MONDAY – A day trip to Kokkari is a
great opportunity to visit another
lovely harbour town on the north side
of the island. It is a beautiful drive
along the coast offering stunning views
out to the ocean - the drive to Kokkari
is definitely part of the experience.
Although it is smaller and quieter than
Pythagoria, Kokkari has its own charm.
The streets are lined with small
boutique shops; the town is
particularly known for its jewellery
shops.
There’s a large variety of Greek
restaurants to stop at for lunch, but
our favourite is Kavos Bar which serves
the most delicious cheesecake on the
island,.
The day is easily spent lounging on the
comfy chairs, swimming in the
harbour, or meandering up onto the
small hill with a viewpoint and then
back down through the narrow streets
looking in shops and enjoying ice-
creams and smoothies on the way!
The first stop of the day is at a
tiny island just off the coast of
Samos where one is often
greeted by the local herd of
inquisitive goats!
TUESDAY – One of our popular
excursions is the Captain’s BBQ. A
fantastic day out, regardless of
your age or how active you choose
to be on holiday! The voyage
departs from Pythagoria at 10am
and sets sail around the south side
of the island. The first stop of the
day is at a tiny island just off the
coast of Samos where one is often
greeted by the local herd of
inquisitive goats! There is the
option of a 5-minute walk over the
brow of the hill that gives stunning
views down to crystal clear
turquoise waters, where you can
enjoy a swim.
Back on board, the boat then
travels to Captain Andreas’ private
beach - inaccessible by road. A
delicious BBQ lunch is served by
the Captain and his crew with fresh
fish and meat options and delicious
watermelon. Following the food
there is plenty of time to sunbathe,
read a book, go for a swim in the
sea, and even explore the small sea
cave. After a few hours, the boat
begins to make its way back to
Pythagoria with a stop for those
who are feeling brave enough to
jump from the top of the boat into
the Aegean Sea.
JASMINE'S PLACE
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