Ammoudara beach
Ammudara Beach is located 2 km west of Heraklion town and has a length of more than 5 km.
Ammudara (long beach) as says its name is a huge sandy beach with clear waters. Ammudara is abeautiful beach so long and with such growth that in three different points for 2013 has been awarded a blue flag. The beach is organized with umbrellas, shower chairs, water sports, lifeguards at various points. Ammoudara has too much tourism with many large hotels and shops of all kinds and many nightlife options. Ammudara beach is one of the beaches close to town that locals (residents of Heraklion) prefer for a dip and entertainment close to town.