🏖️ Beach · Town beach
Gagou Beach
Γάγγου
⛱️ Sunbeds & umbrellas👨👩👧 Family-friendly
Vathy's own beach, a pebble strip about twenty minutes' walk round the bay from the town centre, with a couple of hotels and bars behind it. Nobody comes to Samos for it, but if you are based in the capital it saves a drive, and the walk round the waterfront in the evening is pleasant in its own right.
Where to stay nearby
Live prices and availability on a map centred on this exact spot — hotels, studios and villas — so you can judge the distance to the beach, the port or the village from here rather than guess from an address.
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Tours, boat trips & tickets
Boat trips, guided tours of the ancient sites and tickets bookable ahead — free cancellation on most.
- Potami and the Seitani covesThe waterfalls above Potami and the coastal path to the protected coves where monk seals breed — the island's quiet strength.See guided tours →
- Samos MuscatTerraced vineyards up to eight hundred metres and a PDO that runs from dry to the fortified Nectar; the cooperative museum pours the range.See wine tastings →
- The tunnel of EupalinosA kilometre-long sixth-century BC aqueduct driven through a mountain from both ends at once, which met in the middle. You walk a long section.Check tickets →
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Frequently asked
Where is Gagou Beach?
Gagou Beach is in Vathy, Samos, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
How do you get to Gagou Beach?
It is reached by a paved road, so you can drive or take a taxi right to it.
Is Gagou Beach sandy or pebbly?
The beach is pebbles. Water shoes make getting in far more comfortable.
Does Gagou Beach have sunbeds and umbrellas?
Yes — it is an organised beach with sunbeds and umbrellas to rent. Prices change from season to season; on many Greek beaches the set is paid for directly or comes with a minimum spend at the beach bar.
Is Gagou Beach good for children?
Yes, we rate it family-friendly. Still check the wind on the day: the same beach can be calm in the morning and wavy by the afternoon.
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