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Makria Ammos Beach, Heraklion
See practical info for Makria Ammos in Heraklion, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
- Region
- Heraklion, Greece
- Beach type
- Sand & pebbles
- Access
- Passable dirt road
- Coordinates
- 34.9350512, 24.8086639
About this beach
Makria Ammos usually stays sheltered when the meltemi blows. 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.
Makria Ammos is oriented towards the south-east, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds.
Makria Ammos has sand and pebbles underfoot.
Good to know
Does Makria Ammos beach get windy?
Makria Ammos usually stays sheltered when the meltemi blows. 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 Makria Ammos beach?
Access is passable dirt road. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.
What is Makria Ammos beach like?
A sand & pebbles beach.
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