Samos International Airport, named Aristarchos of Samos after the ancient astronomer, is the island’s single air gateway and carries the code SMI. It sits on the southeast coast about 3 km from Pythagorio and roughly 14 km from Vathy, the capital. The airport handles domestic flights from Athens and Thessaloniki plus seasonal charter and scheduled … Read more
Pythagorio sits on the southeast coast of Samos, wrapped around a sheltered bay where the ancient capital once stood. The town takes its name from Pythagoras, the mathematician born on the island. Whitewashed lanes climb the hillside above a working marina, and ancient monuments cluster within a short walk of the quay. This guide covers … Read more
Samos sits at the far eastern edge of the Aegean, close to the Turkish coast and a long way from Athens. Reaching this green, mountainous island means choosing between two clear paths. The first is a fast flight into the airport near Pythagorio. The second is a longer sea crossing to one of its two … Read more