PALEOCHORA

A winding road that stretches 65 kms down to the south coast brings you to Paleochora. A small coastal town hemmed in by mountains on all sides. There are two beaches – one of pebble and one of sand – and plenty of tavernas whose tables spill out into the street and are in a perfect position for dining at sunset. The name Paleochora is also given to tram ferrying commuters around the streets of Amsterdam. The drivers are officially allowed to name their vehicles and this driver after spending so many years in this area of Crete christened his tram ‘Paleochora’ as a reminder of the beauty of the area.