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Ammoudara Beach
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Restaurants
102 within 3 miles
Heaven Beach
283
0.2 mi££ - £££ • Mediterranean • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Lotos Taverna
505
0.3 mi££ - £££ • Bar • Seafood • Mediterranean
Kritiko Spiti
253
0.3 mi££ - £££ • Mediterranean • Greek • Vegetarian Friendly
Petousis Restaurant
919
0.2 mi££ - £££ • Mediterranean • Barbecue • Greek
Taverna Creta House
526
0.3 mi££ - £££ • Mediterranean • Greek • Vegetarian Friendly
Murelo Cretan Cuisine
299
0.4 mi££ - £££ • Seafood • Mediterranean • Barbecue
Lazaros Kafe Meze
42
0.2 mi£ • Greek • Vegetarian Friendly
Maxim Restaurant and Cocktail Bar
231
0.4 mi££ - £££ • Seafood • International • Mediterranean
Uncle George's Taverna
402
0.2 mi££ - £££ • Mediterranean • Greek • Vegetarian Friendly
Teatro Beach Bar Restaurant
23
221 ft££ - £££ • Bar • Cafe • Sushi
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Attractions
73 within 6 miles
The Palace of Knossos
13,602
Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins
Kotsanas Museum
194
Science Museums • History Museums
Snail Farm and Fun
308
Farms
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
7,610
History Museums
Historical Museum of Crete
700
History Museums
The Natural History Museum of Crete
854
Natural History Museums
Cathedral of St. Minas
486
Religious Sites
Agios Titos Church
818
Churches & Cathedrals
Castello del Molo (Koules)
1,233
Historic Sites • Castles
Old Venetian Harbor of Heraklion
646
Marinas
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452 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
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Average
96
Poor
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Anna
Tychy, Poland108 contributions
Not worth it
Oct 2023 • Business
The beach is far from the center of Heraklion, but you can get there very easily by city bus. Unfortunately, the place is very neglected. The beach was very dirty and there was an unpleasant smell in the air from the nearby power plant. I wouldn't really want to move around alone - among hotels, lots of empty buildings and ruins (like slums), it didn't look safe.
Written 31 October 2023
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Aris D
66 contributions
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Aug 2023 • Family
The LONGEST beach ever in Crete! Parking lots, beach umbrellas, restaurants and bus stops everywhere! I also like the table tennis center in Lotos restaurant.
Written 3 September 2023
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Stephen fam
Aberdeen, UK2 contributions
Lovely beach
Aug 2023 • Family
Lovely beach , kids loved the large waves. And sunloungers free if you buy food or drink from the eateries who supply the beds
Written 19 August 2023
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summernewjersey
Haskell, NJ175 contributions
nice beach
Aug 2023 • Family
nice beach with waves you can jump unlike other spots we went to in greece. We were sitting near a restaurant called heaven and you can use their chairs/umbrellas and only have to spend 5 euros on a drink/food while your there. Sandy beach, rocky going into the water and then its sandy. Bring your water shoes.
Written 17 August 2023
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Fiona D
London, UK48 contributions
Nice beach, worth a visit
Aug 2023 • Family
Nice beach and family friendly, although can be windy at times - not necessarily a bad thing as it makes the heat more bearable and also means lots of fun jumping waves! There are a few nice places to eat and buy drinks and snacks very close by too.
Written 6 August 2023
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Doug R
3 contributions
Apple Maps incorrect location
Sep 2022 • Couples
I didn’t actually go to this beach, BUT needed to warn that Apple Maps shows it just east of the port and it’s NOT there. I took the #7 bus north of the airport to those beaches.
Written 26 September 2022
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TraceyBacon
Bracknell, UK100 contributions
Nice beach
Aug 2022 • Family
We stayed in Ammoudara for 11 nights and visited the beach everyday. Our hotel had reserved sunbeds, although non residents were welcome to nice them if they bought a drink (I think this is custom in Greece).

There were plenty of cafes & restaurants on the beach

The beach and sea were clean.

It was windy on occasion, so a bit wavey too. Which was fun!

The beach is a mixture of sand and shingle. It's shingle and a bit stoney in the water, but this didn't stop our enjoyment.
Written 19 August 2022
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IJHM
3 contributions
Decent
Jul 2022 • Couples
Decent beach, usually very windy and not much in the area but still nice. If you are expecting something special you'll be disappointed but if you just want a simple beach with a few bars by it this is a nice place to go that's close to Heraklion (no. 6 bus takes you there, then either of the no. 1, 2 or 20 takes you back). Went a few days during our stay and always enjoyed it
Written 11 July 2022
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Tom T
5 contributions
Ghost town
Jun 2022
Could be cool if you are in a big hotel, outside this, the most disappointing experience in Greece. The place is not quiet, but it is dead, many closed shops, looks difficult to meet anybody. The beach is not very clean especially for Crete, disgusting view of a electric plant. Empty bars, although there are few of them. Only good point you can leave easily with the bus
Written 14 June 2022
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Miguel Silva
Linz, Austria94 contributions
Great spot
Jun 2022 • Couples
The beach is very peaceful and the water have a great color. We enjoyed very much staying next to it. June is a great month to visit creta
Written 8 June 2022
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