Paleochora

Few towns in Crete have a history as closely tied to the Venetian-built Selino fortress as Paleochora. Set on a narrow peninsula along Crete’s southwest coast, the town faces the Libyan Sea, with beaches extending on both its eastern and western sides. The ruins of Selino Castle stand above the town: the Venetians built the fort in 1282 to control this exposed stretch of coast, and its name survives in the wider Selino area. Paleochora retains the everyday rhythm of a working coastal town, with small boats, waterfront cafés and streets climbing towards the castle hill. Its position also makes it a departure point for ferry routes along the remote southern coast. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Paleochora and southwestern Crete.

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