Getting from Kissamos to Paleochora

To get from Kissamos to Paleochora in Crete, you have several options: 1. **By Car**: - The distance between Kissamos and Paleochora is approximately 59 kilometers (37 miles). The drive typically takes about 1.5 hours. - Route: Take the road from Kissamos towards Tavronitis, then follow signs to Paleochora. The route is scenic,...

Getting from Paleochora to Sougia

To travel from Paleochora to Sougia in Crete, you have a few options: 1. **Ferry**: During the tourist season, there is a daily ferry service operated by ANENDYK that connects Paleochora and Sougia. The journey is scenic and takes about an hour. You can check the ferry schedule on the ANENDYK...

Getting from Paleochora to Elafonissi

You can get from Paleochora to Elafonissi in Crete by car, bus, taxi or boat. 1. **By Car**: The scenic, yet winding drive from Paleochora to Elafonissi is about 48 kilometers and takes little more than 1 hour. You could choose the northwest route leading you out of Paleochora and follow the...

Dolphine watching in Paleochora? Does it exist?

Written by boattrip.gr We go on trips for pleasure, relaxation, and to enjoy activities such as swimming, snorkeling, and exploring new places. While seeing a dolphin or whale is possible, it is extremely rare and only happens about 5% of the time, under specific circumstances, might away from Paleochora. Last year, we were...

A brief history of Paleochora

The peninsula on which the town of Paleochora now stands used to lay under water when a major earthquake made the west side of Crete rise up making the peninsula of Paleochora emerge from the depths. In ancient times there was a city called Kalamyde a short distance north of where...

How to get to Paleochora

Paleochora is situated 75 km south of the city of Chania. If you have arrived on the island, you can reach Paleochora by bus, taxi or your own hire car. Taxi rates, as well as hire car rates, may vary so it is advisable to check out many options. From Chania to Paleochora...