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Paleochora is in the province of Chania on the island of Crete which lies along the Southern boundary of Greece. It is a small peninsula projecting into the Libyan Sea. Paleochora is also called the "Libyan Bride" and the "Sunland". Paleochora was reported to have been established over the ancient city of Kalamidi. In 1278 the Venetian Duke Marinos Granedige built the "Castello Cellino" on a cliff overlooking the Libyan Sea. The castle was attached to the village and is now called "Fortezza" which means fort. It is worth climbing up to the castle to see the extraordinary sunsets and marvel at the radiance of the sea - the spectacle is memorable. The village which offers all the necessary facilities is now inhabited by approximately 2000 people. The area offers a large variety of hotels, rooms and hostels and there is also a camp site next to the sea with space for 500 guests. Holiday makers will experience a serene but lively atmosphere offering much site seeing and a magnificent beach. There are travel agencies who can provide international tickets or tours around the island, many shops, car and motorbike rentals, plus a range of entertainments. Paleochora provides so much diversity that visitors will never feel bored. You can enjoy swimming, the sunshine, the scenery and of course the famous Cretan cooking with its celebrated delicacies, as well as the hospitality and friendliness which will make you feel truly at home. The climate is ideal. Healthy, mild, Mediterranean. The exquisite emerald sea with sandy or pebble beaches invites you to swim, sunbathe, engage in watersports or do some fishing. Paleochora is well ordered and able to offer whatever the holiday maker may need, it can also become the ideal base from which to tour around the neighboring towns and villages or transfer by boat to other parts of the island. History fans can visit ancient monuments, Byzantine churches, Venetian castles, monasteries and museums... In the evening the main streets are closed to all types of vehicles and are open only to pedestrians. Thus people can drink, dine or have coffee free from traffic and noise as the daytime activities give away to tranquility and romance. People stroll along lanes and picturesque alleys or the sandy beach before having a drink at a small bar, dinner at a traditional restaurant or taverna, or perhaps just an ouzo and a snack from a typical Cretan menu.
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