A Samos yacht charter is the hire of a catamaran, motor yacht or sailing yacht from Samos, taken as a crewed private charter, a shared cruise or a self-skippered bareboat charter, for a day cruise or a week in the eastern Aegean. The bases are Pythagorio and Samos Marina, and Vathy in the north. Plan … Read more
Samos airport transfers run from Samos International Airport (SMI), 3 kilometres south-west of Pythagoreio and 14 from Samos Town (Vathy), by pre-booked private transfer, airport taxi or the KTEL bus. A private transfer meets you in arrivals with a name sign and drives door to door on a fixed fare, and covers the ferry ports … Read more
The Zoodochos Pigi Monastery stands on the far eastern tip of Samos, above Cape Prasso and southeast of the capital. Founded in the sixteenth century, the walled compound holds a domed katholikon, a carved wooden iconostasis and old icons. A shaded courtyard and a seaward terrace look out over the water toward the Turkish coast. … Read more
Avlakia is a small seaside village on the north coast of Samos, set between Kokkari to the west and Agios Konstantinos to the east. The settlement gathers around a little fishing harbour, a narrow pebble beach and a row of seafront fish tavernas. Homes climb the lower slope of Mount Ampelos behind a single coast … Read more
Samos is one of the largest and greenest islands of the eastern Aegean, sitting just off the Turkish coast. This map guide explains how the island is laid out, so you can plan around its size, mountains, coasts and towns. Understanding the layout matters here because Samos is big, with sights, beaches and villages spread … Read more
Samos, an island in the eastern Aegean, offers ideal conditions for diving and snorkelling enthusiasts. Its clear, warm waters and diverse marine life make it a prime destination for underwater exploration. Plan the whole trip with Greece Tours. With numerous dive centres and snorkelling spots, Samos caters to both beginners and experienced divers. From vibrant … Read more
Agios Konstantinos is a small seaside village on the green north coast of Samos, set about midway between Kokkari and Karlovasi. The settlement is best known for its flowers, its plane-shaded seafront and a pebble shore that drops quickly into clear water. Homes climb the lower slope of Mount Ampelos behind a single coast road, … Read more
Limnionas is a small, quiet beach on the far southwest corner of Samos. It lies west of the Votsalakia and Balos resorts, near the end of the coast road. The cove sits under the western flank of Mount Kerkis, the highest mountain on the island. A sand-and-pebble shore, clear water and a tiny fishing harbour … Read more
Poseidonio is a small fishing and yachting harbour village on the east coast of Samos, set in a green bay southeast of the island capital. Named after Poseidon, the sea god, it keeps a quiet, traditional character built around its port. Fishing boats and a compact marina fill the sheltered water, seafront tavernas serve the … Read more
Samos offers a quieter, greener alternative to the famous Cyclades for a destination wedding in Greece. The large eastern-Aegean island, birthplace of Pythagoras and home of sweet Muscat wine, sets vows against vineyards, ancient marble, harbour marinas and pine-backed coves rather than crowded whitewashed cliffs. Couples marry in the UNESCO harbour town of Pythagorio, in … Read more