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Grammeno Beach, Chania
See practical info for Grammeno in Chania, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
The peninsula of the seaside junipers
Grammeno stretches along a low peninsula a few kilometres west of Paleochora, on the southern coast of Chania, Crete. The headland forms shores facing different directions around it, with small coves of fine sand and stretches of pebbles, near the mouth of the Pelekaniotis river.
The character of the place is set by a rare stand of seaside junipers rooted in the sand. These trees grow extremely slowly, roughly a centimetre a year, which is why visitors are asked not to disturb them. Together with the tamarisks they cast natural shade, something uncommon on Crete's southern shores, and sections of the coast have been awarded a Blue Flag.
The beach is not organized, but there is parking and tavernas nearby, and a paved road leads out to the peninsula. The seabed starts out shallow, with fine sand alternating with pebbles along the shore.
- Region
- Chania, Greece
- Beach type
- Sand & pebbles
- Access
- Easy road access
- Coordinates
- 35.23332, 23.6346
- Parking
- Food nearby
About this beach
Grammeno is exposed in the meltemi — often choppy on summer N/NE days. That comes from the measured shape of the coastline around it and our curated wind records — a seasonal picture, not a live forecast, so check live wind and waves before you go.
The bay at Grammeno opens to the south-west, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds.
Grammeno has sand and pebbles underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water.
For amenities, Grammeno has natural shade, parking nearby and food nearby. There is a campsite nearby (Grammeno Camping, ~180 m).
Good to know
Does Grammeno beach get windy?
Grammeno is exposed in the meltemi — often choppy on summer N/NE days. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the meltemi; check live wind and waves before you go.
How do you get to Grammeno beach?
Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.
What is Grammeno beach like?
A sand & pebbles beach with shallow water.
What facilities does Grammeno beach have?
It has parking nearby and food nearby.
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