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INFORMATION about SAMOS |
| INTRODUCTION: |
| Samos is a magnificent island, which seems to have been touched by a divine hand. Apart from being blessed with sheer natural beauty, the island of Samos is also the birthplace of the famous physicist Pythagoras. |
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| LOCATION: |
| The island of Samos is a part of the Eastern Aegean Islands cluster and it is located at a very close distance to the Turkish coastline, on the eastern part as well as the island of Ikaria, on the western part. |
| AREA: | | 476 sq.km | | POPULATION: |
| 42000 |
| CAPITAL: |
| Samos or Vathi |
| MORPHOLOGY: |
| The verdurous island of Samos pulses with pine forests, olive groves, vineyards, infinite coasts and crystal waters. |
| SEASONS: |
| The island of Samos is an ideal resort for secluded vacations, even during the summer months that are considered to be the high tourist season of the island. |
| ATTRACTIONS: |
SIGHTS:
The Byzantine church of Agios Ioannis and the monasteries at Samos.
The Byzantine church of Agios Ioannis, the monastery of Panagia Vrontiani, the graves, the castle of Lazaros and the remains of the castle of Loulouda at Vourliotes.
The ruins of the Byzantine castle, the churches of Metamorphossi and Kimisi Theotokou, the tanneries, the pottery workshops, the mansion of the potentate and the university of mathematics at Karlovassi.
The churches of Panagia at Kokkari.
The monasteries of Evagelistria and Agios Ioannis at Marathokabos.
The churches and the monastery at Mitilinii.
The relics of the wall of Polykratis at the ancient town, the roman spa, the tower of Logothetis, the ancient theater, the mains of Efpalinio as well as the church and the tower of Sarakinis at Pythagorio.
Themonasteries at Pyrgos.
The primary school and the church of Agia Paraskevi at Hora.
MUSEUMS:
The archaeological and the ecclesiastic - byzantine museums, the picture gallery and the municipal library at Samos.
The paleontology museum at Mitilinii.
The archaeological and cultural museums at Pythagorio.
NATURE:
The fountain of Pnakas at Vourliotes.
The waterfalls at Karlovassi.
The several caves at Marathokabos.
The cave Tripiovrahos at Pyrgos. |
| SPORTS / RECREATION: |
| If you have a boat you can wharf at Samos, Pythagorio and Karlovassi. | | ENTERTAINMENT: |
| At the island of Samos you will find several restaurants, taverns, cafeterias and bars for your entertainment. | | LOCAL EVENTS: |
The celebration of the union of the island with Greece on November the 11th at Samos.
The anniversary of the battle at Mikali on August the 6th and the festival of the fishermen on June at Pythagorio.
The several saint festival at every village of the island. | | LOCAL PRODUCTS: |
| At the island of Samos you can buy the famous local wines, ceramic artifacts, honey and handmade carpet. | | MAJOR TOWNS / CITIES / VILLAGES |
Samos or Vathi
Samos or Vathi is the capital and the port of the island of Samos and it is outspread on the cove of the large gulf. The settlement, built amphitheatrically, is one of the most beautiful insular towns and it pulses with neoclassical buildings and mansions that give a tint of nobility to the traditional town.
Vourliotes
The verdant village of Vourliotes is the settlement that has the major production of wine all over the island of Samos.
Karlovassi
Outspread on a wide area, the town of Karlovassi, full of imposing buildings, reflects the glory of the past in a unique manner. Additionally, the attractive settlement that is gifted with plenty natural beauties and sightseeing, is an ideal resort for relaxing vacations.
Pythagorio
Built on the ruins of the ancient Samos, the village of Pythagorio is the most frequented tourist resort of the island of Samos. Old traditional houses, stone paved alleys, flowered spots emit a truly romantic essence that shall definitely amaze you.
Pyrgos
Pyrgos is a mountainous village built in the heart of a verdurous region, full of traditional houses and narrow alleys.
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| TRANSPORTATION: |
BY FERRY:
From Piraeus to the port of Vathi and Karlovassi there are itineraries all through the year. The duration of the journey is 9 hours and 25 minutes. Moreover, from the port of Rafina there are also itineraries to the island of Samos. The island of Samos is also connected with he Cyclades Islands, Ikaria, the Dodekanese Islands, Thessalonica, Chios, Fourni and Turkey.
Information:
Port authority of Piraeus: +30 (210) 4226000
Port authority of Rafina: +30 (22940) 22487
Port authority of Samos: +30 (22730) 27318
Port authority of Karlovassi: +30 (22730) 30888
Port authority of Pythagorio: +30 (22730) 61225
BY AIRPLANE:
From the airport Eleftherios Venizelos at Spata to the airport of Samos, there are fights all through the year. The duration of the flight is 1 hour. The airport of the island is located at a distance of 20 km from the capital. The island of Samos is also connected with Thessalonica.
Information:
Eleftherios Venizelos airport at Spata: +30 (210) 3530000
Olympic airways of Samos: +30 (22730) 23927
Airport of Samos: +30 (22730) 61219
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| USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS: |
Police department of Samos: +30 (22730) 27404
Municipality of Samos: +30 (22730) 27340
Taxi station of Samos: +30 (22730) 28404
Eleftherios Venizelos airport at Spata: +30 (210) 3530000
Olympic airways of Samos: +30 (22730) 23927
Airport of Samos: +30 (22730) 61219
Port authority of Piraeus: +30 (210) 4226000
Port authority of Rafina: +30 (22940) 22487
Port authority of Samos: +30 (22730) 27318
Port authority of Karlovassi: +30 (22730) 30888
Port authority of Pythagorio: +30 (22730) 61225 |
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