SAMOS

HIGHLIGHTS: BEST THINGS TO DO

• Tsamadou beach

  A large beach with exotic waters, Tsamadou is located on the northern side of the island. Part of this beach is organized, while another part is used by naturists.
• Kokkari village

  Kokkari is among the most tourist places in Samos, without losing its relaxing atmosphere and traditional style. Many accommodations and nice beaches are found in the region.
• Potokaki beach

  Potokaki is a lovely, pebbled beach close to Pythagorion, on the southern side of the island. It is organized with sunbeds and umbrellas and it gets very busy in summer.
• Lemonakia beach

  Lemonakia is a crystal, pebbled beach on the northern side of the island. This place is organized and provides a good chance for a long day at the beach.
• Pythagorion village

  Pythagorion is a charming seaside village on the southern side of this island. Many interesting sites are found in the region, such as the temple of Heraion and the Tunnel of Eupalinus.
• Pythagorion Archaeological Museum

  This collection is housed in the Town Hall of Pythagorion. It contains sculptures, inscriptions, statues and fragments of graves dating back to the Archaic and the Roman period.
• Sanctuary of Heraion

  Dating from the 6th century BC, this sanctuary was dedicated to goddess Hera. According to the myth, this is where Zeus and Hera had their honeymoon.
• Karlovassi village

  Karlovassi is a beautiful village and one of the two ports in Samos. Many places of natural beauty and wonderful beaches are found in the region. On the slopes of the hill is the old quarter of the town.
• Tours to Turkey

  Since Samos is very close to the Turkish coasts, many daily tours are frequently held to Kusadasi, the Turkish town right opposite Samos.
• Museum of Samos Wines

  It is housed in a magnificent 19th-century stone building, which originally operated as a private winery and later as a warehouse and barrel-making facility.
• Cave of Pythagoras

  This cave is the place where the famous mathematician Pythagoras was hiding when his political opponents were chasing after him.
• Tunnel of Eupalinus

  Constructed in the 6th century BC, this tunnel was a great technical work of the ancient times. This was a water tunnel and its construction took only ten years.
• Waterfalls

  Close to Karlovassi and Potami, there is a region of natural beauty with lush greenery, small rivers, and waterfalls. This is an ideal place to stroll around in nature.
• Monastery of Spiliani

  On the hill above Pythagorion is the interesting Monastery of Panagia Spiliani, constructed on top of a cave where a miraculous icon was found.
• Windsurfing

  Windsurfing can be practiced in Samos, particularly in the bay of Kokkari and in other beaches on the northern side of the island.