What does a paradise beach mean to you? Do you imagine white sand beaches in Thailand or the Caribbean? Maybe with big, comfy sunbeds and Instagram worthy pina coladas? 

I won’t deny that those images come to my mind too. But if instead of the above, you stubble upon a beach where you’re met by love, care, and….a bit less comfy sunbeds. Well, then you’ve arrived at my kind of paradise beach. So before you hop on your flight to Samos, the most Greek(!) island in Greece: read these 3 reasons why, you have to spend at least one day at Paradise Beach in Pythagorio.

1. Genuine Service 

As you make your way to a pair of empty sunbeds, you’re greeted by a charming Greek with a smile wider than his waist: ”Hi there, welcome to Paradise Beach!” He tells you that you’re welcome to borrow their water gear, and explains where you find the bathroom and shower – an outdoor shower that looks like it was taken out of the Costa Rican jungle. The sunbeds may look like they’ve been there for a decade. But that’s easy to overlook when someone cares so genuinely about you having the best day possible, here on Paradise Beach in Pythagorio.

2. Lunch from a rusty van 

Have you ever heard the expression: ”the way to a woman’s heart goes through Greek love on a plate?” No? Okay, I might have come up with it myself here on Paradise Beach. But when you’re served freshly caught fish, you give a piece of your heart in return. They may cook your lunch in an outdoor kitchen, behind a rusty van. But don’t be fooled – it all taste delicious! Then also, ”mama boss” sits on a plastic chair overseeing every move 😉 

3. No wifi

When you need at break from the gazing Greek sun, it’s nice to sit down in the shadow under their thatch beach shelter. And then you just can’t resist…..to pick up your phone. Because the scenario here on Paradise Beach is perfect for an Instagram story, right? But when you ask if they have wifi, they’ll just tilt their heads to the side, smile, and answer:

”Honey, this is paradise, there is no wifi.”
You let those eight words sink in…..Then you lean back in your chair, take in the ocean view, and just allow yourself to be in the now.

In paradise ?

Thumbs up for Paradise Beach in Remataki Pythagorio, Samos ?

We’re gonna miss you

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Camera: Nikon D750
Lense: 35mm/f1.8
Edited in Lightroom