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Mykali and Psili Ammos 1 beach in Samos

Just east of Pythagorion lies the beaches of Mykali and Psili Ammos 1, two beaches that differ completely from each other. The former attracts few visitors while the latter belongs to one of Samos' most popular beaches. Do not confuse Psili Ammos 1 with Psili Ammos 2 in northern Samos.

Mykali beach on Samos in Greece.

Mykali beach in one direction.

Mykali is Samos' second longest beach after Potokaki beach and it is located west of Pythagorion. The beach, that consist of pebbles, pebbles and even more pebbles, is really long and desolate. Here are only a few hotels, and a couple of tavernas. Little shade, but sun beds are available for rent. Mykali is perfect if you do not want to crowd with other tourists.

Hotels, restaurants and tavernas at Mykali beach in Samos.

Mykali beach in the other direction.

At the end of the beach there is a wetland called Aliki where there are a lot of resting migratory birds in spring. We have for example seen flamingos there. If you are interested in birds, you should go here in the spring while there still is water in the wetland. From the beginning of time until 1965, the wetland was used to extract salt. The ruins of the "salt factory" can still be seen. Similar wetlands (Alyki) can be found on Naxos and Kos, among others.

The wetland Alyki at Mykali beach on eastern Samos is an eldorado for bird watchers.

The old "salt factory".

Not far from Mykali we find the beach that sometimes is referred to as the best on the island, namely Psili Ammos 1. The beach has many enthusiastic supporters, especially among families with children.

Psili Ammos beach on East Samos in Greece.

The extremely shallow and child friendly sandy beach of Psili Ammos 1.

The sandy beach of Psili Ammos is Samos' most child-friendly beach.

Psili Ammos beach 1.

The reason why so many like Psili Ammos 1 is that it is a sandy beach, and sandy beaches are uncommon on Samos, where pebble beaches dominate. The beach is extremely shallow, and as an adult you have to walk faaaar to be able to swim. Opposite you can see the coast of Turkey, but it is not possible to walk that far.

Sunbeds, parasols and shady tamarisk trees on Psili Ammos beach.

In summer it may be quite crowded on the beach.

However, I think the beach is slightly overrated: there are too many people and the sun beds stands so closely together that you hardly can move. But if you do not care about such things, and like long sandy beaches, you've come to the right place.

Taverna Psili Ammos is located on the beach of the same name and serves very good Greek food.

Taverna Psili Ammos.

At the far right of the beach lies a good taverna where you easily can spend a few hours enjoying good food and imaginative views of Turkey. That it's so close? By the way, the taverna is also called Psili Ammos.

ACCOMMODATION IN PSILI AMMOS

If you want to experience Psili Ammos 1 without tourists, you can stay for a few nights. In the mornings and evenings here is calm and quiet and you have the beach almost to yourself.