budget or camping!
Libyan Princess Hotel, Kostas rooms for rent.
What makes Paleochora special
Capturing your attention are Paleochora’s enchanting whitewashed houses draped in oleander and bougainvillea, her pretty pathways and streets with cosy cafés sporting decorative facades, and above all, her gorgeous tree-lined ‘urban boardwalk’ lit by lovely wrought iron street lanterns.
Paleochora has 2,000 permanent residents who held a town meeting years ago; they unanimously decided it was their job to keep all tourists happy. (That’s the going joke).
So successful are they at this, they treat tourists like special guests attending the star bride’s wedding feast – and it’s a perpetual one!
taverna in paleochoraPaleochora’s atmosphere is akin to a grand swimming pool party, but here, the pool is the Libyan Sea. Everyone jump in!
So what makes Paleochora the bride of western Crete?
All this, plus the rapturous views that giftwrap Paleochora on three sides, seductively revealing the many layers of the bride’s crinoline: the temptations of the town itself, the heavenly assortment of beaches and the wild wonders beyond.
The rival of her coastal counterparts, Paleochora is unbeatable; she’s a real catch. It would seem the entire world wishes to behold Paleochora, bride of the Libyan Sea.
Getting into the Paleochora groove is as easy as lying on your back and staring out at the heavenly blueat paleochora beach skies. That’s what the hippies did when they first arrived in the 60’s.
But getting sunburnt wasn’t groovy, so they took to the streets, began creating clever crafts and sold them to any Tom, Dick and Kostas who would buy them. They sure lucked in.
Paleochora’s hospitality proved addictive, so many hippies along with rugged individualists stayed on - even built homes here.
Today, an incredibly warm feeling of acceptance puts Paleochora high up on the altar. Everyone holds her in esteem.
She’s a beautiful bride with open arms – big enough to embrace us all. Her groove of hippy hominess, humanity and humour hums happily night and day. Local liveliness makes this bopping bride the grooviest gal of all. What more could you want? Crazy fun, peaceful pleasures and mind boggling attractions. Getting into the Paleochora groove is the greatest sensation – certainly in all of Crete - some say in all of Greece!
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Paleochora Art Week -Underwater Exhibition-
Paleochora Art Week 2015, Methexis Beach, Underwater Exhibition
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Infos about the Paleochora Art Week:
(english)
(greek)
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UNDERWATER EXHIBITION
participating Artists:
Efi Fiotaki
Elena Strubakis
Gerhard Stelzhammer
Hans Mannooh
Kostas Liatakis
Silvia Forrer
Smaragda Smaragdi
Sofia Markoulakis
Vasilis Patsourakis
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MUSIC: (under CC License)
Kellaa zwo -Continental Drift (1.)
-Along the icy Roads (3.)
SoundCreator -Waves (2.)
Thank you guys for the fantastic music!
(You find them on:
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UNDERWATER CAMERA:
Gerhard Stelzhammer
AERIAL SHOTS and VIDEO EDITING:
Piet Freitag
Aerial shots with permission of the Mayor
Mr. Antonis Perrakis (Thank you!)
And a big Thank you to
NIREAS SCUBA DIVING & ADVENTURES CENTER
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© Piet Freitag
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Kondoura - Voutas walk
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May 21 2016
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The town of Paleochora, Crete Island, Greece
Crete | Grammeno Beach
Crete | Grammeno Beach. Grammeno beach is in a short distance from Paleochora and is very easily accessed. You can drive your car or rent a bike as an alternative way to get there.
On your way to Grammeno you can discover many hidden small coves and you can swim and enjoy your own ''private'' beach.
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At Grameno near Paleochora!
Agios Bar
The mountains from the north, the fortress from the south, the beach from the west and the beach from the east travel through the sometimes busy, other times quiet streets of this town to meet at the big crossroad at the center of it. On one of its corners you will find Paleochora’s favorite local bar, lounge, café.
THIS IS AGIOS!!!
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