Kokkari beach
Kokkari has gradually turned into a modern resort, recognized as one of the best in Europe, from a small fishing village. The popular tourist center still maintains tradition. His alleys are still full of greenery and flowers in low colorful buildings. Narrow streets and hiking trails connect the neighboring villages and Kokkari. The capital of Vathi is about 10 km.
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Beach description
The break out area occupies the northern part of the village, so it is almost always blown up by refreshing winds. The pebble shore, stretched for almost a kilometer, is part of the cape, the other side of which is occupied by a small cozy harbor. Stairs climbing up to the top of the hill, cramming houses to each other.
From the terraces of the taverns that surround the beach in the moments of the lunch, a good observation of the beautiful sea landscape, windsurfers, catching a wave. Due to the constant winds near the shore, you need carefully look after children, and the abyss can be merciless.
On the east side of the Kokkari, you can take refuge on the quieter beaches, where it is not so windy. There is a windsurfing school nearby.
The following amenities await vacationers on the beach:
- free parking.
- Toilets, showers, comfortable locker rooms.
- Rent of sunbeds and umbrellas.
- Snack bars, restaurants, taverns are lined along the whole beach.
Active tourists will find application for their activities, spending time in mountain hiking and rock climbing, learning to ride bicycle on mountain paths, practicing beach volleyball, windsurfing, scuba diving.
When is the best time to go?
Greece - a country with a long length from north to south, so the recommendations will vary depending on the place where you are going. The holiday season begins in May and reaches a peak in July-August: there are too many tourists, and the temperature on the southern islands reaches 40 degrees, which may still not play a role on the beach, but certainly not suitable for sightseeing. So the best time to relax in Greece is the end of spring-beginning of summer or September-October.
Video: Beach Kokkari
Infrastructure
Tourists at the beach or in the village have everything they need. There are taverns right on the shore, vacationers visit the Internet cafe. Banks are operating in the village, trade is ongoing, car rental points are open. There are specialized supermarkets, tourist shops, many interesting restaurants. If desired, you can visit the functioning church.
Residential infrastructure consists mainly of small pensions and hotels. These buildings are with small shops, jewelry and souvenir shops.
For a quiet, relaxing vacation, stay in Kalidon Panorama Hotel, 3*. It is located with sea views. On the territory there is a private pool and a large library. The whole area is impeccably maintained, Wi-Fi is available everywhere. The rooms are equipped with modern comfortable furniture. At the buffet, which is served for breakfast, there is a wide range of food. The hotel organizes a free shuttle service to the airport or store, to the beach, to the place of evening entertainment.
In the evening you can go to the harbor, where there are a lot of noisy places, to dance and have fun, to eat something tasty and exquisite. There is an excellent fish table in the taverns. Restaurants have an ideal barbecue and serve the highest quality wine.
Walking in the surroundings will require strong shoes because the terrain is uneven and rocky. In order not to get lost on the winding paths between neighboring villages, you can take a card at the hotel reception. Excursions are booked here.
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- Shuttles and private taxis fun from the airport in the capital to Kokkari. Most hotels offer transfers for their guests. Car or motorbike hire is popular on the island.
- It is unlikely to be robbed or attacked on vacation in Kokkari or other places in Samos. You can safely walk in the evening and at night. Women travelling alone also feel safe. Tourists of a skin color different from the Greeks, with a different religion or special sexual orientation do not experience pressure. Greeks are very sympathetic to guests and tolerant.
Popular places of Kokkari:
- Goal Bar gathers fans and lovers of the evening sea breeze in the evenings. Aromatic coffee and pastries.
- Boa Vista Bar offers music, cocktails, great views.
- During the daytime, you should visit the picturesque neighboring beaches: Tsamadou, Lemonakia, the church of Metamorfosi and a waterfall near the resort of Karlovasi.
- Church of St. Nicholas.