If you have decided to visit Paleochora, on the way you must surely stop at the village of Kandanos. This is another famous and favorite destination for tourists and locals alike. Kandanos is the seat of the Municipality of Kandanos – Selinos. It is a village with a very long history and it is one of the most martyred village during the period of the conquerors.

It consists of olive groves that are at least 600 years old. Don’t forget to visit the gorge of Kantanos with its stone-built road suitable for hiking and cycling. Finally, you will enjoy quality food in the taverns and you will have the opportunity to learn true stories about the history of the area from the locals.

Kandanos is 52 kilometers from the center of Chania, 32 kilometers from Polemarchi and 15 kilometers from Paleochora and its beaches.