Picturesque beaches of Samos are very popular among tourists. There is a suitable stretch of coast here for every taste. In the northeastern part of the island there is pebble Potami Beach, which is in high demand among travelers for its easy accessibility and amazing scenery. Strong waves are rare here, so you can comfortably spend time even with the youngest travelers and those who can’t swim. In close proximity to the beach there are several outstanding natural attractions. Those are scenic waterfalls allowing to diversify leisure.
Samos will give your child an opportunity to learn about European history, get to know virgin nature and spend time well. Kerveli is a perfect place for small children. This beach is …
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Those who will rest in the southeastern part of the island should pay attention to a secluded pebble Clima Beach. This stretch of coast is never crowded, so bustling and excessive noise won’t disturb beach visitors from enjoying the natural beauty of the island. There is the lovely restaurant at the beach, where visitors can taste the most popular dishes. It’s also worth noting is that Clima Beach is shallow, which makes it an attractive place for families with children.
Psili Amos Beach is in the immediate vicinity of the island’s capital. It’s sure to appeal to fans of relaxing on the sandy shores. The beach is covered with fine and soft sand; it has shallow entry into the water making the rest on the coast even more enjoyable. The whole family will feel comfortable there, as the picturesque coastline is perfect not only for water activities, but also for hiking, as well as for picnics. One of the most affordable and attractive beach on the island is Kerveli Beach
; it’s perfect for travelers preferring to spend the entire day at the sea. There is a decent selection of taverns next to the coast, which visitors can use for free showers and other services. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Tourists preferring to rest in small resort towns would like Poseidon Beach. Set within picturesque village this small sandy part of coast is famous for high environmental performance, and the water is crystal clear there. Those who wish to spend all the day on the beach would be certainly delighted with abundance of nearby taverns serving seafood. The wild Mykali Beach covered with white sand is considered one of the most beautiful on the island. Close to the water's edge loom thickets of trees providing shade, where you can escape from the hot sun. The water here is of saturated emerald color because of dazzling white sand; Mykali Beach will appeal to romantic and creative natures.
Among the wild beaches, Agia Markella Beach is also worth noting; it’s close to Vathi. Travelers who choose to stay at this sandy beach are sure to take all the necessary beach equipment with them. Malagari sandy beach is very popular among travelers, not more than ten minutes by car share it with the center of the capital. These places attract not only fans of beach activities, but connoisseurs of fine wines. The fact is that the great wine-making factory is close to the coast. Despite being situated in difficult terrain, the sandy Seitani Beach
is very popular among tourists. It’s accessible only by boat or on foot; the beach has long been chosen by nudists.
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Nature and parks of Greece for active vacation
Vikos-Aoos National Park is also located in the Pindus Mountains, but it has a different terrain. The park includes Vikos Canyon, Aoos Gorge, and Mount Timfi. The place is unique in its beauty and features of the landscape. The gorge is even included in the Guinness Book of Records as the deepest in the world. The glacial Dragon Lake is on the slopes of Mount Timfi. According to local legends, in prehistoric times, these lands were inhabited by dragons, who fought. They threw rocks and stones at each other. This is how the unique relief of the park was created. Besides a huge number of amazing animals and plants, you can meet unusual settlements in the mountainous region of Zagori.
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