Votsalakia west of Pythagorion on Samos

Votsalakia is a quiet holiday resort with an approximately 2 kilometres long pebble-and-sand beach. The beach is nice and child friendly. The road to Drakei passes through the village, the beach lies on one side of the road and on the other side lies small hotels and pensions, tavernas, cafes, mini markets, souvenir shops and everything else that belongs to a package resort.

Votsalakia is located at the arrow, at the foot of Mount Kerkis, which is Samos highest mountain.

The village lies at the foot of the mighty Mount Kerkis, and the surroundings are very beautiful. The only drawback of staying here is that the village is a little out of the way, at least if you want to discover other parts of Samos, such as Pythagorion, Kokkari and Vathy. The advantage of Votsalakia is that there is plenty to see and do in the immediate area if you get tired of lying on the beach.

On the far side of the beach you can feel the power of mighty Mount Kerkis.

As said, Votsalakia is a package resort. For some years ago I thought that the package tourism would decrease, but it has turned out that Votsalakia is gaining popularity. Today, many tourists are returning here year after year.

The long beach of Votsalakia in one direction.

Same angle in 2003. Not much has happened over the years.

The long fine beach in Votsalakia from the other direction.

Same angle in 2003. Pretty similar.

The village is located about 35 kilometres west of Pythagorion. But Votsalakia is perfect if you like peace and quite. A big advantage of Votsalakia is that there are plenty of excursions to do in the area, and if you get tired of the beach in Votsalakia, it's close to the beaches of Psili Amos 2 and Limnionas.

The road through Votsalakia is lined with shops and taverns.

Gregorys Taverna is one of many restaurants in Votsalakia.

The road that goes through Votsalaki ends in Drakei.

Votsalakia Cafe Bar in the upper part of Votsalakia.

The upper part of Votsalakia is somewhat of the center of the village.

There are several shops and supermarkets along the main street.

The extremely long beach in Votsalakia in one direction.

Votsalakia is located 35 kilometres west of Pythagorion, 3 kilometres east of Psili Amos 2, 6 kilometres east of Limnionas, 20 kilometres east of Drakei, and very, very close to Ormos Marathokampos.

The extremely long beach of Votsalakia in the other direction.

Psili Amos 2, shortly after Votsalakia, is a very nice and very long sandy beach. Before arriving to the beach, there is a sign pointing to Pythagoras cave. You can drive a short distance, but to reach the cave you have to walk about 300 metres. According to the legend, Pythagoras hid here from the tyrant Polykrates.

ACCOMMODATION IN VOTSALAKIA

There is of course package hotels in Votsalakia, but if you are travelling independently it will be no problem finding accommodation. Below you will find two great hotels that you book via booking.com. Note that Votsalakia is called Marathokampos on Booking.com.

Book Villa Maria here »

Book Tiki Rooms here »

Book other hotels in Votsalakia here »

Do not miss Ormos Marathokampos, which you can read about here »

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