In the southwestern part of the island of Crete, on the shores of the Libyan Sea is the resort town of Paleochora. It is located along a 11-kilometer coastline, including the small peninsula between two picturesque bays. Paleochora - a picturesque town, famous for the hospitality of the locals. The region's economy is based on agriculture (mostly tomatoes and olive oil) and tourism.

It is believed that the present Paleochora is built on the site of the ancient city Kalamidi .  As the local attractions, you can visit some old churches, which survived the Venetian and Byzantine wall painting .  Also in Paleochora, on a small hill, to this day, the ruins of a Venetian castle .  Fortifications, known as "the castle Selino", was first built in 1278 under the supervision of the Venetian general Marino Gredenigo .  During its long history the fortress was repeatedly destroyed .  In 1332, after the revolt of the Cretans fortress was badly damaged and restored in 1335 .  Next to her, the Venetians built a small settlement .  In 1539 the castle was destroyed by pirates and rebuilt only in 1595 .  In 1645 the Turks captured the town and reconstructed fort in their own way, but it did not last long and in 1653 was again destroyed .  For a long time the area was empty, but a new wave of settlement began only in 1866 . 

His fame as a resort Paleochora began to acquire in the 1970s, when this place was chosen by hippies. Today the seaside town famous for its excellent beaches with crystal clear water (on one side of the peninsula - a sandy beach and on the other - pebble) and picturesque landscapes. It is also quite well-developed infrastructure of the city. There are services such as a medical center, pharmacy, police station, banks, post office, customs, etc.

In Paleochora good selection of comfortable and cozy hotels, a variety of shops, numerous restaurants, taverns and cafes with excellent local cuisine. A dynamic resort every year attracts many tourists from different countries.