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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

Megali Ammos has partial shelter in the meltemi — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. That comes from the measured shape of the coastline around it and our curated wind records — a seasonal picture, not a live forecast, so check live wind and waves before you go.

The bay at Megali Ammos opens to the north-east, so it usually has natural cover from southerly, south-easterly and south-westerly winds.

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.

Good to know

Does Megali Ammos beach get windy?

Megali Ammos has partial shelter in the meltemi — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the meltemi; check live wind and waves before you go.

How do you get to Megali Ammos beach?

Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.

What is Megali Ammos beach like?

A sandy beach with shallow water.

What facilities does Megali Ammos beach have?

It has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds, parking nearby and food nearby.

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