The small town of Paleohora is located about 77 kilometers from the town of Hania on the southwestern coast of Crete. When you look for information about the town or when you are ready to book a budget hotel in Paleohora, be aware that it is also sometimes known as Palaiochora or Paleochora. It is built on a very small peninsula which measures just 700 meters long by 400 meters wide. The town sits on the Libyan Sea and is quickly becoming one of the most popular tourist towns on the island.

The Paleohora economy is based on agriculture and tourism and after a day or two in your discount Paleohora hotel you will understand why. The town has beautiful beaches and crystal blue waters as well as ferry connections to Gavdos, Loutro, Chora Sfakion, Agia Roumeli, and Sougia. In the springtime, the area is covered with wildflowers that attract visitors from all around Greece. Other attractions in the town include the wall paintings in the Churches of Anidri and Voutas, the Acretan Museum, and the Monastery of the 99 Holy Fathers.