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Palaióchora

Palaióchora is a town in Region of Crete district, Region of Crete, Greece of about 2,372 people. Within 50 km by road there are 127 places to visit: 28 forts & heritage, 35 hill stations & viewpoints and 26 caves. The must-see places are Castle of Selinos, Schistonisi and Λισσός.

35.2313° N, 23.6819° EPop. 2,372

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Within 30 km40 places
Within 50 km127
Must-see69
Notable213
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Palaióchora

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:35 pm

83 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Palaióchora
  2. Λισσόςheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Ancient Elyrosheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Agia Irini Gorge Entryviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Mοnastery of ChrysoskalitissaBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  6. Kedrodasosbeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Palaióchora
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Palaióchora?

Castle of Selinos (heritage site, about 1 km), Schistonisi (viewpoint, about 2 km), Λισσός (heritage site, about 12 km), Kedrodasos (beach, about 14 km), Ancient Elyros (heritage site, about 15 km), Elafonisi Beach (beach, about 17 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Palaióchora?

127 places on Spotwander: 28 forts & heritage, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 caves, 18 beaches & coast, 8 churches.

Which is the nearest fort to Palaióchora?

Castle of Selinos, about 1 km by road; Koules of Spaniakos (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Palaióchora?

Schistonisi, about 2 km by road; Profítis Ilías Tripitís (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Palaióchora?

Start in Palaióchora, visit Λισσός, then Ancient Elyros, then Agia Irini Gorge Entry, then Mοnastery of Chrysoskalitissa, then Kedrodasos, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.