Things to do in Paleohora
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Paleohora-Sougia Coastal Walk
From the town centre of Paleohora, follow signs to the camping grounds to the northeast. Turn right at the intersection with the road to Anydri and soon you'll be following the coastal path marked as the E4 European Footpath. After a couple of kilometres, the path climbs steeply for a beautiful view back to Paleohora. You'll pass Anydri Beach and several inviting coves where people may be getting an all-over tan. Take a dip because the path soon turns inland to pass over Cape Flomes.
You'll walk along a plateau carpeted with brush that leads towards the coast and some breathtaking views over the Libyan Sea. Soon you'll reach the Minoan site of Lissos. After Lissos the pat…
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Venetian castle
It's worth clambering up the ruins of the 13th-century Venetian castle for the splendid view of the sea and mountains. The castle was built so the Venetians could keep an eye on the southwestern coast from this commanding position on the hill-top. There's not much left of the fortress, however, as it was destroyed by the Venetians, the Turks, the pirate Barbarossa in the 16th century, and the Germans during WWII.
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Third Eye
It's not just vegetarians who flock to the Third Eye, just inland from Pahia Ammos. Crete's only vegetarian restaurant has an eclectic menu of curries, salads, pastas and Greek and Asian dishes, much of it made from the family farm's organic produce. There is often live music on Saturdays. They also have good budget rooms and apartments upstairs with air-con, fridge and balconies.
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Oriental Bay
This beachside taverna is one of the best options on this side of the village. In addition to a range of cheap vegetarian choices, such as green beans and potatoes, there are dishes such as 'rooster's kiss' (chicken fillet with bacon) and 'drunk cutlet' (pork chop in red wine).
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Museum of The Acritans of Europe
This obscure museum is dedicated to the border fighters and heroes of Europe's medieval and Byzantine times. It has a well-displayed historical exhibition along with musical instruments, weapons and other items from the period. The Paleohora connection remains a mystery.
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kantina
Right on Krios Beach - at the eastern end of Koundoura about 9km from Paleohora - there is a kantina that serves excellent and cheap Cretan food; try the kalitsounia (pastries filled with cheese or wild greens) or Sfakianes pites (pancakes) with honey.
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Dionysos Taverna
One of the oldest tavernas in town, the popular Dionysos is known for top-grade food, particularly its excellent mayirefta. There is a good range of vegetarian dishes and grills. It has a roomy interior and tables spread across the main street.
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Aqua Creta Diving & Adventures
.Aqua Creta Diving & Adventures runs a range of diving courses from beginner dives to seven- to 10-day master courses. They also run one-day beach-hopping and snorkelling excursions to remote beaches along the southern coast and as far as Gavdos.
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Grammeno
For excellent traditional Cretan food it is worth the trip to Grammeno, just past the beach, about 5km west of Paleohora. The menu includes specialties like braised rooster, various wild greens, lamb in vine leaves and tender roast goat.
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Kyma
One of the better places for fresh, local fish, Kyma is run by a fisherman: the offerings are normally from his own catch. It has a pleasant setting right on the quiet end of the beach, with a few tables outside under the trees.
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Paleohora Club
Paleohora Club, next to the campsite, used to be popular for all-night, full-moon parties but is now a less-appealing swanky indoor club. There's a shuttle bus from the port.
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Dolphin-watching trips
In summer, you can take a day trip to Elafonisos by ferry. Dolphin-watching trips leave at 17:00. They reckon you have a 50-50 chance of spotting one when it's not windy.
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To Kiparaki
This Dutch-run little place serves Asian-style food using only fresh produce for its daily changing menu. There are only eight tables in the little garden out the back
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Nostos Club
Nostos Club has an outdoor terrace bar and a small indoor club playing Greek and Western music.
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Sartzetakis Zaharoplasteion
Recommended are the excellent sweets and home made ice cream at Sartzetakis Zaharoplasteion.
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La Jettee
La Jettee, behind the Villa Marise hotel, is right on the beach and has a lovely garden
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Cinema Attikon
Most visitors to Paleohora spend at least one evening at the outdoor Cinema Attikon.
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