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Mazida Ammos Beach, Lasithi

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

Xerokampos's long sandy beach

Mazida Ammos is the longest beach of Xerokampos, at the southeastern tip of Crete, about five hundred metres from the small settlement in the municipality of Sitia. It spreads its fine white sand before the dry plain that gave the area its name, with bare mountains as a backdrop.

At its eastern end rises Cape Trachilos, at whose base a sea cave known as Fokiospilio is reported, a name that alludes to seals, while the Kavali islets can be seen offshore. The wider Xerokampos area has roots said to reach back to Minoan times and remains, to this day, only sparsely built, with a few houses and tavernas scattered across the plain.

The beach is natural and unorganized, with no sunbeds, fine sand and shallow water. Access is by a paved local road at Xerokampos, with parking close by, while the nearest tavernas are reported in the settlement.

Region
Lasithi, Greece
Beach type
Sandy
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
35.03625, 26.22066

About this beach

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

Mazida Ammos has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water.

For amenities, Mazida Ammos has parking nearby.

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