Samos suits families through shallow sandy beaches, a green mountainous interior, and easy ancient sights within short drives. The eastern Aegean island sits off the Turkish coast, larger than the small Cyclades, so a car and one beach base cut daily driving. Calm east and north-coast shallows, relaxed southwest bays, forest waterfalls, and kid-sized ancient … Read more
The Eupalinos Tunnel is an ancient aqueduct cut straight through a mountain on the Greek island of Samos. Engineers drove it through solid rock to carry spring water to the ancient harbour town now called Pythagorio. The work dates from the classical era, under the tyrant Polycrates, and it survives largely intact. Its fame rests … Read more
Samos rewards travellers who want more than a single beach. This large, green island off the Turkish coast carries a UNESCO-listed ancient town, the vast Heraion sanctuary. North-coast pebble coves and the terraced vineyards that produce its famous sweet Muscat wine. The birthplace of Pythagoras, Samos joins early science, deep history and mountain scenery on … Read more