Where to Stay on Samos: Vathy, Pythagorio and Kokkari

August 16, 2026July 16, 2026 by Yannis Divramis

Where to stay on Samos depends on which corner of this large eastern-Aegean island fits your plans. Samos stretches about 43 km from Pythagorio in the southeast to Karlovasi in the northwest, so a single base cannot sit beside every beach and monument. Four main areas anchor most trips: Pythagorio for history and the airport, … Read more

Ikaria to Samos Ferry: The Eastern Aegean Hop

July 15, 2026July 3, 2026 by Yannis Divramis

The Ikaria to Samos ferry runs a short crossing across the eastern Aegean, linking two islands with very different characters. Ikaria carries a wild, self-reliant mood; Samos spreads wider, greener and busier with harbours. Boats generally leave from Agios Kirykos on Ikaria’s south coast and reach Karlovasi or Vathy on Samos. Many sailings call at … Read more