Pebble beach
Chalikia is the central pebble option rather than the sandy west beach. Water becomes deeper more quickly than at Pachia Ammos.
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Chalikia.
Paleochora · East beach
Chalikia.
Pebbles, clear water & promenade.
Chalikia is the easy east-side alternative: a central pebble beach with deeper water, restaurants nearby and the promenade running beside it.
Why go
Beach, promenade and dinner all in one place.
Chalikia sits at the eastern end of Paleochora’s seafront. It is a fully organised pebble beach with cafés and restaurants close by, making it a strong choice when you want to swim without turning the day into a separate outing.
What to know
Why the east side feels different.
Promenade location
The east promenade runs beside the beach and leads toward the ferry jetty and central seafront.
Everything nearby
Sunbeds, showers, cafés, snacks, restaurants and accommodation are all close enough to combine beach time with the rest of town.
What to do
Use it as part of the town, not a separate trip.
Drop in easily
It is close enough to the centre for a spontaneous swim rather than a planned beach day.
Follow the promenade
Continue along the east seafront toward the jetty and centre after swimming.
Stay for food
Chalikia works naturally with dinner because taverns and cafés begin almost at the beach edge.
GOOD TO KNOWCompare east and west conditions.
Paleochora has beaches on both sides of the peninsula. Wind and sea conditions can feel different between Pachia Ammos and Chalikia, so locals often choose the side that feels better that day.
Plan with local information
More information & local references
Open these visitor and heritage references for additional detail before you go.