Kokkari
Κοκκάρι
A traditional fishing village on the north coast, with stone houses and a small chapel set between two headlands. Its pebble beach and seaside restaurants make it the most photogenic corner of the island.
Kokkari lies on the north coast about 10 km west of Vathy. It was once a fishing village and is now one of Samos's most popular resorts. The old town's stone houses, narrow lanes and harbor chapel are built along the headland, and a row of restaurants and bars lines the waterfront. The long pebble beach to the west of the village is exposed to strong winds and big waves, making it a windsurfing hotspot. Just a little further west are the famous beaches of Lemonakia and Tsamadou. The village is also the starting point for hiking up to mountain villages such as Vourliotes and Manolates, and buses connect it with Vathy.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lemonakia Beach
- Tsamadou Beach
- Vourliotes
- Manolates
- Samos Wine Museum
- Tunnel of Eupalinos
- Archaeological Museum of Vathy
- Panagia Spiliani Monastery