Mourtia Anchorage
Exploring Samos Sailing Holidays area
Mourtia is a nice sandy bay is at the foot of the Zoodochos Pigi Peninsula. It is pleasant anchorage but open to the S and E, and it is not good place to overnight. There is a small tavern ashore.
Navigational Aids
The cove of Poseidonio or Moulebraim is maybe the best protected cove in Samos. Unfortunately the bottom is weed and loose mud which does not provide good holding.
Mikri Lakka is about 1 Mile South of Mourtia, there is a nice deserted cove that affords fairly good protection from the meltemi. Anchor in 5 m over sand and some weed.
Kerveli is a cove that offers better protection than Mourtia. The bottom is rather foul with lots trash including beer cans, oars, and tires.
The small (only some 200 meters long) pebbly beach of Poseidonio is situated at the southeastern coast of the island, at a distance of some 10 kilometers southeastern to the capital town of Samos. It is a beach with rather shallow, very clean sea and, as it is located within a small cove, it is very well protected from the winds.
It is found in the northern side of island, westwards of Karlovasi. In the beach you will find beach bar and tavern, and for those that have athletic concerns here are organized each year tournament beach volley.
Agia Paraskevi is situated in the eastern part of the island, in the Galazio location, 9.5 km from the town of Samos.
The beach of Galazio is located in the north east side of the island, next to the settlement of Agia Paraskevi. The crystal clear water and the amazing landscape will fascinated you.
Mourtia is located in the eastern part of the island, 7 km from the town of Samos, and is accessed via the Vlamari valley. It lies just below the monastery of Zoodochou Pigis.
Mikri Lakka is found in the Eastern department of Samos, 7 km roughly from the city. Is good for fishing but the access in this becomes only from the sea with boat.
Megali Lakka is found in the Eastern department of Samos, 7 km roughly from the city. Is good for fishing but the access in this becomes only from the sea with boat.