Visit Plomari
Palaiochori: A Village above Melinda
Walk through closely grouped houses and traditional upper floors before descending to the coast.
Palaiochori sits above the south coast on the natural approach to Melinda. Its built form—tight lanes, stone walls and traditional projecting upper sections—makes the village itself the main reason to stop.
Look closely at the architecture
Walk rather than drive through the centre. Notice how houses fit the slope, how lanes narrow between walls and where timber-clad upper floors, known as sachnisia, project above the street.
Churches and village life
Pause at the village churches when open and observe the relationship between houses, courtyards and public space. Palaiochori is a living village, so keep voices low and private entrances clear.
From the village to Melinda
After the walk, descend to Melinda for the beach and a meal. This is a coherent route that works without adding distant inland villages.
Practical notes
- Park without blocking lanes.
- Wear shoes for slopes and uneven surfaces.
- Confirm food and beach services before relying on them.