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Probably it has been built on the ruins of ancient kalamidi. In 1282 the Venetians built the historic Kastello Selino, formerly known as "Orina". The township we know as Paleochora was finally established at the end of 1800. The fortress, which dominates a small peninsula and commands a lovely view over the Libyan sea, was built and destroyed again and again by the Venetians, the Turks, Barbarossa's pirates and later by Cretan rebels and Germans during the Second World War. At the present Paleochora is a wonderful
large village, with lots of tourists, because of the great beach and warm sea. There are many hotels, rooms for rent, taverns, bars, outdoor cinemas, doctor's office and a nudist beach on the East side. |
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