Location: Samos
Top Things to do in Samos
The 10 Best Things to Do in Samos, Greece
Samos (/ˈseɪmɒs, ˈsæmoʊs/; Greek: Σάμος) is a Greek island in the eastern Aegean Sea, south of Chios, north of Patmos and the Dodecanese, and off the coast of Asia Minor, from which it is separated by the 1.6-kilometre (1.0 mi)-wide Mycale Strait. It is also a separate regional unit of the North Aegean region, and the only municipality of the regional unit.
Restaurants in Samos
1. Tsamadu Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 223 reviews
Reviewed By Cemgunes2009 - Izmir Province, Turkey
We went 2 times..I think it was the best beach in samos...Navagos restaurant was very good. Foods were very fresh and delicious..You will get free sun beds in here. Also prices were same as others..If you go samos at the summer time you must visit here..
2. Samos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 487 reviews
Reviewed By Belgo96 - Australia
If you are looking for brights lights, Water Parks, Mykonos-type nightlife, don't come to Samos. It isn't known for those things. It is far too uncommercialised for that because it not over-touristed like many of the other Islands are (I'm sorry but any island with a Water Park is over-touristed in my view). Samos is also so much more than Samos Town, which is all you'll see if you come for a day trip here. Kokkari is a nice place but I really preferred Pythagorion as a very pleasant and attractive place to stay. The island is important in terms of classical history and has two very fine (but small) archeology museums (in Pythagorio and Samos Town). There is also some Ancient and Roman ruins that you can view on the island as well as the Tunnel of Equalinos (built as an aquaduct in the 6th century BC and now able to be visited). You can do a day cruise to Ephesus in Turkey very easily (in summer) if you stay on the island. The people are friendly and it isn't over-crowded. The only drawback is the water temperature on the Beaches is a bit cold.
3. Livadaki Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 266 reviews
Livadaki is at the northwest coast of Samos and 13 km away from the island's capital, Vathy. The beach is sandy with shallow turquoise waters that naturally promote the games and thus make it safe destination for families with children. Despite its small size has a very good organization with free umbrellas and sunbeds, which even can transfer and in the sea and lie there. With nice music and relaxing atmosphere under umbrellas Livadaki will be refreshed with delicious cocktails, drinks and cold beer and enjoy delicious snacks and fresh salads!
4. Monastery of Panagia Spiliani
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 408 reviews
Reviewed By Charles S - Gorleston-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Our coach tour took us here. What a treasure isolated in the hills away from everywhere.
We filled our water bottles from their spring in the courtyard before entering the church. What a sight! What lighting! And what a piece of carving at the rear wall. It took two men to carve it all, and then they went on to make four more of these, apparently - said our very informative guide.
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. 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
7. Lemonakia Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 316 reviews
Reviewed By butterflyvalley10 - Istanbul Province, Turkey
Crystal clear beach n there is nothing disturbing. Many tiny Beaches around, we've been to one where sunbeds are free n no beach service. There was kind of a parlor, that u can go buy something or have lunch. Swimming there was one of the best things we did in Samos
8. 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.
9. Kokkari Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By jivebanana - UK
Kokkari was my favourite place in Samos. It has a lovely 'feel' and although it has a good selection of cafes and tavernas the whole place does not feel commercialised at all. Surrounded by wonderful flowers growing from balconies throughout this pretty town the beach, although shingle and pebble, was a calm and pretty place to sit. Many of the restaurants om the beach will allow you free use of the sunbeds as long as you eat there which is what we did. A lovely beach in a lovely little town. What's not to love?
10. Psili Ammos
Overall Ratings
4 based on 205 reviews
Reviewed By Pedroofpobla - Ashford, United Kingdom
Psili Ammos, or beautiful sand, is a stretch of pure, golden sand running for about one kilometer in a sheltered bay. One end has a couple of tavernas and a few apartment blocks. It's quite pretty with shade from an old olive tree and a few fishing boats and an excursion boat. There are two Beaches of this name, this is the one close to Samos town. There are loads of beach beds belonging to a strip a shabby cafes that run behind the beach, many with parking behind. Don't worry about paying for parking or beds, just wave and smile. They are too laid back to care. So don't think you have to use the pay parking at the top of the hill, be brave and bang on down to the beach. The water here is crystal clear and the beach gently shelves so swimming is perfect. Ammo Ammo is a great place to eat and has parking behind. The two guys who run the place are from Andros and play great music all day and we spent a lovely afternoon watching a seventy year old pole dancing. I imagine August could be uncomfortable simply because this is the only sand beach on this part of the island and the locals come here, especially on Sundays. But today, in October, dining on excellent souvlaki in the Ammo, wandering down to the near empty sand where my free bed is waiting in 28 degrees, hey, life is pretty OK.
