Agios Pavlos, further south-east on the same coast

Pahia Ammos Beach (Kerames)

Pahia Ammos on the Kerames coast: secluded coarse sand under a huge sandhill, 100 m east of Glima, unorganised and quiet, reached by dirt track and a walk.

By TripToCrete · Updated 20 October 2026 · 2 min read

Quick answer: Pahia Ammos ('coarse sand') is a secluded beach on the Kerames coast, about 100 m east of Glima, marked by a towering sandhill. It is quiet and unorganised, reached by dirt track and a short walk.
Region
South Rethymno
Location
Kerames coast, 100 m east of Glima
Beach
Coarse sand and rocks
Facilities
None
Agios Pavlos, further south-east on the same coast

Which Pahia Ammos?

Several Cretan beaches share the name Pahia Ammos. This one is on the south coast below Kerames, about 49 km from Rethymno, not the town beach in Paleochora or the beach near Ierapetra.

The beach

The sand is coarse with rocks in places, and the sea is often wavy. Rocks give some shade. It is a good snorkelling and spearfishing spot, quiet, and used by naturists.

There are no facilities; rooms and food are back towards Glima and Agia Fotini.

Getting there

Drive to Agia Fotini harbour below Kerames, take the dirt track south-east past Podare and over the hill to the parking area at Glima, then walk about 100 m east.

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Questions before you go

Where is Pahia Ammos Kerames?

On the Kerames coast, about 100 m east of Glima, below a big sandhill.

Is Pahia Ammos organised?

No. Bring water and shade.

Is Pahia Ammos good for snorkelling?

Yes, the rocky sections are good for snorkelling on calm days.

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