Holiday in Samos

What makes Samos special as a destination?

Samos, the birthplace of the mathematician Pythagoras and the goddess Hera, is one of the greenest and most diverse islands in the eastern Aegean. Dense pine and cypress forests, rushing mountain streams, and fertile valleys with vineyards cover the mountainous island, whose highest peak, Kerkis, rises steeply from the sea at 1,434 meters. The famous Samos Muscat wine has been produced since antiquity and is one of the oldest wine varieties in the world. The capital Vathy impresses with its natural harbor and neoclassical mansions, while the Archaeological Museum houses one of the most significant collections of archaic art — including the over 5-meter-high Kouros of Samos. The Heraion, the ancient temple of the goddess Hera, and the Tunnel of Eupalinos, a masterful aqueduct from the 6th century BC, are both UNESCO World Heritage sites and testify to the island's former significance. The beaches of Samos are among the most beautiful in the Aegean: Tsamadou with its turquoise blue water, Potami with the nearby waterfall, and Psili Ammos with fine golden sand. The picturesque fishing village of Kokkari, with its stone houses and taverns right by the water, is a paradise for windsurfers and connoisseurs alike. Samos is only 1.6 kilometers from the Turkish coast — a day trip to Kusadasi and Ephesus is easily possible.