A small cove on the west coast north of Polis Bay, at the end of a rough track below Stavros. Fine shingle, clear water and a view straight across to Kefalonia. There are no facilities. It is the sort of beach you end up at by accident on Ithaca and then return to for the rest of the week.
Where to stay nearby
Live prices and availability on a map centred on this exact spot — hotels, studios and villas — so you can judge the distance to the beach, the port or the village from here rather than guess from an address.
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Tours, boat trips & tickets
Boat trips, guided tours of the ancient sites and tickets bookable ahead — free cancellation on most.
- Gidaki by boatThe island's famous pebble beach, reached by boat from Vathy or a stiff forty-minute walk over the headland.See boat trips →
- The Homeric sitesThe Cave of the Nymphs, the School of Homer above Stavros and the Arethusa Spring — none of them ticketed, which is part of the pleasure.See guided tours →
- Paired with KefaloniaThere is no airport: most people arrive from Sami on Kefalonia, which makes the two islands an easy pair rather than a choice.See day trips →
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Frequently asked
Where is Ammoudi?
Ammoudi is in Stavros, Ithaca, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
How do you get to Ammoudi?
It is reached by a dirt road — fine for a careful driver in a normal car in dry weather, but check your rental terms, which often exclude unpaved roads.
Is Ammoudi sandy or pebbly?
The beach is pebbles. Water shoes make getting in far more comfortable.
Is Ammoudi good for snorkelling?
Yes — it is one of the beaches we flag for snorkelling. The water is clearest on still days.
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