Balos Beach on Samos: The Quiet Cove Under Mount Kerkis

August 15, 2026July 18, 2026 by Yannis Divramis

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Balos beach lies at the quiet southwest end of Samos, tucked under the steep slopes of Mount Kerkis beyond the resort of Votsalakia. A pebble-and-sand cove with clear, cool water, it sits near the end of the coast road at Marathokampos bay, far from the busier north and east of the island. Drivers reach it … Read more

Samos Itinerary: How to Spend 3 to 7 Days on the Island

August 15, 2026July 17, 2026 by Yannis Divramis

Samos ranks among the greenest islands in the eastern Aegean, close enough to Turkey to see the mainland across the strait. The island spreads sights across a wide area, from ancient Pythagorio in the southeast to the wild coast near Karlovasi in the northwest. A day-by-day itinerary keeps this range manageable and cuts backtracking between … Read more