2 Best Sights in Samos Town, The Northern Aegean Islands

Calm, turquoise waters wash onto this beach of sand and pebbles that is shaded by pine trees. Kerveli provides a quiet escape from the beaches near the more populated centers, and getting here involves a pleasurable final stretch through some of the loveliest forested parts in eastern Samos. Just offshore there is an uninhabited island called Kasonisi easily swimmable from the mainland. Amenities: food and drink; parking (no fee); showers; toilets. Best for: snorkeling; sunrise; swimming; walking.

One of the island's more popular beaches is pristine and sandy, protected from the wind by cliffs. There are a handful of tavernas and a beach bar. Organized with umbrellas and sun beds, it can get extremely busy during high season. Amenities: food and drink; parking (no fee); showers; toilets. Best for: sunrise; swimming.