Skiathos · Beach guide

Megali Ammos beach

Megali Ammos is the closest real beach to Skiathos Town, twenty minutes on foot or a short bus ride to stop 6. That makes it the default for anyone without a car. The water is shallow and gently shelving, and there is a Seatrac ramp. Seven places to eat, which is unusually well served.

7Venues on this beach

8.2Mean score /10

MixedCash needed

The beach itself

Megali Ammos at a glance

Getting there	Bus then a walk — bus stop 6
Coast	south-facing
On a windy day	Sheltered. The meltemi is northerly, so this side stays calm
Surface	Sand
Facilities	Organised — sunbeds and umbrellas
Water	Shallow and gently shelving — good for children
Sea-access ramp	Yes — Seatrac, giving independent wheelchair access into the sea
Typically	Busy in season · watersports available

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Every venue on Megali Ammos, ranked

Ranked by our overall score. Each links to a full review with ratings, what to order and what to watch out for.

1 · €€€ · Steak · International

Phoenix Sky Line Restaurant Bar 8.8/10

Elevated above Megali Ammos with a big view and a reputation for the best steak in this part of the island. A 4.8 average, if on a modest review base.

Watch out: Smaller review base than the island's established names

2 · €€€ · Modern Greek · Beach

Achinos Seaside Bar Restaurant 8.8/10

4.8 on Tripadvisor, 4.9 on Restaurant Guru, ranked #8 on the island — the highest-rated venue this research sweep found anywhere. Directly on the waves at Megali Ammos.

Watch out: Small portions for the price

3 · €€ · Beach · Taverna

Lenio's Taverna & Beach Bar 8.6/10

A family beachfront taverna on Megali Ammos with its own sunbeds, so people arrive in the morning and stay all day.

Watch out: Busy in peak season

4 · €€ · Taverna · Grill

Taverna Thessaloniki 8.4/10

A relaxed, authentic taverna a short walk from town at Megali Ammos, with superb grilled meat and no pretensions whatsoever.

Watch out: No sea view from most tables

5 · €€€ · Modern Greek · Fine dining

Exantas Bar-Restaurant 8.2/10

Described by the Greek Gastronomy Guide as arguably the most interesting restaurant on Skiathos. Tuna tartare and octopus carpaccio, on the beachfront at Megali Ammos.

Watch out: Above-average prices, smaller portions

6 · €€ · Beach bar · Beach

Anemoni Beach Bar 8.0/10

The beach and snack bar of the Anemoni Beach Hotel, open to non-residents and called by several reviewers the best daytime bar on Megali Ammos.

Watch out: Ranks low as a 'restaurant' — judge it as a beach bar

7 · €€ · Taverna · Greek

Taverna Twilight 6.6/10

A Megali Ammos taverna with a pleasant setting and genuinely divided reviews about the cooking.

Watch out: Food quality divides reviewers

Frequently asked questions

Is there anywhere to eat at Megali Ammos beach?

Yes — 7 venues. The best rated on our scoring is Phoenix Sky Line Restaurant Bar: Elevated above Megali Ammos with a big view and a reputation for the best steak in this part of the island. A 4.8 average, if on a modest review base.

Do you need cash at Megali Ammos beach?

Cards are generally accepted here, but remoter Skiathos beaches are often cash only and terminals fail where there is no signal. Carrying euros is sensible anywhere on the island.

How do you get to Megali Ammos beach?

Megali Ammos is served by the island road network and, on the south and west coasts, by the local bus. Venue pages record the nearest bus stop where one is known.