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“Kerveli” Beach has very warm, wave free, waters, and trees for natural shade. “Kerveli” is one of the most famous beaches of Samos’s east coast and it is located 13 km away from the city of Samos. It is situated in a small bay, therefore well-protected from the winds and wave …

Samos, the birthplace of the philosopher Pythagoras, is Greece’s gorgeous little secret. This is the new tribute to Samos, from the English “Telegraph” This enchanting, spiritual island is in the eastern Aegean Sea. Its spectacular hilly terrain is clothed in luscious vineyards, picturesque villages and fascinating ruins, and surrounded by tranquil …

Samos Airport The opening ceremony of the Samos Airport was held on June 23, 1963. At first only Douglas DC-3 (“Dakota”) commercial airplanes were used to transport passengers, three times a week (ticket cost was 380 drachmas!): 1948: A decision was made to find a suitable location and built the …

Monastery of Panagia Spiliani (Monastery of the Blessed Virgin Mary) The Monastery of Panagia Spiliani is built inside a cave, few miles northwest of Pythagorion. It is actually a cave-pit (or a cave church). The dimensions of the pit are: 120 x 36 meters, while its depth is 8,5 meters. …

Before Agios Konstantinos village, in North Samos, a road leads to Manolates village. Please be careful and drive slowly, not because you are at risk, but because you have to see and enjoy the amazing landscape! As the name states, the area is full of age-old plane-trees (“Plane tree” = …

Samos doesn’t have beaches and blue seas only. As an island, someone would expect to see sand, pebbles, waves and sea… But Samos hides many-many surprises for you! Its rich nature and its high mountains have created streams, rivers, and waterfalls! Exactly! Just 3 kilometers away of Karlovasi, in “Potami” …

On July 20, the day of Prophet Elijah’s celebration, we visited the chapel, which is located above the capital city of Samos and is open for pilgrimage. Given the opportunity, we took some beautiful panoramic photos of the city! Enjoy!

The Hole of Tzetze (or Kasoli) is a cave, located in Kosmadeon area, hidden in the woods. Its dimensions are 34 meters x 20 meters, its depth is 20 meters, while is situated at an altitude of 420 meters. It was first mentioned by I. Petrohilos 7/1952 [Hellenic Speleological Society …

In the area of ​​Mytilinioi (or Ano Batzolia or Tsigoli), at an altitude of 280 meters, a stone carved Dry Well is located, some 10 meters deep (nowadays). Standing by its side you feel dominant when you look down the valley of Hora, the Heraion in the distance, Hora to …

Below and on the right-hand side of the Monastery of Spilianis, is located, at an altitude of 94 meters, a cave called “Orygma Vrisouli” (Dimensions: 110 meters x 54 meters and Depth: 6,5 meters). It was first explored by I. Petrohilos 7/1952 [Hellenic Speleological Society (Hellenic Speleological Registry 205)]. What …