Samos Reviews -General

August 2008
Im just back from an holidays in Greece, like almost every year.
Tree years ago I went to Fourni, and this year I'm back there, because It was just what I were looking for. Fourni Islands are situated in the North Aegean Islands and are a group of micro archipelagos between Ikaria and Samos.
There is not much life night, none tourist shopping, no archaeological sites, is simply wild and peacefully place perfect for people who love unspoiled nature.
Fourni is mete of a Greek tourism, but in the last years European tourism is speedy increased, and respect to tree years ago lot of things are changed, like new construction, new roads to beaches, (otherwise impossible to reach) houses, new pubs and taverns, despite that, It still preserve Its wildness and serenity.
Apart the far village Khrissomilia, where the longer (and dangerous) road arrive, most of people live in Fourni’s Port, and in a small village called Kampi.
There are a lots of apartments, studios and rooms most of them are managed by Nikos Kondilas, that despite he's nearly eighty, he's precious source of island’s information. But you can find accommodation just speaking with local people at port.
An experience is, visit Fourni island on foot, walking on the road under construction, or reaching beaches through lane or footway. Best beaches are situated at south like Agios Ioannis - Vitsilia and Vlichada are maximum 8 - 10 Km from Fourni port, more difficult is towards north islands like Bali - Kamari 3-4 km and 16 km to Khrissomilia because the road climbs till 400 mt above sea level. Walking could be hard, there's nothing from Bali to Kamari Village, so from Kamari to Khrissomilia, just the road, but walking you can live the best stunning panorama. From the higher North East point you can see the Samos coast. Anyway if you aren't a footloose you can rent a scooter, and round the same, giving high attention to drive.
Lots of taverns offers good fresh fish, and special is the lobster but just till half august, then is forbidden because the reproductions. In my opinion, the best tavern is Delphinakia, just on the left of the port, hand made and fresh dishes, not with a large variety, little but extremely good. Try the Lia's (the cook) Moussaka is real the best.
That's all, If you want to see I've uploaded pictures under General Greece!
See you then!!
Bye Bye
Laura