Ammes Beach is a small, picturesque beach located below the landing corridor to Kefalonia airport. The beach is known for its clear water, sandy terrain, and abundance of fish. The beach's natural characteristics include large rocky boulders that have altered the topography due to winter storms. Despite these boulders, the beach remains accessible and is not typically crowded.
Ammes Beach offers several amenities for visitors. These include a bar, showers, changing cubicles, and toilets. Loungers and umbrellas are also available for hire. The beach is kept clean, with rubbish bins provided for visitors' convenience. The beach's proximity to the airport provides a unique entertainment factor, as planes can be seen flying overhead approximately every hour.
The beach is also known for its strong waves, which may limit swimming opportunities. Despite this, the beach has been awarded a blue flag, indicating its high environmental and quality standards.
Ammes Beach amenities include toilet, shower and loungers.
You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.
Visitor reviews highlight the clear water, sandy beach, and the unique experience of watching planes fly overhead as the most liked features of the beach. The presence of amenities such as showers, bars, and changing cubicles also add to the overall positive experience. However, some visitors complain about the strong waves, large rocks, and the occasional uncleanliness of beach loungers.
Visitors to Ammes Beach often stay in the nearby village of Svoronata, which offers a range of accommodation options within walking distance to the beach. Many travelers also explore the broader region of Kefalonia, taking advantage of its natural beauty and cultural attractions alongside their beach visits.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
| Low / High | 11.9°C/16.8°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 15.6°C |
| Sea Temperature | 18.9 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.7 m |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 07:42/17:18 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 8.1 hrs |
| UV Index | 3 |
| Cloud Cover | 4% |
| Speed | 7 km/h |
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| Gusts | 10.8 km/h |
| Direction | NE |
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