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Ireon – Small pleasant unpretentious beach resort
Ireon is named after the ancient temple of Hera which was built above the present day village. Ireon is on the south coast of Samos, just 6 miles from the popular atmospheric resort of Pythagorion. Holidays in Ireon offer a small traditional Greek beach resort with a modest collection of shops, restaurants, bars and beach amenities. Ireon was until recently a very small village indeed and it still remains a small, quiet and unpretentious resort, with green hills almost reaching down to the shore. Local fisherman still work from Ireon and offer trips to the tiny island of Samiopoula.
Ireon holidays – Some of the quietest beaches on Samos
Ireon holidays enjoy several beaches with a mix of sand, shingle and pebbles. Some have the usual beach amenities and offer watersports like waterskiing and jet skis, and there are smaller quieter more secluded beaches too. Tsopela beach is a nice attractive sandy cove to the south of Ireon, with a simple cantina and a few sunbeds. You will find a spectacular gorge running inland from here. Ireon holiday evenings are relaxed affairs spent in the bars and restaurants lining the beach. This is not a resort for party animals! Ireon holidays attract a mixed crowd looking for an uncomplicated laid-back and friendly beach resort away from the big crowds.
Holidays in Ireon – A quiet neighbour of busy Pythagorian
Ireon holidays offer a much calmer alternative to its neighbour Pythagorion, which is one of the most popular resorts on Samos and where you will find other pleasant beaches, plenty of restaurants, nightlife and people. The ruins of the ancient temple of Hera are just a 15-minute walk away. Holidays in Ireon should include a visit to one or two of the appealing traditional inland hillside villages set among citrus plantations and cooling woodland, like nearby Myli and Mytilini. Popular Ireon holiday excursions include the island of Patmos with its tiny churches and St John’s monastery, boat trips to Turkey, the island capital, Samos Town and Pythagorian.
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