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Sunset beaches in Samos
Want to watch the sun go down over the sea in Samos? These 14 west-facing beaches look out toward the sunset. Time your visit for late afternoon — and check wind and waves in CalmBeach before you go.
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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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Plaka (Samos)
Moderate access
A wild pebble beach for sunsets — A pebble beach (not sand) with cold, open-sea water that often has waves — the opposite profile to the sheltered south-coast beaches. In the…
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Livadaki
Sandy - Passable dirt road
Livadaki: a small sandy cove on Samos's north coast — Livadaki is a small sandy cove on the north coast of Samos, a few kilometres from the island capital, Vathy. Tucked into a narrow bay of fine sand…
- Agios Ioannis Eleimonas Pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Mikro Sitani Rocky - Easy path
- Plaka (dytikos ormos) Sand & pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Klima Pebbles - Passable dirt road
- Varsamo Pebbles - Difficult dirt road
- Balos Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
- Megalo Sitani Sand & pebbles - Difficult access (path)
- 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 face the sunset?
The beaches listed here face west or southwest, so the sun sets over the water in front of you. Arrive before sunset to find a spot and enjoy the light.
Anything to know for an evening visit?
Wind can pick up or drop in the evening, and remote beaches have no lights. Check live wind and waves in the app and bring a torch for the walk back.