These three villages are close to each other on the western end of the the island in the region of Marathokambos on Samos Island. I first went to Kambos on the way to nature perserve on the western end of the island (see next post). I had an excellent lunch of fried calamari, fried potatoes at The Ballad of Bill and Salome Restaurant. You can see from the link that they have a Web site. The owner spoke excellent English and gave me some tips on where to go. He said there are few Amercian vistiors on this part of the island, only Northern Europeans. Last year he had only three US families. I highly recommend this places so maybe some of you will go there. The pictures are in order of my visits.
On the way back from the west coast, I drove up to Marathokambos, which is the regional center. It has great views of the sea. It is also known for the fireworks they set off at midnight the Saturday before Easter. Other towns do it but Marathokambos is known for the biggest noise makers. While up there I saw the port of Ormous so I drove down on my way back. It is a quiet fisging village. There are a lot of harbor side tavernas but none were open yet as the season has not started. It looks like a great place to go for lunch during the May - September season.
Another inspiring set, Bill. My favorite is the last one, especially that rustic ladder in the background ... but, what in the world is that lovely little kiosk with the weathered board shuttering up the window?
Posted by: Mick Mather | April 25, 2012 at 01:47 PM
Mick - This is pre-season so many thing are closed. It might sell things to people on the beach or provide information. Bill
Posted by: bill Ives | April 26, 2012 at 02:48 AM