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
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. Plan the whole … 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
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
Ikaria and Samos sit side by side in the eastern Aegean, close enough to combine on a single trip yet different in character. Ikaria is wild, mountainous and thinly developed, a Blue Zone known for exceptional longevity and all-night village festivals. Samos is larger, greener and far more built up, with fuller tourist infrastructure and … Read more
Choosing between Milos and Samos pits a small volcanic Cycladic island against a large, green and lush north Aegean one. Plan island tours and tickets through My Greece Tours. This comparison is a common question in the Milos travel guide. The sections below compare the landscapes, the beaches, the vibe, the access and which island … Read more