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Beaches in Samothraki usually better when the meltemi blows
When the meltemi blows, more comfortable beaches in Samothraki are often bays oriented away from it. These 3 beaches sit away from it based on the geospatial exposure model — still check live conditions before you go.
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Paralia Makrylies
Pebbles - Easy road access
Easy car access, ~8 km from the port; seasonally organized (sunbeds, a bar, a fish taverna nearby).
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Pachia Ammos
Sandy - Easy road access
The island’s main sandy beach — The most popular beach, with two tavernas/bars and sunbeds. Boat trips leave here for road-inaccessible Vatos and the "Kremasto Nero" sea-cliff…
- Vatos Sand & pebbles - Difficult access (path)
Which beaches in Samothraki 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.