{"id":4527,"date":"2026-06-17T02:14:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T23:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ammoulianilines.gr\/?p=4527"},"modified":"2026-06-22T17:29:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T14:29:26","slug":"best-beaches-ammouliani","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ammoulianilines.gr\/en\/best-beaches-ammouliani\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Beaches in Ammouliani"},"content":{"rendered":"

The beaches of Ammouliani are the sandy, shallow-water beaches that ring Ammouliani, the only inhabited island of Halkidiki. Ammouliani sits a short ferry ride from Tripiti, the mainland port on the Athos peninsula near Ouranoupoli, and its coast holds four main beaches plus several smaller coves. This guide ranks them by what each one does best, and it comes from the people who run <\/span>the ferry from Tripiti<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Four beaches carry most visitors: Alikes, Karagatsia, Megali Ammos, and Agios Georgios. Three smaller beaches round out the island: Kalopigado, Banana (or Tsaska), and Faka. Every beach on the island is sandy, and the water stays clear and shallow close to shore.<\/span><\/p>\n

Which beaches does Ammouliani have?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Ammouliani has four main beaches and three secondary ones, all within a few kilometers of the port. The four headline beaches are Alikes, Karagatsia, Megali Ammos, and Agios Georgios. The three smaller beaches are Kalopigado, Banana (Tsaska), and Faka. The island is small, roughly 4.5 square kilometers, so no beach sits far from the village.<\/span><\/p>\n

The table below compares every beach at a glance, measured from the Ammouliani ferry port.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Beach<\/b><\/th>\nDistance from port<\/b><\/th>\nSand & water<\/b><\/th>\nOrganized?<\/b><\/th>\nFacilities<\/b><\/th>\nBest for<\/b><\/th>\nAccess<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Alikes<\/span><\/td>\n~2.4 km<\/span><\/td>\nFine sand, shallow<\/span><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nBeach bars, taverna, sunbeds<\/span><\/td>\nFamilies, full day<\/span><\/td>\nPaved road<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Karagatsia<\/span><\/td>\n~3 km<\/span><\/td>\nSand, deeper, wind-sheltered<\/span><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nSunbeds, beach bar<\/span><\/td>\nWindy days, swimming<\/span><\/td>\nPaved road<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Megali Ammos<\/span><\/td>\n~3 km<\/span><\/td>\nGolden sand, shallow<\/span><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nTaverna, 2 beach bars<\/span><\/td>\nViews, golden sand<\/span><\/td>\nPaved + dirt track<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Agios Georgios<\/span><\/td>\n~3 km<\/span><\/td>\nSand, clear<\/span><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nSunbeds<\/span><\/td>\nSnorkeling, quieter<\/span><\/td>\nPaved + dirt path<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kalopigado<\/span><\/td>\nBetween Alikes\/Karagatsia<\/span><\/td>\nDark sand, clay, shallow<\/span><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nLimited<\/span><\/td>\nToddlers, calm<\/span><\/td>\nShort walk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Banana (Tsaska)<\/span><\/td>\nNorth coast<\/span><\/td>\nCoarse sand, fine pebbles<\/span><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nBeach bar<\/span><\/td>\nQuiet swimming<\/span><\/td>\nRoad<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Faka<\/span><\/td>\nNortheast<\/span><\/td>\nSand, remote<\/span><\/td>\nNo<\/span><\/td>\nNone<\/span><\/td>\nSolitude, fishing<\/span><\/td>\nRough road<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The best beaches in Ammouliani, one by one<\/span><\/h2>\n

The best beaches in Ammouliani each suit a different kind of day. The four main beaches below appear first, ranked by the number of visitors they draw, followed by three smaller beaches.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alikes<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Alykes<\/p>\n

Alikes is the largest and most organized beach on Ammouliani. The beach runs along the island’s central coast, with fine sand and water that stays shallow well past the shoreline. Sunbeds, beach bars, and a taverna line the back of the sand, and a campsite sits nearby.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alikes faces Sithonia across the water, so the sunset view runs long. The beach suits families and anyone who wants a full day with food, shade, and a swim within easy reach of the village.<\/span><\/p>\n

Karagatsia<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Karagatsia<\/p>\n

Karagatsia beach faces northwest and stays sheltered from the wind. The bay sits inside green hills, named after the elm and willow trees behind it, and it rarely gets waves. Water here runs a little deeper than at Alikes, which suits stronger swimmers.<\/span><\/p>\n

The beach is organized, with sunbeds and a beach bar. Karagatsia is the beach to pick on a windy day, when the open coasts get choppy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Megali Ammos<\/span><\/h3>\n

Megali Ammos is the southernmost beach on Ammouliani. Golden sand meets shallow, turquoise water, and the view stretches across to the Drenia Islands and the Byzantine tower at Ouranoupoli. The bay curves in an amphitheater shape.<\/span><\/p>\n

A paved road and a final dirt track reach the beach, so it stays quieter than the central coast. A taverna and two beach bars sit on the sand, so you can spend the whole day here without packing supplies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Agios Georgios<\/span><\/h3>\n

Agios Georgios is a quieter beach on Ammouliani’s southeast coast. Clear water and a sandy seabed make it good for snorkeling, and the calmer crowd suits anyone after a slow day. The beach looks out toward Ouranoupoli.<\/span><\/p>\n

A paved road and a short dirt path lead down to the sand, and the beach has sunbeds for a relaxed stay. Pack water and a snack if you plan to settle in past midday.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kalopigado, Banana, and Faka<\/span><\/h3>\n

Three smaller beaches round out the island. Kalopigado sits between Alikes and Karagatsia, with fine dark sand, natural clay, and shallow water that suits toddlers. Banana, the beach locals call Tsaska, has coarse yellow sand, fine pebbles, and a beach bar. Faka, on the northeast coast, is the island’s one undeveloped beach: no facilities, no crowds, and a rough road that makes it hard to reach by car, which rewards anyone with solitude or fishing.<\/span><\/p>\n

How do you get to each beach from the ferry port?<\/span><\/h2>\n

You reach every Ammouliani beach from the island port, where the ferry from Tripiti arrives after a crossing of about 15 to 20 minutes. The island is small, so distances stay short, but road surfaces vary.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alikes and Karagatsia sit on paved roads, roughly 2.4-3 kilometers from the port. Megali Ammos and Agios Georgios add a final dirt stretch, so a car or scooter makes those two easier. Faka, on the northeast coast, has a rough road that is hard to drive on, so allow extra time and arrive early during peak season.<\/span><\/p>\n

Time your day around the boats: <\/span>check the Ammouliani ferry schedule<\/span><\/a> before you set out, and plan the return crossing before the last ferry leaves.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Which Ammouliani beach is right for you?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The right Ammouliani beach depends on the day you want. Use this quick guide:<\/span><\/p>\n