Paleohora (Paliohora) is the second biggest town of southern Crete after Ierapetra .
The town located almost at the
southwestern end of the island has
aprox. 1.000 inhabitants .
The only
way to reach Paleohora is from
Hania , a trip of 75km of good
asphalt road.
Regular public transportation is
available for visiting Paleohora.
People are occupied in tourism, olive
cultivation, fishing, and lately
tomato production in green houses
Traditional weaving is also
developed .
There are many small beaches
especially on the west side of the
town.  The city is a popular resort
so there are many hotels, apartments, rooms
to rent, restaurants, taverns,
barsand a camping site.
During the summer small ships
provide tour to the beaches around
the island and other small villages
like Sfakia, Sougia, Loutro and
Elafonissi.
"Musical August" is a very
popular cultural event, taking place
every year from August 1st to 10th.
 
The old name of the town was Selino
Kastelli because of the Venetian castle which
was built in 1279 A.D. on the tip of the
peninsula to control the two bays to the east and west.
In 1539 the pirate Barbarossa conquered
and destroyed it.
Today the castle has been renovated and attracts thousands of visitors every year.
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