Xamoudochori is an amazing peaceful and romantic small village with a Kafenion (traditional cafe). A few mini markets, taverns-bars and pharmacy can be found in Maleme 3kilometres away. The larger seaside village of Maleme offers a big variety of super markets , taverns, cafe and an organized beach.
Xamoudochori is 7km from the famous village of Platanias and 20km from the town of Chania. A car is suggested to visit the nearby sandy beaches, the town of Chania and Rethymno and other sightseeing like the Knossos antiquities area in Heraklion.