Η Σάμος είναι ένα από τα ελληνικά νησιά που ξεχωρίζει για τις εκπληκτικές παραλίες και το όμορφο φυσικό τοπίο. It is an excellent destination for nature holidays!
The capital of the island is Vathi, but a drive along the coastline will take you to many picturesque seaside villages, like Kokkari, the Pythagorean, Karlovasi and Heraio. As for the beaches of Samos, διαθέτουν ένα εξωτικό τοπίο. Η Τσαμαδού, ο Άγιος Κωνσταντίνος, το Ποτοκάκι και τα Λεμονάκια είναι μερικές από τις κορυφαίες παραλίες της Σάμου. Χάρη στο μεγάλο της μέγεθος, Samos has a wide variety of beaches, isolated and organized! There are also some nudist beaches.
Samos is also an ideal base for quick getaways! For those in the mood for a quick trip, there is a daily ferry connection between Samos and Kusadasi in Turkey.
Samos is not only one of the most popular, but also one of the most beautiful islands of Greece. This jewel of the Eastern Aegean stands out for its lush natural environment, its picturesque fishing villages and stunning beaches. Since the island of Samos is very close to the Turkish coast, there are daily ferries to Kusadasi in Turkey. Additional, holidays in Samos are a great opportunity to travel to the nearby islands of Ikaria and Fourni.
Tradition said that the goddess Hera was born and raised in this village. This is why a sanctuary was built to Hera (Great) in ancient times. The temple was destroyed in the 6th century BC. for an unknown reason. Its renovation was never completed. Later the sanctuary was converted into a Christian church.
Just outside Pythagorion, on the way to the airport, there are the ruins of a large Hellenistic gymnasium. In Roman times this gymnasium was turned into a public bath.
Its name means "little Samos" and it is easily accessible from the ports of Pythagoreion and Ormos Marathokampos. Its beauty attracts many visitors who come to relax on the two sandy beaches.
Τα περισσότερα καταστήματα στη Σάμο είναι συγκεντρωμένα στις κύριες πόλεις του νησιού, όπως το Βαθύ, το Καρλόβασι και το Πυθαγόρειο. Αυτές οι τρεις πόλεις είναι οι μεγαλύτερες του νησιού και έχουν όλα τα είδη καταστημάτων στη Σάμο: καταστήματα με ρούχα και παπούτσια, βιβλιοπωλεία, σούπερ μάρκετ, παντοπωλεία και πολλά άλλα. There are also many souvenir shops in the main tourist spots of Samos and in various villages of the island.
Οι καταδύσεις στη Σάμο σταδιακά αναπτύσσονται ως δημοφιλής δραστηριότητα στο νησί. Ορισμένα καταδυτικά κέντρα της Σάμου έχουν ανοίξει τα τελευταία χρόνια σε τουριστικά μέρη του νησιού, like the Pythagorean, Karlovasi, Kokkari and Kerveli. These centers offer lessons for all levels and trips to interesting dive sites, such as Kerbelis Reef or old shipwrecks.
Although Samos is quite windy in the summer, windsurfing is not so developed. There are only a few windsurfing centers in Samos, which are mainly located on the north side of the island. These centers offer lessons for all levels and rent the appropriate equipment. Τα καλύτερα σημεία για windsurfing στη Σάμο είναι το Κοκκάρι, η παραλία του Αγίου Κωνσταντίνου και η Τσαμαδού, όπου το καλοκαίρι πνέουν ισχυροί βόρειοι άνεμοι.
Winds and waters in Samos: Water skiing, wake surf, monoski ή kneeboard, the options are many and suitable for children or adults to learn how to master the sea. Μαθήματα βασικού επιπέδου σε ξηρά στην αρχή, για να τελειοποιηθούν οι κινήσεις πριν ανέβεις στα κύματα.
Για έμπειρους θαλάσσιους σκιέρ ή wakeboarders, they are a pleasure to be towed by the club's state-of-the-art Mastercraft which has all the necessary equipment and proper supervision by professional instructors and guides.
Most restaurants in Samos are traditional Greek taverns, but there are also some places with international dishes. Η πλειοψηφία των εστιατορίων της Σάμου βρίσκονται σε τουριστικά μέρη, like Kokkari, Karlovasi, το Βαθύ, ο Μαραθόκαμπος, το Πυθαγόρειο αλλά και κατά μήκος των οργανωμένων παραλιών. Όλα προσφέρουν μια μεγάλη ποικιλία από συνταγές θαλασσινών και κάθε πιάτο είναι φτιαγμένο με τοπικά φρέσκα υλικά. Μην χάσετε το νόστιμο σπιτικό κρασί, as Samos is famous for its high quality wine production.
On the eastern side of the Aegean, Samos is a wonderful island that offers many entertainment options. Although its nightlife is not so crazy and wild, there are some lively Samos bars and clubs to enjoy a romantic or fun night out. Most bars in Samos have a lounge atmosphere and are ideal for relaxation, enjoying a glass of wine, a beer or a fruity cocktail. Although most of them stay open until a little after midnight, there are some clubs that keep it until the morning.
The most popular nightlife spot in Samos is Vathi. Other options include the village of Karlovasi, with Ginger bars, Garage and On the Rocks, and the village of Pythagoreio with the famous Corner Bar. In the bars of Samos you will probably hear rock or mainstream pop music, but also atmospheric pieces. Στο Κοκκάρι υπάρχουν επίσης μπαρ και beach bar που μένουν ανοιχτά μέχρι αργά το βράδυ.
