- Region
- Selino, south-west Chania
- Distance
- About 5 km west of Paleochora
- Beach
- Sand and fine pebbles
- Facilities
- Some umbrellas, campsite, tavernas nearby
Two sides, two moods
Alonaki, on the east side, is about 500 m of sand and pebbles, open to waves, with umbrellas at its western end and quiet at the far end. Houma, on the west, is a small sandy cove that faces west and is well sheltered.
Behind Houma grows a protected colony of junipers. They grow very slowly, so do not break or tie anything to the branches; use the umbrellas instead for shade.
Getting there
Drive west from Paleochora on the road to Koundoura; Grammeno is signed and the road is paved. Without a car, take the bus from Chania to Paleochora and a short taxi ride.
There is an organised campsite on the peninsula and a few rooms and tavernas on the road.
Nearby
Plakaki and the Karavopetra coves are under 1 km back towards Paleochora, Koundoura beach is 1.3 km west, and the Pelekaniotis gorge is close by for a short walk.
Questions before you go
Which side of Grammeno is calmer?
Houma, the west-facing sandy cove, is the more sheltered side. Alonaki on the east side gets more waves.
Is there shade at Grammeno?
Yes, from the protected junipers behind Houma, plus umbrellas in summer. Please don't damage the trees.
How far is Grammeno from Paleochora?
About 5 km west along the road to Koundoura.
