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Megali Ammos Beach, Halkidiki

Megali Ammos beach, Halkidiki, Greece
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See practical info for Megali Ammos in Halkidiki, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.

An amphitheatre of sand facing the Drenia islets

Megali Ammos stretches along the southeastern coast of Ammouliani, the only inhabited island of Halkidiki, facing the Drenia islets. Its name simply describes what it is: one of the island's largest sandy beaches, with views toward Ouranoupoli and the Prosforio Tower.

The bay has an amphitheatric shape, and sculpted rocks emerge at its edges like natural sculptures. Ammouliani itself was a dependency (metochi) of the Vatopedi Monastery of Mount Athos until 1925, when it was granted to refugees from the islands of the Propontis, who became its first permanent inhabitants.

The beach has fine and coarser sand and shallow waters, with seasonal facilities. The island road reaches close to the shore, parking is available nearby, and a cafe and a taverna lie a short distance away.

Region
Halkidiki, Greece
Beach type
Sandy
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
40.31248, 23.94547

About this beach

The bay at Megali Ammos opens to the north-east, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds. Orientation only reflects which way the coast faces, not confirmed shelter, so check wind and waves in the app before you go.

Megali Ammos has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.

For amenities, Megali Ammos has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds, parking nearby and food nearby.

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