Location: Marathokampos
Top Things to do in Marathokampos
The 10 Best Things to Do in Marathokampos, Greece
Marathokampos (Greek: Μαραθόκαμπος) is a former municipality on the island of Samos, North Aegean, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Samos, of which it is a municipal unit. The population is 2,609 (2011 census) and the land area is 87.250 km². It shares the island of Samos with the municipal units of Vathy, Pythagoreio, and Karlovasi. It is the smallest of the four in both land area and population.
Restaurants in Marathokampos
1. Psili Ammos Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By Cuci_12 - Ankara, Turkey
This beach is very convenient for you if you have small kids. The sea is clean, shallow and sandy. Also at the back there are big trees which makes the view perfect.
2. Cave of Pythagoras
Overall Ratings
4 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By Daniel K - Dow
If you like getting off the beaten path and finding those special places than this is the place for you. Our guide on Samos took us on what seemed like a goose chase as we drove down one small winding road after another—dirt and rocky roads with a bit of paving here and there—before arriving at a tiny cafe out in the middle of nowhere. We parked the cars and then hiked up to the cave. There was one spot where it was very steep and to continue going up you needed to use a road that was attached to a tree up the trail. Not a difficult hike but the steep part does require you to be very careful. The cave is not large but offers great views down the valley. The walls are blackened in many places and it feels nice and cool on a hot day. Well worth the hike up and down. Well worth the crazy drive to get there.
3. Samos Outdoors
Overall Ratings
5 based on 79 reviews
We organaze outdoor activities in Samos island customize Island tours, jeep safari, wine tours, Hiking, Cycling, Climbing, Adventure and Eco tours
Reviewed By Poolaap - Tilburg
We did a cool MTB trip with Giorgos. Starting at Karlovasi we rode past Potami and into the Mountains and forest.
We had plenty of stops at villages, churches, even at the farm of his father to eat some bread with homemade honey. Giorgos is a great guide, who has a lot of knowledge of the area. And on top of that he is fun guy to hang around with.
The mtb's were excellent and well prepared to do the steep climbing in the Mountains
I would really recommend this if you like mountainbiking. I'll definitely do this again next year.
4. Balos Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
A beautiful beach located on the south side of the island, it has a large cave on the beach and excellent snorkeling. Drive to the end of the road and you will see the cave. A few good places to eat and relax are also nearby. Quiet, shade and wonderful rock formations.
Reviewed By nmueller2 - Linz, Austria
This place is ideal for relaxation at a clean pebble+sand beach with clear waters. The landscape is beautiful with spectacular rocks and the view of Mt. Kerkis in the west. Tamarisk trees provide shade at the beach. Olive orchards, pine trees and numerous herbs and flowers can be seen in the back country. Excellent local food is served in five tavernas close to the sea.
Good snorkelling experience can be found at the rocky ends of the beach.
5. Potami Waterfalls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 360 reviews
Reviewed By sunbird25 - sussex england
I can only say be well prepared- and consider whether or not you really want to visit the falls.
To reach them there is a pleasant enough Woodland walk featuring Rustic( extremely basic-barely skeletal) Bridges. This takes you past abandoned church which is worth a look.
Once you reach the pool you must walk through a narrow gap in the rocks to reach the base of the waterfall and to do this you need to wear proper swim shoes, also be prepared to leave your belongings behind, and be aware the water is icy!!
From the bottom pool you can apparently climb up the 7 levels of the waterfall to the top using some dodgy knotted ropes and clinging on for dear life! Why you would do this is beyond me, it is dangerous and fool hardy, and how no one has been seriously injured so far is amazing!!
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Next to the pool is a potentially lethal set of rustic (i.e rickety unsafe unmade) wooden steps leading up to the waterfall and a taverna- BUT be warned- its not for the faint hearted! in places there are no steps at all- or the gaps between are very high, the handrails are simply cobbled together bits of old fragile tree branches and the whole thing is in danger of imminent collapse. I cannot stress how fragile and rickety the whole construction is.
Someone wrote on here that they took their small child up these steps- madness!
IT is not advisable that you try this ascent in anything less than trainers or walking sandals/shoes, if you are scared of heights are physically unfit or infirm or have young children.
If you reach the top it is a further 30 minute plus walk down narrow treacherous and slippery paths too find the head of the waterfall.
There is a Taverna at the top of the rickety steps and the views, I will admit, are lovely
. You must retrace your steps down the stairs OR try to find a route from the taverna back to the road - it takes about 40 mins to an hour I believe.
One for the adrenalin junkies I think
6. Mount Kerkis
Overall Ratings
5 based on 15 reviews
7. Potami Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 199 reviews
An amazing pebble beach with a river running into the sea. Walk through the woodland path to swim in the waterfall. Then have lunch at Hippys a restaurant on the beach under the trees, great food, inexpensive in a beautiful atmosphere.
Reviewed By Lucyasqt
Visited Potami beach on Samos and went to Hippies taverna. Good service. Incredibly busy and mainly full of Convivial Greek families. When we sat down we were informed that the table was reserved but they immediately found us a place. Delicious local white wine and great food. Perfect for a relaxed informal lunch. The restaurant is situated at the back of the beach and is pretty, shaded and cool.
Potami beach is in North Samos and the nearest beach to Karlovassi town. Sun loungers for hire with umbrellas as well as various double beds on the beach near the main bar where there were also chairs and sofas to sit on. Very chilled vibe. This is not a tourist beach. Whilst there were a few tourists the majority were Greeks. Beautiful beach with a nice breeze. Reminiscent of a Devon beach. Plenty of room. Not all the beach had loungers and possible to get away from the sun loungers and find some shade under trees or bring your own shade/chair
8. M/Y Cleopatra
Overall Ratings
5 based on 14 reviews
Enjoy a daily cruise with M/Y Cleopatra from Ormos/Votsalakia, Marathokampos, Samos island!! An unfforgetable day with captain Vaggelis taking you to unique Beaches reached only by boat!! Have this special experience!!!
Reviewed By grisbas
This is a family who offers boattrip to nice sightseeing places. Beautiful nature and white sand bounty Islands. I can definitely recommend this trip. The family is very servicemindet and heart warm :)Thank you very much, for recommending this boat trip!!!
9. Mikro Seitani
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By LN1946 - Oksboel, Denmark
Mikro Seitani is a lttle idyllic beach on the northcoast west of Karlovasi.
The accessibility isn't easy.
But if you get there, you will find a beautiful beach.
Obs: The beach is open to the sea, and when the wind comes from north, there will be days with big waves.
10. Votsalakia Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By straybee - Athens, Greece
The beach is so huge that while walking around the scenery changes in a way that suits every taste. You can find beach bars with loud music, or quiet places with tree shadow.
