Pappa beach west of Pythagorion in Samos

Pappa beach consists of two small pebble beaches with adorable waters. It is often crowded on the beaches. But there is usually room on the sun terraces above the main beach. Sunbeds are available for rent. Not only that: you can rent your own little peninsula, Nicos island, that have room for two sun beds.

NOTE! On April 20, 2024, lightning struck the taverna and it caught fire, which resulted in the entire restaurant, kitchen and outdoor dining area burning up. Thanks to volunteers and donations, the taverna was rebuilt and was able to open in June 2004.

View of Pappa beach.

The beach is sometimes called Pappas and sometimes Papas and sometimes Papa, but I use Pappa beach because the taverna on the beach uses that name. The beach is actually called Aspros Kavos beach.

The path down to Pappa beach.

Pappa beach and Pappa beach Taverna.

The first part of Papa beach which you also see in the picture below.

Pappa beach, or Aspros Kavos beach as the beach is also called.

The picture above shows the village of Chora is glimpsed in the hills. Under Chora lies the airport and Potokaki beach, and Pythagorion lies to the far right.

Pappa beach Taverna.

The cosy taverna above the beach serves good food and you get the wonderful view over the sea into the bargain. Papa beach is an extremely relaxed place that makes one believe that one are in Thailand, and not in Greece. The taverna is so nice that it's worth going here just to sit there and enjoy a frappé or a beer and look out over the sea. In addition, the owners are nice. In addition, bathing shoes (which are necessary) and snorkelling equipment can be borrowed from the taverna.

The nice taverna at Papa beach.

Pappa beach with Nicos island on the right.

One of the advantages of staying in Ireon is that it is close to Papa beach, which is located about one kilometre south of Ireon. It is possible to drive almost all the way, but it is nicer to walk through the small forest. If you live in Pythagorion, it is about 10 kilometers to Pappa beach. There is no bus to the beach, so you have to get here with your own vehicle.

Pappa beach.

Pappa beach. Pythagorion can be seen on the right in the picture.

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