Attractions
The island of Samos has a diverse range of attractions to offer
visitors and is known for its gorgeous beaches. Some of the best
beaches include white pebbled Mykali, secluded Megalo Seitani, and
the nudist beach of Tsamadou, however the nearest beach to the town
of Samos is Gagkou. If you manage to pull yourself away from all
this, a visit to the ancient Temple of Hera (a UNESCO World
Heritage Site) is a sightseeing must. Explore Pythagoras Cave to
get historical and philosophical perspective on the island, and
visit the Ancient Theatre of Pythagorio for more cultural
insights.
Samos Beaches
The coast of Samos has many beautiful beaches to enjoy. Mykali
Beach, south of Samos town, is covered in white pebbles and lapped
by emerald waters. On the mountainous north-west coast of Samos,
visitors will find the secluded Megalo Seitani beach which can...
see full detailsTemple of Hera
The largest Greek temple ever built, the Temple of Hera was one
of the essential sanctuaries of ancient Greece, and is now a great
sightseeing attraction. It was built near the mouth of the Imvrasos
River for worship of the goddess who, according...
see full detailsPythagoras Cave
One of the great attractions on Samos is the cave where
Pythagoras lived and worked as a philosopher, mathematician,
astrologer, doctor and musician. Legend has it he used the cave as
refuge from the tyranny of Polycrates. The site is made up of...
see full detailsAncient Theatre of Pythagorio
Just below the ruins of the Spiliani monastery, the tell-tale
remnants of the Ancient Theatre of Pythagorio can still be seen.
The stage and one tier of seats remain in place and indicate how
grand this venue must have been in its heyday....
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