Samos: visitor guide

North Aegean · Forest · ancient science · wine

Samos’s UNESCO heritage at Pythagoreio, Kokkari coast and mountain villages are spread out. Consider four nights and two bases.

Pythagoreio or Vathy

Flight or long ferry from Piraeus

5 days

5 days

May–June and September–October

5 days

Large and mountainous; a car is most flexible.

Places to see

• Pythagoreio, Tunnel of Eupalinos and Heraion.
• Kokkari, Vathy, Manolates and Potami waterfalls.

Things to do

• Taste Muscat in island vineyards.
• Walk Potami, windsurf at Kokkari or take a boat.

What to eat

• Chickpea fritters, stuffed goat and bourekia.
• Samos Muscat wine and tahini sweets.

Restaurant picks

• Four Seasons · Pythagoreio · harbour food.
• Meltemi · Kokkari · seafood.
• Vergina · Vathy · Greek cooking.

Getting there and around

• Flights to Samos Airport; ferries from Piraeus and nearby islands.
• Buses can be limited/seasonal; plan a car for mountains and the north.