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
Ireo is a small seaside village on the flat south coast of Samos, about 8 km west of Pythagorio and named after the ancient sanctuary of Hera beside it. The village blends a long pebble-and-sand beach with the ruins of the Heraion, one of the largest temple sites of the Greek world, whose single standing … 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
Kokkari is a former fishing village on the north coast of Samos, about 10 km west of the capital Vathy. Whitewashed houses climb the slope above a small harbour where fishing boats still tie up beside tavernas. A rocky headland closes the bay, crowned by a small chapel that marks the village skyline. Kokkari now … Read more