I recall reading on here a couple of years ago someone saying they were giving up on Plakias and going to start going to Paleachora. Anyone know what that's like?
I went to Paleochora 8 years ago so maybe my comments aren't so valid any more. Anyway, my impression of Paleochora then was that it had a nicer beach and the people were friendlier than in Plakias. It has a good range of restaurants, though I would avoid the 'Dionisos': the service is terrible, the food mediocre, and I suffered from food poisoning afterwards. However, I still prefer Plakias: it has a certain je ne sais quoi which keeps me going back.