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
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
Vourliotes is a traditional mountain village on the north slopes of Mount Ampelos on Samos. It sits above Kokkari on the coast, set back among terraced Muscat vineyards and forest. Colourful stone houses cluster around a shaded central square ringed with tavernas. Narrow car-free lanes wind between them up and down the slope. The village … Read more
Manolates is a traditional stone village high on the north slopes of Mount Ampelos on the Greek island of Samos. It sits above the coastal resort of Kokkari at around 350 metres, reached by a winding road through pine forest and vineyard. The village is known for its car-free lanes of stepped stone, its houses … Read more