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Ammoudia
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Ammoudia for beach, river and nearby historic sites; add another night if you want kayaking or a day‑trip to Parga.
Ammoudia is a tiny coastal village in Epirus with a sandy beach, Acheron River activities and several historic sites within 20‑70 km. It is best suited for a short stay, especially if you base in nearby Preveza or Ioannina.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–June, September–October
- avoid July–August (heat, crowds on beaches)
- Airports
- PVK · CFU
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 10Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Greece ↗Greece is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Greece ↗Taking stones, pottery or other objects from archaeological sites is illegal; so is exporting antiquities without a permit.
- Greece ↗Do not photograph military sites or border zones; signs mark them.
- Greece ↗Acropolis tickets are sold for one-hour entry slots on the official Hellenic Heritage site (hhticket.gr); in peak season slots sell out days ahead, and you cannot enter outside your hour.
- Greece ↗Businesses must give a receipt (apodeixi) for every sale; ask for one, and do not accept a handwritten note in place of it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Ammoudia100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ammoudia, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Greece-wide
- SIM or eSIMCosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.Greece-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland.Greece-wide
- TippingTaverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.Greece-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Greece-wide
- SafetyAmmoudia is considered safe for tourists; standard precautions apply on roads and during water sports.
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- RestroomsUse cafés (buy something), museums and sites.Greece-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 166 ambulance · 199 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysArchaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 08:00–15:00 or 17:00) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Archaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 8:00 AM–3:00 PM or 5:00 PM) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Greece-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPVK Preveza (Actio) Airport (≈50 km (31 mi), 45‑min drive).PVK Preveza (Actio) Airport (≈31 mi (50 km), 45‑min drive).
- Getting aroundRent a car or scooter (daily hire ~€30).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at seaside café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus ticket (Preveza‑Ammoudia)€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedCapsule or hostel bed, a night, per person€20 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedDouble room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €45 (≈ US$55) · High €70 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PVK Preveza (Actio) Airport (≈50 km (31 mi), 45‑min drive) · CFU Corfu International Airport (≈55 km (34 mi) plus ferry to Igoumenitsa)PVK Preveza (Actio) Airport (≈31 mi (50 km), 45‑min drive) · CFU Corfu International Airport (≈34 mi (55 km) plus ferry to Igoumenitsa)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ammoudia: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Rent a car or scooter (daily hire ~€30). Bicycles are common on rural roads. Daily bus service links to Preveza (≈15 km) and Igoumenitsa (≈55 km).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Parga
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Bus or car, about 18 km (11 mi), 25‑min driveBus or car, about 11 mi (18 km), 25‑min drive
Coastal town with castle and beaches.
Nekromanteio (ancient oracle site)
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Car, 4 km (2.5 mi) north, 10‑min driveCar, 2.5 mi (4 km) north, 10‑min drive
Archaeological ruins from Mycenaean period.
Ali Pasha’s Castle (Anthousa)
cautionDoor to door: ≈45 min
Car, 25 km (16 mi), 35‑min driveCar, 16 mi (25 km), 35‑min drive
Check opening hours; remote location.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Village hotels & guesthouses
Close to beach and river; suitable for 1‑night stays
Preveza town
≈45 km (28 mi), more hotel options and transport links≈28 mi (45 km), more hotel options and transport links
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–110 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
- High
- €110 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €45 | €90 |
| Car hire (full day, compact)2 × €30 · check | €60 |
| River kayak tour (half‑day)2 × €25 · check | €50 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €31 |
| Trip total≈ €171 per person per day, bed included | €341≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car hire excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at seaside café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Fresh fish plate | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Bicycle hire (hour) | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Local bus ticket (Preveza‑Ammoudia) | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads are narrow; drive cautiously, especially in summer heat.
- River rafting tours run only in high‑water season; check availability.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 166
- Fire
- 199
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Emergency
- Police100
- Fire199
- Ambulance166
- Tourist police1571
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Preveza → Ammoudia, car hire (full day): ≈€30, 45‑min drive (check)
- Bus Preveza → Ammoudia: ≈€2–3, 1 h (check)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ammoudia. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–June, September–October · avoid July–August (heat, crowds on beaches) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Car‑hire contract from Preveza (PVK) to Ammoudia.
- Bicycle‑rental stations in village centre.
- River‑tour operator contacts for kayaking/rafting.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Ammoudia
- secondaryWikivoyage: Ammoudia, revision 5306280 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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