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Beaches in Samos usually better when the meltemi blows
When the meltemi blows, more comfortable beaches in Samos are often bays oriented away from it. These 21 beaches sit away from it based on the geospatial exposure model — still check live conditions before you go.
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Psili Ammos Marathokampou
Sandy - Easy road access
Fine sand and shallows for children — Organized (umbrellas/sunbeds), backed by pine trees. Easy paved access, right on the Marathokampos–Kallithea road. (Not to be confused with the other…
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Gangou
Pebbles - Easy road access
Under 2 km from the capital (Vathy), with very easy access even on foot — a local favourite. Organized, repeatedly awarded a Blue Flag.
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Kaladakia
Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
A quiet cove with a sea cave — A small, quiet fine-pebble beach with a rapidly deepening seabed — good for snorkelling (not shallow, less ideal for toddlers). At its left end is a…
- Kyriakou Sand & pebbles - Difficult dirt road
- Aspres (dytiki akti) Sand & pebbles - Moderate access
- Agios Ioannis Eleimonas Pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Paralia Kampos Marathokampou Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
- Pythagorio Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
- Aspres (anatoliki akti) Sandy - Easy road access
- Plaka (dytikos ormos) Sand & pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Trypiti Sandy - Moderate access
- Klima Pebbles - Passable dirt road
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Psili Ammos anatolikis Samou
Sandy - Easy road access
Psili Ammos: fine sand facing Asia Minor — Psili Ammos on eastern Samos is a sandy beach in the southeast of the island, east of Pythagoreio. Its name describes it exactly: fine, soft sand and…
- Kakorema Sand & pebbles - Boat access only
- Koukounara Pebbles - Easy road access
- Balos Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
- Chantaki Sand & pebbles - Moderate access
- Paralia Vergis Sand & pebbles - Moderate access
- Plaka (anatolikos ormos) Sand & pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Roditses Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
- Arapis Pebbles - Moderate access
Which beaches in Samos may be better when the meltemi blows?
The bays listed here are shielded from the meltemi in the exposure model, so they may be more comfortable when it blows. Local conditions still vary, so confirm wind and waves before you go.
Does this guarantee low waves?
No. Shelter shows which coasts are shielded from a wind direction, not guaranteed calm or low waves. On strong-wind days follow local flags and check live wind and waves in the app.