The island of Samos is one of the favorite islands of Greece, which hosted many famous thinkers, met the sesame needs of the Ottoman Empire at the time (it is known that its name comes from here), and attracted the attention of tourists with its historical structures and natural beauties.
It is located opposite the Dilek Peninsula. The capital of this island, known as the eighth largest Greek island, is Vathy.
Places to Visit on Samos Island
Samos has always attracted attention with its natural beauties and historical buildings. Now, let's look at the places you can visit and enjoy when you go there.
Here is the list of places to visit on Samos Island
Pythagorio
It is one of the popular places and where the famous mathematician Pythagoras was born and raised. If you are interested in famous thinkers such as Pythagoras, I recommend you visit this place. In addition to the statue of Pythagoras, there is also the Pythagorean Archaeological Museum. Museum; It contains many structures such as historical structures, artifacts and clay tablets unearthed from Pythagoras and Samos.
There are also many restaurants, cafes and souvenir shops where you can buy nice things, lined up side by side in the side streets and on the beach. You can visit these places after having a nice tour. Then, there are many hotels and hostels where you can stay.
vathy
The moment you get off the port, you will find yourself in Vathy, one of the most populated areas of Samos Island. This is the center of Samos Island. From the moment you leave the port, you will be greeted by various shops, cafes and restaurants. Additionally, this becomes one of the most enjoyable places to walk at night.
In addition, there are the Samos Archaeological Museum and the Samos Wine Museum. Since this island also produces wine, you can taste the island's wines in various cafes and restaurants after visiting the wine museum. The most prominent are Muscat wines. Don't forget to taste it.
Kokkari
If you want to enjoy the most beautiful beaches of the island, this should be your next stop. In addition to Tsamadou and Lemonakia beaches, it also has its own beach in the center. You can also make your day better by participating in the Taverna activities held during the day.
There are various venues, unique shops and souvenir shops on the streets of Kokkari. After wandering around the streets as you wish, you can stay in hotels and hostels in Kokkari.
Eupalinos Tunnel
One of the most visited places is the Eupalinos Tunnel, which has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and is defined as the 8th wonder of the world. It is known that Pythagoras built this tunnel to bring water to his village. And these waters are transported through pipes made of ceramics.
Its total length is known as 1036 meters. It is known that it was built using the knowledge of geometry with the possibilities of that time. For this reason, it was a structure built in the 6th century BC and was very successful in terms of engineering.