Blue Flag4.6out of 5 on Google
4.5/ 5 Google
In Oia, on Santorini, Ammoudi is a small cove. The shore is volcanic sand and rock. You can drive to it. Pack a mask: it is a good place to snorkel.
Google reviewers give it 4.5 out of 5 across 534 reviews, a solid sample.
Nearby: Castle of Oia (about 3 min on foot) and Basalt Restaurant | Ammoudi Bay Santorini (about 3 min on foot). In Greek script: Αμμούδι. See all beaches on Santorini: Santorini.
Where to stay nearby
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Tours, boat trips & tickets
Boat trips, guided tours of the ancient sites and tickets bookable ahead — free cancellation on most.
- Caldera sunset catamaranUnder the caldera cliffs to the volcanic islets and swim stops, with the sunset seen from the water rather than from a packed wall in Oia.See boat trips →
- Volcano & hot springsWalk the crater on Nea Kameni, then swim to the warm, rust-coloured springs off Palea Kameni. Wear shoes you do not mind ruining.See guided tours →
- Santorini wine tourAssyrtiko from vines trained low into baskets against the wind. Two or three wineries with a driver — which is the whole point.See wine tastings →
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Frequently asked
Where is Ammoudi?
The address is Ammoúdi, Ia 847 02, in Oia, Santorini, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
How do you get to Ammoudi?
It is reached by a paved road, so you can drive or take a taxi right to it.
Is Ammoudi sandy or pebbly?
The beach is volcanic sand and rock.
Is Ammoudi good for snorkelling?
Yes — it is one of the beaches we flag for snorkelling. The water is clearest on still days.
Is Ammoudi worth it?
It holds 4.5 out of 5 from 534 Google reviews. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.
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