This beach (Red Sand) aka Kokkini Ammos is a secluded beach which can be reached only by foot – with the reddish sand that bestows on it its name, and turquoise waters.
The rocky cliffs that rise up to the north have here and there fabulous forms cut into them – like the sphinx and various other esoteric symbols. They are modern, the work of a Belgian.
It is open to the strong south winds, and not very organized – just a few umbrellas and sunbeds, as well as a small café-canteen, built roughly out of stone. It is sensible, if you visit, to take all you need with you as the canteen is not always open, and there are no tavernas or shops nearby.
In the 1960s and 70s, Kokkini Ammos was a haunt of hippies. Today it is one of the favoured destinations of nudists: it is no coincidence that it has been voted as one of the best beaches in the world by the international media for such a life-style!
Kokkini Ammos and surrounding area has been included in the EC ecological network of Natura 2000: a protected refuge of the Mediterranean Monk seal, the loggerhead turtles (Kareta kareta) and other animals.
