H2O WATER SPORTS CERTIFIED QUALITY
We are happy to announce that we have “Water Sports Certified Quality” by TÜV AUSTRIA HELLAS!
Ammoudara is a seven kilometer long sandy beach that stretches from the west end of Heraklion to Linoperamata near the village of Gazi. It is easily accessed by local bus services from the city. The sand is fine and blond and extends several meters to the land and the sea is clear and safe.
The predominant winds during the summertime are N, N-W usually "meltemi" that get more fresh at the western end of the beach, where a windsurf school and water sports center is located. Along the shore there are hotels, some of them very large complexes, taverns, restaurants, bars, cafes that offer umbrellas and sun-beds on the beach. There are also lifeguards in some spots.
The area in general is touristic and offers a full range of facilities, among them the modern multiplex "Technopolis" with cinema and an open-air theater.
Heraklion is the capital of Crete and one of the Mediterranean region's most fascinating and vibrant cities. It is full of places to discover. The city is also the commercial and technological centre of the island. It has a strategic geopolitical position in the south-eastern Mediterranean Sea connecting three continents and many different cultures.
It offers a wealth of museums, a summer-long arts festival, historical sightseeing, amazing nightlife and events throughout the year. Whatever the purpose of your visit, your stay in Heraklion will be one to remember.
You can enjoy walking in one of the most historically and socially fascinating cities facing the Mediterranean, on streets free from traffic noise and rush.
We are happy to announce that we have “Water Sports Certified Quality” by TÜV AUSTRIA HELLAS!