We find Votsalakia beach inthe southwest part of the Samos Island near the Marathokampos village at the foot of Kerkis Mount.

Actually Votsalakia beach andits village are known as Kampos beach and it is the continuation oftwo villages next to each other in this beautiful bay. About threekilometers long, it has a coastline of gold-colored sand mixed with afew pebbles, clear and transparent waters, a blue and turquoise seawith depths that descend slowly for the first few meters from theshore, therefore perfect for families with children and for lovers ofregenerating swims.

It is equipped with a fewsunbeds and umbrellas while most of the beach is completely free soyou can choose the area you like best, spread out your towel andenjoy a wonderful day at the beach.

Behind the Votsalakia beach, the village of the same name which offers a wide choiceof typical taverns where you can enjoy excellent fresh fish dishesand traditional Greek and local cuisine, bars for something fresh todrink or for quick lunches and light, shops of all kinds and if foryour holiday in Samos you decide to have your base here,accommodation solutions such as rooms for rent, apartments and somesmall family-run hotels.

The atmosphere you breathe in Votsalakia is very calm and friendly, you don’t come for thenightlife, there are little bars where you can stay late with acocktail but nothing more’. This part of Samos is usually chosen fora well-deserved rest after a long and tiring year of work. It is notfor nothing that it is the favorite destination for families orcouples to spend unforgettable moments of absolute relaxation.

In the center of Votsalakiabeach there are rocks that almost seem to divide it in two but in anycase given the vastness of the coast there will not be the danger offeeling one on top of the other on the contrary you can have yourprivacy. The path that leads to the famous Cave of Pigatora startsright here, one of the must-sees on the Samos Island, exactly onthe eastern side of Mount Kerkis where the mathematical philosopherapparently hid from the tyrant Politrati before being sent into exilein Italy in Crotone.

For a trip out of town, youcan go and visit the Marthokampos village towards the hills, aparticular village made up of narrow and cobbled streets where thefew inhabitants still live as in past centuries by cultivating olivegroves. For a little more movement, however, the village of OrmosMarathokampos is perfect with its port, its taverns and a smallpebble beach.

Going west instead you willmeet the Psili Ammos beach and the Limnionas beach and then,always if you are an adventure lover, reach the road that leads toKallithea and finally to Drakei, the latter known as “the end ofthe world” by virtue of of the fact that here ends the road andthe Samos Island.

The name Votsalakia derivesfrom the first person who opened a restaurant in this stretch ofcoast calling it Votsalakia and it remained for the locals but alsoin some guides you will find it so this is its identifying name.

Reaching Votsalakia is verysimple, it is always better to have a rental vehicle and go in asouth-westerly direction, perhaps keeping Marthokampos as a referencepoint and then following the road signs.

A stage to put among thethings to see in Samos, will be a visit based on tranquility with aterritory to be discovered.