Psili Ammos beach
Psili Ammos (Psili Ammos) - a vast secluded beach, located at approximately equal distance from Pythagorion and Vathi, the capital of the island. The name in Greek reflects its main feature - the coast is covered with fine golden sand, which is rare for Samos, most of the famous resorts here are pebble.
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Beach description
It is a popular place with Greeks and foreign tourists. Families with children also rush here, because the conditions are ideal for kids here: sand, very gentle entry into the water, the sea is very warm and clean.
Psili Ammos successfully hides in the rocks from the winds, is covered with dense vegetation, there are many hidden places for secluded vacation, which are used by lovers of naked sunbathing.
Vareludi island lies right in front of the bay. Sea currents between the shores are unpredictable, you have to be careful. It is no distance from Greek territory to Turkey. At this place, the distance between the countries is about a mile.
The beach is well organized, vacationers get all the amenities:
- Paid parking is available.
- The space is well maintained, equipped with umbrellas, sun loungers.
- There are toilets, changing rooms.
- Showers work.
- Badminton, volleyball, can be played on the sand, sightseeing boats sail to the shore.
- There are many hotels and restaurants all over the coast.
- Lifeguards work during the high attendance.
- First aid is available.
- Parties are held at sunset which can last until down.
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.
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Infrastructure
One of the best places on the coast is Elena Apartments. View of the bay, clean air, splashing waves right at your feet. The apartments are small, but it is quiet and clean here, the nice design and excellent service. It is very convenient for families with children.
A restaurant with an excellent menu is located next to the hotel, in a neighboring building. There is a small shop where you can buy beer and a modest selection of products nearby. For large purchases, it is better to ride a scooter or go by car outside the beach. Vehicle rental is available directly at the hotel. Guests use their own kitchen, coffee machine, Wi-Fi, watch the Turkish coast from the balcony of the room.
Not far from the beach there is a dozen taverns where food is good. Octopuses and squids are nowhere so soft. Beloved by many Greek salad is served here as homemade. The portions are large, everything is fresh, beautiful. You can not go past the mutton ribs, browned on charcoal. Moussaka, a casserole consisting of layers of eggplant, potatoes, minced meat, drenched in bechamel, is popular For a quick snack, a local gyro skewer is suitable, which is prepared not only from meat, bur also fish and vegetables are used.
There are no noisy mass entertainments on Psili Ammos beach. The beach is quiet, more suitable for a family relaxing holiday. For impressions, you can go on a boat trip around the coast, hiking, to the nearest cities. Vathy (or Samos), the capital of the island, is not particularly revelry. The most interesting place there is the Archaeological Museum. Cognitive for children and adults, archaeological, religious sites will be found in Pythagorion.
Shops do not work on Sunday. Many establishments have the siesta, so from 14.30 to 17.00 do not get there, but after that they continue to work until late at night.
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- If you move from the capital in the direction of Pythagorio, according to the sign you need to turn towards the Mikali Beach. The road will lead to Psili Ammos. From Pythagorio they also get here by sea. A trip by boat or by land will take about half an hour.
- Resting on Samos with children, you can not only sunbathe and swim. There are good diving schools (if you speak English). With older children, cycling and hiking routes of varying degrees of difficulty are available. Excursion by boat along the coast will reveal rocky beauties, picturesque bays inaccessible from land. By boat you can reach the neighboring islands, fish in the open sea.
Attractions nearby:
- On the promenade of Pythagorio, children will be interested to see a monument to the famous ancient scientist. You can visit the cave, which served as his home, discover the ruins left from the palaces of the legendary Antonio and Cleopatra.
- Both children and adults will be interested in the expositions of the Archaeological Museum.
- You need to visit the excavations of Tigani, to see for yourself the ancient defenses, thermal baths, residential buildings, the market square with the stadium.
- Monasteries in Samos and Pythagorio.