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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.

 

The villages of Marathokampos and Votsalakia under Mount Kerkis on Samos in Greece.

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.

 

Pythagoras cave is located above Votsalakia on western Samos in Greece.

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 on western Samos in the Aegean archipelago.

The long beach of Votsalakia in one direction.

 

What was it like in Votsalakia on Samos in the old days?

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




The long fine sandy beach Votsalakia beach on western Samos.

The long fine beach in Votsalakia from the other direction.

 

Old pictures from Votsalakia on Samos.

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.

 

Good tavernas, restaurants and shops in Votsalakia on the island of Samos in Greece.

The road through Votsalakia is lined with shops and taverns.

 

Gregorys Taverna is one of many restaurants in Votsalakia.

Gregorys Taverna is one of many restaurants in Votsalakia.

 

The road through Votsalakia goes to the beaches of Psili Amos 2 and Limnionas and to the mountain village of Drakei.

The road that goes through Votsalaki ends in Drakei.


Votsalakia Cafe Bar in Votsalakia on western Samos.

Votsalakia Cafe Bar in the upper part of Votsalakia.

 

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

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

 

Shops and supermarkets in Votsalakia.

There are several shops and supermarkets along the main street.


Votsalakia beach west of Pythagorion on Samos in Greece.

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.

 

Votsalakia beach on Samos in Greece.

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 »



WHAT YOU MUST NOT MISS WHEN WHEN YOU ARE IN VOTSALAKIA

 

Do not miss the cosy fishing village of Ormos Marathokampos when you are in Votsalakia on Samos.

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

 

Learn more about Samos here »






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