Mykali Beach on Samos: The Long East-Coast Strand

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Mykali beach lies on the southeast coast of Samos, a long strand of pale sand and fine shingle running south of the village of Psili Ammos. The open shore faces the Turkish mainland across the narrow Mycale strait, and it sits about fifteen minutes by car from Pythagorio and the island airport. Calm mornings, gentle … Read more

Kerveli Beach on Samos: The Sheltered East-Coast Cove

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Kerveli is a sheltered pebble-and-sand cove on the east coast of Samos, set southeast of Vathy inside a green bay ringed by pines and olive groves. Calm, clear and deep water, a wooded setting and a quiet, lightly built shore make it a relaxed alternative to the busier beaches of the north coast. A winding … Read more

Psili Ammos on Samos: The Sandy Beach Facing Turkey

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Psili Ammos, meaning ‘fine sand’, is the best-known sandy beach on the east coast of Samos, southeast of the capital Vathy. It faces the Turkish mainland across the narrow Mycale strait, where the coast opposite lies about 1.2 kilometres away. Soft sand, shallow shelving water and a small wetland behind set it apart on the … Read more