Avlakia on Samos: The North-Coast Village Below the Wine Slopes

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Avlakia is a small seaside village on the north coast of Samos, set between Kokkari to the west and Agios Konstantinos to the east. The settlement gathers around a little fishing harbour, a narrow pebble beach and a row of seafront fish tavernas. Homes climb the lower slope of Mount Ampelos behind a single coast … Read more

Agios Konstantinos on Samos: The Flowered North-Coast Village

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Agios Konstantinos is a small seaside village on the green north coast of Samos, set about midway between Kokkari and Karlovasi. The settlement is best known for its flowers, its plane-shaded seafront and a pebble shore that drops quickly into clear water. Homes climb the lower slope of Mount Ampelos behind a single coast road, … Read more

Tsabou Beach on Samos: The Quiet North-Coast Pebble Cove

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Tsabou is a small pebble cove on the north coast of Samos, tucked below the coast road about 9 km west of Vathy. It sits between the fishing village of Kokkari to the east and the better-known beaches of Lemonakia and Tsamadou to the west. Clear, deep water and pale grey pebbles define the beach, … Read more

Tsamadou Beach on Samos: The Pine-Backed Cove Near Kokkari

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Tsamadou is a pebble cove on the north coast of Samos, set just west of the fishing village of Kokkari. Pine trees run down the slope to the shore, framing clear, deep water and pale grey stones. The cove draws swimmers and snorkellers to its transparent sea, while sunbeds and a small canteen serve part … Read more

Kokkari on Samos: The North-Coast Fishing and Windsurf Village

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Kokkari is a former fishing village on the north coast of Samos, about 10 km west of the capital Vathy. Whitewashed houses climb the slope above a small harbour where fishing boats still tie up beside tavernas. A rocky headland closes the bay, crowned by a small chapel that marks the village skyline. Kokkari now … Read more