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    Samos Holidays

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    Samos holidays are like a greatest hits of Greek culture. The scenery's picturesque, the food's super traditional and the history's as enticing as the sandy beaches.

    One for history buffs

    Age-old architecture and myths and legends are Samos’ bread and butter. This Aegean island’s packed to the rafters with ancient Greek bits and bobs, which makes package holidays more than just a fly and flop affair. It’s the birthplace of the mathematician Pythagoras and the goddess Hera – the surviving columns of the Temple of Hera can still be seen today. Elsewhere, vast olive groves are punctuated by regular reminders of ancient times – ranging from the Eupalino Tunnel to the ruins of an ancient theatre.

    Peaks and pebbles

    As holiday destinations go, Samos is one of the runaway winners when it comes to seafront scenery. Pick any of the island’s pebbled beaches, and the image will contain petite whitewashed villas, patchy green mountainsides and a token fishing boat or two. They’re ideal for a dose of peace and quiet, even during the summer months. Dainty coves take precedence on the north coast, while the south-side haunts stretch their legs out along the shores of the Aegean Sea. Sandy numbers like Psili Ammos elbow their way in here and there, too.

    True Greek

    Some places try to cater for every Tom, Dick and Harry’s favourite thing, but the island of Samos sticks to what it knows best. Music-led Greek nights are a staple fixture during any up-tempo evening, particularly in Samos Town and Pythagorion. The latter of the two’s got a terracotta-fringed harbour that pulls in yachts and restaurant-goers like an oversized magnet.

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    At a glance

    • Throw down a towel on Psili Ammos Beach
    • Delve into the Eupalino Tunnel
    • Eat meze at a seafront taverna

    Destinations in Samos

    Top Destinations

    • Kokkari

      Holidays to Kokkari, a small village on the Greek island of Samos, promise a welcome as warm as the summer sunshine.

    • Pythagorion

      Pythagorion holidays take a triple-pronged approach – think ancient sightseeing spots, a handsome harbour and top-rated beaches.

    • Samos Town

      A thoroughly Greek island getaway, holidays to Samos Town offer beaches, bustling streets and ancient treasures by the boatload.

    • Karlovasi

      With a sprinkling of secluded beaches, waterfalls and worthy coastal excursions, holidays to Karlovasi are a dose of Greek enchantment.

    Top things to See and Do in Samos

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    • NIGHTLIFE
    • FOOD & DRINK
    • All types of beaches

      The beaches in Samos range from fine-sand stretches to chunky pebbled coves, and can be found on every side of the island. A sea breeze cools down the beaches in the north – great for kids and watersports aficionados.

    • The big beach

      Psili Ammos Beach is a family-pleaser – it’s got shallow waters and a decent line-up of sunloungers, parasols and tavernas. The beach itself is a fine-sand sweep about a 20-minute drive from Pythagorion.

    • The secret beach

      Lesser-known beaches spot the south-west coast of Samos. Mountain-framed Marathokampos Bay and the matching hamlet of Balos are less than an hour’s drive from Pythagorion. Here, a barely-touched shingle beach unravels in front of sugar-white houses.

    • Bargain Buys

      Honey is a Samos speciality, so supermarkets line their shelves with the stuff. Home-grown honey stalls also pop up along the roadside between Pythagorion and Pyrgos.

    • Mid-Range Buys

      For 10 euros or so, you can score a bottle of Samos’ sweet wine. Samos Town is home to a wine museum offering a medley of sugary Muscats, while Karlovassi Winery will take you through the how-tos of wine-making. It’s about a 40-minute drive from Samos Town.

    • Designer Buys

      Jewellery boutiques glitter on the streets of Kokkini village and along Harbour Road in Pythagorion. Some of the shops sell exclusive pieces by designers like Sarina Beza and Efi Poursaitidou, but be warned – they come with sky-high price tags.

    • Laid-back evenings

      Northerly Kokkari steals the award for the most laid-back village in Samos. The tavernas along the waterfront offer sunset views and Greek nights with a traditional music soundtrack. When it comes to quality food, Pythagorion wins out. First-rate restaurants necklace the harbour town’s waterfront.

    • Lively evenings

      Samos Town is the place to be for great nightlife. Waterfront bars do a line in cocktails and there are a couple of live music bars. Greek music also stars in the bars – otherwise known as bouzoukias – that liven up Pythagorion’s harbour front.

    • Samos wine

      Dessert wine has topped drink menus on Samos since 1,200 BC. Muscat grapes and an oak barrel ageing process make for a sugar-sweet after-dinner drink.

    • Kolokithopita

      Samos locals traditionally lunch on Kolokithopita – a coil or pocket-shaped filo pastry pie stuffed with sweet pumpkin, onions, feta cheese and mint.

    • Feta saganaki

      Feta saganaki is a sweet and savoury starter of pan-fried feta cheese drizzled in locally-made honey. To add a bit of crunch, it’s sprinkled with sesame seeds

    • Garides

      Samos and seafood go together like Italy and pizza. You’ll see the word ‘garides’ all over restaurant menus – that’s grilled shrimp in a gloopy tomato and feta sauce.

    • Gemista

      Gemista might as well be the national dish of Samos. Tomatoes and peppers get their insides scooped out before being stuffed with a mix of rice, pine nuts, onions and olive oil. Sometimes the chef throws in minced beef to spice things up.

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