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Pappa Beach, Samos
See practical info for Pappa in Samos, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
Pappa: a pebbled cove below the Heraion
Pappa is a small pebbled cove on southern Samos, just below the village of Ireon and its ancient sanctuary. It stretches for around a hundred metres of pebbles and coarse sand, beneath rocky slopes and pines.
The name is said to derive from the Greek word for priest, and the beach is also known as Aspros Kavos. It sits very close to the Heraion, the ancient sanctuary of Hera which, together with the Eupalinos Tunnel, forms a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Access is by a made-up road and a short walk down to the cove, with parking nearby. It is not a fully organised beach, but you will find cafés and tavernas close by.
- Region
- Samos, Greece
- Beach type
- Sand & pebbles
- Access
- Easy road access
- Coordinates
- 37.65461, 26.88175
- Parking
- Food nearby
About this beach
Pappa has partial shelter in the meltemi — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. That comes from the measured shape of the coastline around it and our curated wind records — a seasonal picture, not a live forecast, so check live wind and waves before you go.
The shoreline at Pappa faces east, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds.
Pappa has sand and pebbles underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water.
For amenities, Pappa has natural shade, parking nearby and food nearby.
Good to know
Does Pappa beach get windy?
Pappa has partial shelter in the meltemi — calm some days, choppy on stronger ones. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the meltemi; check live wind and waves before you go.
How do you get to Pappa beach?
Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.
What is Pappa beach like?
A sand & pebbles beach with shallow water.
What facilities does Pappa beach have?
It has parking nearby and food nearby.
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