Crete, Greece

Ammoudi Beach

Ammoudi Beach is a picturesque sandy beach located just 5 minutes away from a town center. The beach is known for its stunning, crystal clear and warm water, making it a popular choice for both families and single people. The natural beauty of the beach is further enhanced by the beautiful scenery that surrounds it.

Ammoudi Beach offers amenities such as sunbeds and umbrellas for a fee. However, visitors also have the option to relax at the beach bar. Despite its proximity to the town center, the beach is not overly crowded, offering a peaceful and enjoyable beach experience.

Explore accommodation options near Ammoudi Beach and enjoy its stunning, crystal clear waters just minutes from the town center.

One of the unique characteristics of Ammoudi Beach is its sandy nature. This means that the clarity of the water can be affected by windy conditions. Therefore, visitors are advised to check the weather conditions before planning their visit.

What to do at Ammoudi Beach?

Amenities

Ammoudi Beach amenities include loungers.

Bars

You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the stunning, crystal clear water and beautiful scenery as the beach's main attractions, making it a great spot for both families and single people. The sandy beach, however, can cause the water to become unclear on windy days. Some visitors also express dissatisfaction with the service, particularly towards older patrons.

Where to Stay near Ammoudi Beach?

Visitors to Ammoudi Beach often choose to stay in the nearby town center due to its close proximity, just a five-minute walk away, providing easy access to both the beach and local amenities. Many also explore neighboring areas in Crete, incorporating Ammoudi Beach into a broader itinerary that includes cultural and historical sites around the island.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is Ammoudi Beach?

Latitude: 35.1979288 / Longitude: 25.7127333

Ammoudi Beach is located in Crete. The following map of Ammoudi Beach shows the exact location.

Ammoudi Beach: Weather Today

📅 Thursday, January 15, 2026
Today at Ammoudi Beach is likely not ideal for swimming. The air temperature will reach 17.1 °C. The sea temperature is 18.1 °C, so it will likely be too cold for swimming. Expect very little chance of rain and light winds. The sky will be mostly clear with a bit of cloud cover. The UV index will reach 3.7.
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Air

Low / High8.6°C/17.1°C
Feels Like (High)15.4°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature18.1 °C
Wave Height0.5 m
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Rain

Rain Chance10%
Rainfall0 mm
Rain Duration0 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset07:25/17:28
Sunshine Hours9.0 hrs
UV Index3.7
Cloud Cover16%
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Wind

Speed9.5 km/h
Gusts15.5 km/h
DirectionS

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