Quick answer: Ammoudi is a small beach about 4 km east of Plakias and 32 km south of Rethymno, reached by a paved road from Lefkogia. Thick white sand, a rocky seabed and bright green, usually calm water make it one of the prettiest beaches on this coast, and it gets busy.
- Region
- Plakias area, south Rethymno
- Distance
- 32 km from Rethymno
- Beach
- White sand, rocky seabed
- Facilities
- Some sunbeds, tavernas, diving centre
The main beach
The sand is thick and white, but the seabed is rocky, and a large rock in the middle of the beach is green and slippery: wear water shoes. Tamarisks give some shade, and there are tavernas, rooms and a diving centre.
The coves
Klisidi, about 200 m west, is a small sandy cove at the end of a dirt road. Ammoudaki, next to Damnoni, is used by naturists and has a canteen and a sea cave on its western side.
Nearby
Schinaria, a popular dive site, is about 500 m away, Damnoni 600 m, and the Preveli monastery about 3.7 km.
Questions before you go
Is Ammoudi beach sandy?
Yes, but the seabed is rocky; water shoes help.
Is Ammoudi crowded?
It is small and popular, so arrive early in summer.
What is Ammoudaki?
A neighbouring cove used by naturists, reached on foot from Damnoni.
