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Potami

Potami

Greece, Samos, Karlovasi 

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Potami

Greece, Samos, Karlovasi 

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Located near the town of Karlovasi on the island of Samos, Potami Beach - also known as Potami Beach, Potami Bay Beach, Potami, or Paralia Potami - is an immensely popular 730-meter-long and 20-meter-wide crescent-shaped pebbly beach with many rocky portions.  The beach has a spectacular backdrop of rugged cliffs, lush vegetation, and many oceanfront buildings, including several beach bars and a few restaurants, that offer stunning views of the northeastern Aegean Sea.  The beach's name "Potami" translates to "river" in Greek, named after the nearby river Kerkitios that flows into the sea. 

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Potami Beach.  Potami Beach Bar is positioned right on the beach and serves incredible salads, pasta, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Sunset Restaurant Sunset Cafe is another restaurant on the beach that has outdoor seating areas and serves incredible Greek food.  Kritamo serves seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Rendezvous 2000 offers an outdoor seating area and serves salads, pasta, risotto, burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby restaurant, Akamatra serves amazing salads, seafood, pork, and poultry dishes.

If you are looking for a hotel near Potami Beach, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 4-Star Erato by Samian Mare is four minutes away by car and offers many amenities, including a fireplace and dining area.  A more affordable hotel is the 4-Star Samaina Inn Hotel, which offers many amenities, including an outdoor pool, a terrace, a bar, and a restaurant.  Another moderately priced option is the 4-Star Marnei Mare, which has a few amenities, including an outdoor pool, a kid’s pool, a playground, and a restaurant.  A more reasonably priced option is the 3-Star Hotel Merope, which offers a few amenities, including an outdoor pool and comfortable rooms.  If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby hotel, the 3-Star Hotel Amanda offers several amenities, including a terrace and comfortable rooms.

Potami Beach, Samos, has many amenities, including seasonal lifeguards, shaded areas, restrooms, showers, a beach equipment rental facility, parasols and sunbed rental facilities, beach bars, and nearby restaurants and hotels.

Potami Beach is a family-friendly beach that offers many fun activities, including sunbathing, swimming, beachcombing, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, snorkeling, diving, paddleboarding, hiking, beach volleyball, and fishing.  If you plan to go into the water, the waves are usually calm, making it a perfect spot to swim.  The water near the beach is shallow, which is ideal for canoes, kayaks, and small boats.  If you enjoy surfing, the beach is known for its frequent windy weather.  The clear waters and rocky areas make it an excellent spot for snorkeling, offering amazing opportunities for snorkelers and divers to explore the underwater world.  Hikers can enjoy the nearby hiking trails, leading to the Potami Waterfalls, Genoese Castle, and the Agios Nikolaos Chapel.  It is an ideal spot for visitors looking for a tranquil beach experience, as this beach sees fewer visitors than other nearby beaches.  The stunning views and picturesque setting of the beach make it a perfect location for taking the best Potami Beach photos.  Dogs are not allowed here, and the beach is open from sunrise until sunset.

Potami Beach, Greece, offers an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to Potami Beach is easy - the beach has free parking spots located near Karlovasi 832 00, Greece, which provides easy access to the beach.

Potami Beach is an ideal spot for watching the sunset over the Aegean Sea.  Interestingly, this beach was voted as one of the ten best beaches in Europe in 2020.

There are many attractions near Potami Beach.  The Potami Waterfalls are a series of small cascading falls, with the largest waterfall pouring into a crystal-clear pool where visitors can take a refreshing dip.  This waterfall can easily be accessed via a short walk through a dense forest, meandering through wooden bridges and streams leading to a small tavern near the falls, making it ideal for hiking, swimming, and photography, offering a refreshing escape in nature.  The Agios Nikolaos Church is a prominent and historically significant Greek Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors and fishermen.  The church was built in a neoclassical style with a beautiful blue dome and intricately decorated interiors, which provide visitors with stunning views of the sea and the town of Karlovasi.  The Samos Wine Museum showcases the history of winemaking on Samos Island, from ancient times to the present. It features old winemaking tools, presses, and vats, along with traditional wine barrels used in the production of wine.  Visitors can enjoy a wine tasting experience, sampling some of the famous Samos wines, particularly the sweet Muscat wine varieties, which have been celebrated both locally and internationally for centuries.

The Cave of Pythagoras, located on Mount Kerkis on the island of Samos, is believed to have been a refuge for the ancient mathematician Pythagoras when the tyrant of Samos, Polycrates, was chasing after him.  This historical site, associated with his teachings and life, consists of two caves and offers stunning panoramic views of the Aegean Sea.  A challenging hike leads to the cave, where visitors can also find two small chapels nearby.  If you are looking for another nearby attraction, the Karlovasi Tannery Museum has a small gallery that features tools, machines, and equipment used in the tanning process, as well as leather goods produced in the region.  Karlovasi was an important center for leather production during the 19th and early 20th centuries, and the museum preserves the photographs, documents, and historical artifacts, which educate visitors on the evolution of tanning techniques and the eventual decline of the industry as modern materials and processes replaced traditional methods.

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Amenities

  • ATM

  • Barbecue

  • Boat Ramp

  • Dogs

  • Entry Fee

  • Fire Pits

  • Hidden

  • Lifeguard

  • Marine Life

  • Pier

  • Playground

  • Restrooms

  • Shops

  • Showers

  • WiFi

  • Picnic Table

  • Activities

  • Bike Paths

  • Camping

  • Clubs Party Scene

  • Fishing

  • Hiking

  • Nude

  • Paddle boarding

  • Scuba Diving

  • Snorkeling

  • Surfing

  • Tours

  • Volleyball

  • Cave

  • Rentals

  • ATV

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  • Boat

  • Fishing Boats

  • Jet Skiing

  • Kayaking Canoeing

  • Chair Rentals

  • Sailing

  • Speed Boats

  • Umbrella Rental

  • Waterskiing

  • Windsurfing

  • Yachts

  • Food

  • Icon for Beach AmenitiesBars

  • Food Snacks

  • Local Beach Vendor

  • Lounge

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  • Bike Racks

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    Does Potami have parking? If so, is it free or paid?

    No, this Beach does not have dedicated parking but has street parking near the entrance.

    Does Potami have lifeguards?

    No, this Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach - please be careful when swimming on this beach.

    Is Potami a family-friendly beach?

    No, this Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.

    Is Potami good for swimming?

    Yes, this Beach boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.

    Does Potami have restrooms?

    No, this Beach does not have restrooms on or near the beach.

    Is Potami a nude beach?

    No, this Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.

    Is there food near Potami?

    Yes, this Beach has multiple restaurant options near or on the beach.

    What are the activities at Potami?

    Yes, this Beach is a good place to Snorkeling

    Does Potami have accommodations for people with disabilities?

    No, this Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.

    Is Potami a dog-friendly beach?

    Yes, bring your dog with you to this Beach!

    Is Potami good for surfing?

    No, this Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.

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