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Palaióchora
City in Crete, Greece
Overview
Palaióchora is a charming coastal town on Crete's southwest, set between the Libyan Sea and scenic mountains. Known for its relaxed vibe, beautiful beaches, and welcoming community, it's a favorite for those seeking authentic Greek island life away from mass tourism.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Greece
Administrative Region
Crete
Population
2,038
Time Zone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
35.23°, 23.68°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,497
Local Cost
$908
Local Income
$820
Cashless
45
English
55
Temperature
19.9°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
15.1°C
Record High
32.8°C
Record Low
6.4°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
503 mm
Internet Speed
16 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
33 ms
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
16
Nightlife
13
Parks
0
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
22.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 59 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 66/100.
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