Samos is an island of the northeastern Aegean Sea. It is the birthplace of the great philosopher & mathematician Pythagoras. Samos is one of the prettiest Greek islands and is a very short distance away from the coasts of Turkey (just 1200 meters at Mykali's strait).

   Samos is an island rich in history, with many important archaeological and paleontological findings and sites It is also famous for its wine that has received many international awards.

   If someone wishes to visit Samos there are many options. There are ferry boats from Piraeus, Salonica, Chios, Lesvos and other nearby islands to Samos. During the summer period there are ships/ flying dolphins daily that connect Samos to other Dodecanese islands and Turkey.

   There are also daily domestic flights with Olympic Airways and Aegean Airlines from Athens or Salonica to Samos. During the summer period many charter flights are added from destinations like United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Austria etc flying directly to Samos.

   Samos town is the capital of the island. With a unique amphitheatrically placed natural environment (due to its high mountains) Samos combines the sea freshness with the mountaneous breeze.

   Samos town's gulf is the biggest natural gulf of the island but the island is full of smaller gulfs for you to explore.

   The whole island is green from the vert and has unique paths to follow with a car or on foot. Samos is full of historical monasteries and country churches,  traditional preservable settlements and many beautiful beaches. Some of the beaches are really difficult to be reached unless you get one of the tourist boats that organize trips for them.

   The tour of the island will astonish you. For this tour you can take the local bus or rent a car/ bike.