Samos Island, Greece

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  The evergreen island of the world famous mathematician Pythagoras and the astrophysicist Aristarchos with its large dream-like sandy beaches, its crystal clear deep blue waters, its traditional settlements, its graphic narrow streets and its exquisite passages will offer you an unforgettable vacation. Flooded in vegetation, with its vast unique vineyards, its rich growth and majestic sunrises, is ready to welcome you to its summer excursions and tours.

  Ideal for the lovers of the natural life and beauty, the trails and the magically picturesque sites, offer themselves to walking and mountain climbing. With ecological, historical and paleontological interest the island would satisfy even the most demanding visitor

  The tradition and folklore through the revival of the various traditions and customs gushes out at every traditional village of the island. It is not accidental that the admiration of the visitors is plentiful when coming across the art of woodcarving that emerge from within the exquisite iconostasis present at the churches, the impressive workmanship of the icon paintings and the ecclesiastical architecture. The architecture and the immeasurable good-natured hospitality of the inhabitants convert the island in a summer refuge of pleasure and leisure.

  Even though Samos is very green and mountainous with exquisite rich vegetation, its climate is that of a sea surrounded area, with mild winters and cool summers. Due to its terrain and exceptional climate, the island produces agricultural, fish, wood, and minerals products.

  Standing out from all of these are its vineyards and wine, the well-known Moschato or as the ancients called it " the anthosmias - the beautifully scented " is also exported to France. Their honey and oil is also exquisite.

  The sight seeing of the island includes, the Art Gallery with historic relics of the island dating back to the revolution of 1821, the constitution of the island and portraits of its royals. In the small church of Saint John an exquisite sample of post-Byzantine archeology can be found.

  For swimming we recommend the pebbly beaches of Gakos and Roditses while outside of the city the beaches of Psili Ammos, Kerveli, Klima and Poseidon are worth visiting.

  Don't forget to attend the local festivities, at the open air festival of Saint Nikolas and Saint Spiridona on the 6th and 12th of December respectively. At these festivals a unique local recipe "giorti" is offered to the visitors, which is made from meat and wheat.

  The beaches of the island are famous for their majestic landscapes, their dazzling sandy shorelines and their crystal clear blue waters, in combination with its evergreen surroundings. Standing out are, the beaches of Saint Constantine, Votsalakia, Avlakia, Potami, the Small and Large Saitani and the beach at Marathokambos bay.

  Furthermore Kokkari the most graphic fish harbor of the island, the pure white beach of Lemonakia, the beaches of Potokaki and Samiopoula a charming small island on the most Southern shores of the island.

  The visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy the sport of their liking and at the same time enjoy their vacation on the island. The beaches offer themselves to wind surfing and many other water sports, while many hotels are equipped with tennis fields. The amazingly pictorial fishing areas that are spread out through out the island will fascinate the fishing fans. North of Vathi you will find a complex of small little islands, Prasonisi, St Nikolaos, Diaporti, Strogylo, and Makronisi.

  On the eastern shores of the island Dafnes, Melissovraha, Kerbelis bay, and the shores of Hondro Vouno while south you can find Poseidonio, at the strait between Samos and Turkey and the shores of Kiriakou. Also south of Iraion close to the islet of Samiopoula are the beaches of Spatharaion. West you will find Katergo, Palaiochori, the Plakes, Small and Large Pounta and St Isidoros. Finally north we recommend the location of Krunder between St Konstantinos and Karlovasi and the region or theWater reservoir close to Kokkari.

  You will find many Rental rooms, apartments and hotel resorts, which offer luxury during your stay, together with organized beaches, athletic installations, parking, garages, restaurants and nightclubs. The food is offered generously in every graphic tavern and restaurant with amazing local specialties, Greek and International cuisine, and ready to satisfy every gastronomical quest. Standing out is the "Kes-Kes", which is made with wheat and is offered either on its own or is together with loukoumades (Greek doughnuts).

  Your pleasant stay on the island will be accompanied by entertaintment, which is apparent at the beachfront tourist centers, like the town of Samos, Pithagorio, Karlovasi, Kokkari, and Marathokambos Bay. In all these locations you can find nightclubs, discotheques, clubs that can satisfy your every musical and dancing choice.

  We believe that the island will manage to fascinate and offer you an unforgettable vacation full of leisure and delight.

  We will arrange for you an accoommmodation in the best hotels in Samos.

Please note that we make discounts for our permanent clients. (10-20%)

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