Ammoudara Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Ammoudara featuring a beach and general coastal views
Sunbathe on golden sand, swim in warm waters and enjoy leisurely dining at this vacation hub on the north coast of a Greek island.

Ammoudara is a beach resort area with many hotels and restaurants that face the sea. Lying near the warm waters of the Gulf of Heraklion, the commune is the famous home of Olympics soccer games. The town’s name is Greek for “big sand,” which is apt for the 4.4-mile (7-kilometer) shore.

Capture photos of the Mediterranean houses that are subtly nestled into the green vegetation behind the beach. Listen to the sound of the swaying trees as you relax on a sunlounge. Umbrellas for rent are dotted along the coast, offering relief from the intense sunshine and heat.

This is an ideal spot to take the kids, because the water is shallow and has few sharp rocks. Lifeguards patrol parts of the sand, which is soft and yellow. Build castles and search with the children for intriguing vestiges carried by the waves. Swim in the warm water and then dry off in the sand within minutes. Take a class at the windsurfing school at the western end. Squint to see the outlines of mountainous islands to the north.

Discover the small coves and pebble beaches that surround the main area of Ammoudara. Explore the nearby beaches of Almiros and Istron for a variety of scenery during your Crete vacation.

Dine at one of the many restaurants serving Mediterranean delicacies and international cuisine. Tables and thatched umbrellas spill out onto the sand. Enjoy alcoholic beverages from a bar. Across the road behind the beach is a grocery store and cafés. Visit the Technopolis complex, which has a cinema and an open-air theater. Summer is the main season, but some places open year-round.

On the north coast of Crete, Ammoudara is 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) west of the town of Heraklion, which has the island’s main airport. Access the beach via one of the many points of access along the stretch of sand. Explore the architectural delights of nearby Knossos and the lively clubs of Heraklion. The stunning coastal town of Agios Nikolaos is 40 miles (64.3 kilometers) east of Ammoudara.

Civitel Creta Beach
Civitel Creta Beach
4 out of 5
74, Andrea Papandreou str., Ammoudara, Malevizi, Crete Island
The price is AU$89 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$89
per night
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Malevizi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (163 reviews)
"This hotel is absolutely phenomenal in every way. The gardens are immaculate and well maintained, the pool is great and lots of parasols and sun loungers and the private beach is also great. The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly and the food is absolutely delicious and you have a lovely view ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2023

Civitel Creta Beach
Agapi Beach Resort - All Inclusive
Agapi Beach Resort - All Inclusive
4 out of 5
76, Andr. Papandreou Str, Ammoudara, Gazi Heraklion, Malevizi, Crete
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$235 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
AU$235
per night
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Malevizi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (536 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 21 Dec. 2023

Agapi Beach Resort - All Inclusive
GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel
GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel
5 out of 5
9, D. Beaufort Street, Heraklion, Crete Island
The price is AU$148 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$148
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff were extra gracious and helpful. Decor is lovely and room was spacious and comfortable. The breakfast was truly outstanding, so many choices and everything was delicious. It was an extra perk to be able to walk to the Archaeological Museum nearby."

Reviewed on 4 Mar. 2024

GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Village Heights Resort
Village Heights Resort
5 out of 5
Hersonissos, Hersonissos, Crete Island
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (311 reviews)
"This is quiet hotel with good breakfast and swimming pool. However, it is a little far from Center of Santorini and bus stop. Have to take a Texi."

Reviewed on 4 Oct. 2023

Village Heights Resort
Heraklion Old Port Apartments
Heraklion Old Port Apartments
3 out of 5
Gianni Chronaki 3, Heraklion Town, Heraklion
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a flat-screen TV. Popular attractions Heraklion Port and Historical Museum of ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (50 reviews)
"Great location huge apartment well equipped city parking 12 euro a day nearby highly recommended"

Reviewed on 18 Oct. 2023

Heraklion Old Port Apartments
Paralos Venus Suites - Adults Only
Paralos Venus Suites - Adults Only
5 out of 5
Analipsi, Chersonissos, Iraklion, Hersonissos, Crete Island
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Ekklisia Agios Konstantinos and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (101 reviews)
"I wish I had spent more of my time in Crete here!"

Reviewed on 10 Sep. 2022

Paralos Venus Suites - Adults Only
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11 Jul 2019

Great place for a relaxing easy holiday