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Car Rental in Paleochora, Crete
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Paleochora is a laid-back town on Crete's south-west coast, with two beaches either side of a Venetian castle headland and boat links to Elafonissi and Sougia. The drive over the mountains from Chania is spectacular and fully paved.
Collect at Chania Airport (CHQ) or our Kolymbari office; delivery to the south-west coast on request.
Driving distances to Paleochora
Approximate road distances and times from our pickup points.
Beaches near Paleochora
- Pachia Ammos (sandy)
- Halikia (pebble)
- Gialiskari
- Anidri
What to see by car
- Venetian castle
- boat to Elafonissi & Sougia
- E4 coastal trail
- Azogires village
The road from Chania is paved but mountainous with bends — allow about 1 hour 20 minutes and drive carefully. Free parking around the town.
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