Samos is located in the Eastern Aegean Sea, between Chios and the Dodecanese island group. Samos lies very close to the Asia Minor coastline. Samos is a beautiful mountainous and green island in the east of Greece, nearby the Turkish coast. One of the most beautiful parts of the island you can find in the surroundings of the seaside resort Kokkari. There you can walk also delightfully. 

Samos is world renowned for the wonderful wines that it produces, more specifically the sweet White Muscat that is found nowhere else but on Samos. The Muscat grape, which is used in the White Muscat Wine, is the main crop used in Samos for wine production. Wines from Samos have won many prestigious international, as well as domestic awards.

The capital city of Samos is Vathi, which was built on slopes that surround Samos’ deepest bay. Throughout the centuries, Vathi has retained its beautiful and historical look, with old mansions and pastel facades that are still very evident today. Samos Town is a visit worth. In the evening it’s very cosy along the boulevard and in the main shopping street. And by day we recommend to visit at the higher situated Vathi, the old part of the city. Because of the pirates this area was built in the 17th century not too close to the seafront.

Samos is a very popular destination for tourists. Because of the fine beaches, and the wonderful opportunities for hiking, cycling, and windsurfing, it has come to rely heavily on the tourism trade as a major part of the island’s economy.

The seaside resort Kokkari is a good area where you can walk delightfully. But don’t think too light of it: you’re not walking in a park here, so a good description and enough water is very important. A beautiful walk takes you for instance to the Valley of the Nightingales. You walk through beautiful forests, with great views and you walk trough the picturesque streets of the mountain village of Manolates. Also the village Vourliotes is beautiful. When you arrive at the village square you can taste the fresh oranges from the surroundings.

Samos has much more to enjoy. Beautiful beaches, amusing villages, honey sellers and ceramists along the way. And for who loves a boat trip: you can also go to the Turkish town of Kusadasi, where you can shop till you drop.

With a rental car, you see everything on Samos. But especially when you take a walk, Samos is an oasis of quietness. Moreover the island has excellent buslines. Have fun on Samos!