Lemonakia Beach on Samos: The Curved Cove Near Kokkari

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Lemonakia beach is a curved pebble cove on the north coast of Samos, set between the fishing village of Kokkari and the larger cove of Tsamadou. Clear turquoise water, pale grey-white pebbles and a sheltered horseshoe shape rank it among the island’s best-known organised beaches. The cove lies about 10 km west of the capital … 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

Samos Beaches: Tsamadou, Potami and the Kerkis Coast

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Samos wraps a long, indented coastline that splits into four distinct beach regions. The north near Kokkari holds pine-backed pebble coves. The northwest near Karlovasi hides a river-gorge beach and two wild, protected strands. The east faces Turkey across a narrow strait, and the southwest sits under Mount Kerkis. This guide maps those beaches by … Read more