The Beaches
Salt-kissed silence and cinematic shores
Samos is not just an island — it’s a rhythm. A coastline that breathes, shifts, and seduces.
These are our favorite beaches, each one a chapter in the island’s untold story. Some are wild, others tender. All of them unforgettable.
Posedonio
▾Tucked away near the Turkish horizon, Posidonio is a tranquil cove where the sea is calm, the boats are wooden, and the light is always soft. Olive trees lean toward the water as if in conversation, and the hush here is complete. Right by the water there’s a cosy, family-run restaurant with its own little jetty where you can moor your boat, and as a guest you’ll find a few sunbeds waiting. Nearby are two small beaches with a mix of pebbles and fine sand – so calm and clear it feels like swimming in a pool. It’s a perfect beach for a long morning swim and an even longer lunch.
Potokaki
▾Long, wide, and polished by the wind, Potakaki offers effortless elegance. Its pebbles massage your feet, its waves roll in with quiet strength, and its cafés serve both espresso and ouzo with equal care. Along Samos’ longest beach, you’ll find countless restaurants lining the shore, and sunbeds stretching out in different levels all the way down to the water. For the adventurous, there’s plenty to rent – windsurfing gear, scooters, pedal boats, inflatable rides pulled by speedboats, and more. Here, luxury and elegance mingle effortlessly with laid-back cafés and wild, untouched stretches of nature. Come early to run by the water. Stay late to watch the sea and sky blur into each other.
Avanti
▾Nestled along the southern coast of Samos, approximately 22 km from Ireon, Avanti Beach is a small, charming sandy cove that remains refreshingly unspoiled . Accessible via a quiet coastal road, this hidden gem is free from sun loungers and commercial establishments, offering serenity and simplicity.
Kirgianni
▾Tucked away on the southern coast of Samos, Kirgianni Beach is a peaceful and unspoiled haven for those seeking tranquility and natural beauty. Surrounded by rocky cliffs and lush vegetation, this small, secluded beach offers crystal-clear turquoise waters and a serene atmosphere far from the island’s more crowded spots.
Psili Ammos of Spatharei
▾Tucked away on Samos’s southeast coast near Spatharei, Psili Ammos (Greek for “fine sand”) is a dreamy, lesser-known beach that truly lives up to its name . Unlike many of the island's more crowded pebbly shores, this cove boasts soft golden sand and clear, shallow water—ideal for families, waders, or anyone seeking calm seas
Pefkos
▾Secluded, soulful, and kissed by pine trees — Pefko is a secret worth keeping. The beach is pebbled, the sea crystal-clear, and the stillness here feels ancient. No sunbeds. No loud bars. Just shade, stone, and serenity. Bring water, bring a book, and surrender to the stillness.
Balos
▾Framed by forested slopes and a sweeping bay, Balos feels like an escape within the escape. The scent of pine mingles with salt air, and the colors shift from jade to cerulean as the day unfolds. Come here for solitude, a swim, and that kind of quiet only nature knows how to keep. Seaside restaurants with dedicated sunbeds
Kaladakia
▾A wild gem reached by foot — down carved stone steps, through sun-bleached rock. Kaladakia is small, dramatic, and unforgettable. Swim into the deep-sea cave if you dare — it's cool, echoing, and sacred. This is not a beach for the masses. It’s for the seekers. Sunbeds available.
Limnionas
▾On the west coast, Limnionas greets the sun as it slips away. This is a beach of raw beauty: Sunbeds, a gentle cove, three family tavernas with food made from memory. At sunset, the sky burns gold and lavender. And for a moment, everything is exactly as it should be.
Livadaki
▾Livadaki is summer happiness in full color — turquoise water so clear it looks Photoshopped, soft white sand that cushions every step, and a beach bar that’s all about barefoot luxury. Think chilled music, perfectly mixed cocktails, and a playful, relaxed atmosphere. It’s social, stylish, and effortlessly Greek. Come for the swims, stay for the vibe. Sunbeds available.