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Ammes Beach, Kefalonia

See practical info for Ammes in Kefalonia, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.

The sands beneath the flight path

Ammes is a sandy beach on the south coast of Kefalonia, beside Svoronata and close to the island's airport, about ten kilometres south of Argostoli. Its name comes from the Greek word for sand, 'ammos', and describes it exactly.

It lies along the same low, sandy Livathos coast as Avithos, and stands out for its closeness to the airport runway: planes pass low overhead as they come in to land. The beach has been awarded a Blue Flag.

It is not fully organized. A canteen and a café operate here, there is a parking area, and access is by a paved road.

Region
Kefalonia, Greece
Beach type
Sandy
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
38.1091, 20.50989

About this beach

Ammes is exposed in the maistros — often choppy on summer NW/W afternoons. 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 Ammes opens to the south-west, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds.

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

For amenities, Ammes has an organised beach, sunbeds and parking nearby.

Good to know

Does Ammes beach get windy?

Ammes is exposed in the maistros — often choppy on summer NW/W afternoons. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the maistros; check live wind and waves before you go.

How do you get to Ammes beach?

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

What is Ammes beach like?

A sandy beach with shallow water.

What facilities does Ammes beach have?

It has an organised beach, sunbeds and parking nearby.

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