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Órmos Koumaíïkon
Balos beach
Good for Relax
About
Balos beach is located on the Aegean Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 145th place out of 398 beaches in the Northern Aegean region 156.9 km away from its center, the city of Mytilene. It is one of the beaches of Ormos Koumeikon settlement, just 0.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal blue water and light sand & pebble cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Balos beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Kaladakia beach, which has a rating of 8.6.
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Balos beach is located in Northern Aegean within Ormos Koumeikon, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Samos island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"I really enjoy this beach, especially for snorkeling (which I highly recommend trying). As it is a pebble beach, it's best to wear water shoes when swimming or walking. I've also seen people kayaking here, which looks like a lot of fun. Additionally, there are caves to explore. There are a few establishments near the beach, but you'll have to visit the area to discover them ..."
Sarai Grace Naloy
"The beach is absolutely stunning and there's a lovely taverna right by the water that serves delicious food."
Erik Andersson
User reviews
"I really enjoy this beach, especially for snorkeling (which I highly recommend trying). As it is a pebble beach, it's best to wear water shoes when swimming or walking. I've also seen people kayaking here, which looks like a lot of fun. Additionally, there are caves to explore. There are a few establishments near the beach, but you'll have to visit the area to discover them ..."
Sarai Grace Naloy
"The beach is absolutely stunning and there's a lovely taverna right by the water that serves delicious food."
Erik Andersson
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.3 (Pleasant)
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Ormos Koumeikon 1.3 km
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Votsalakia 0.4 km
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Votsalakia 0.5 km
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Votsalakia 0.9 km
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Psili Ammos 0.1 km
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Limnionas 0.1 km
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Nikoloudes 1.9 km
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Potami 0.1 km
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Drakei 2.4 km
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Kokkari 1.4 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Mysthrio Cafe - Bar• 2 min walk
- Akrogiáli• 5 min walk
- Esperos light• 6 min walk
- Mylos• 6 min walk
Attractions
- Balos Beach Cave• 7 min walk
- MARKOU OLIVE OIL MIL...• 14 min walk
- Λαογραφικό Μουσείο Κ...• 16 min walk
- Stare akwedukty• 3.1km
Transport
- SMI• 14.5km
- Sevil Sitesi• 41.8km
- Söke• 58.1km
Localities
- Ormos Koumeikon• 370m
- Mytilene• 156.9km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Balos beach?
Balos beach has a light sand and pebble cover. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.
What are the key activities at Balos beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Balos beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Balos beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Balos beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Balos beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Balos beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Balos beach?
The bar is located right on the Balos beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Mysthrio Cafe - Bar is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Balos beach?
There are 133 places to stay in the Balos beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Balos beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Balos beach from parking?
The Balos beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Balos beach?
There are 4 attractions near Balos beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Balos Beach Cave located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Balos beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Balos beach is August. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 14°C and water 18°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Balos beach (Samos island) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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