One of the greatest engineering achievements of ancient times, a Greek wonder on the island of Samos, the 6th century BC Eupalinos Tunnel re-opened to the public this week following extensive restoration works. The 1,036m tunnel or Eupalinian aqueduct was excavated more than 2,500 years ago from both ends using the principles of geometry to …
A short guide to Karlovasi. The town of Karlovasi Karlovasi is the “ugly duckling” of Samos. At a first glance it may appear not as appealing to a tourist as Pythagorio, but it certainly has its own unique character. The reason is that Karlovasi was a very rich trading center during the early 1900s and …
A short guide to Pythagorio. Pythagorio town. Pythagorio has everything one can expect from an Aegean island. It is a vivid little town with plenty of bars, cafes and tavernas and a character that combines the history of the place with the lifestyle of a modern summer destination. It is the most popular choice of …
The best beaches of Samos in one list. Samos is an island blessed with a number of dreamy beatches that you shouldn’t miss when you visit. In order to help you organise your tour we present you the top 10 best as chosen by the locals of Samos for you to chose from! 1. Lemonakia …
A multifaceted Aegean island. Samos is one of these places that you have to visit more than once. I have been in this beautiful North Aegean island numerous times and after every single trip I realize that there were more things to see, to do, to discover. The reason for this is simple. Samos is …
Samos and the ancient art of wine-making. According to Greek mythology, the first king of Samos was Ancaeus, which apart of being son of Poseidon and member of the Argonauts, was also a wine producer of epic proportions. It is not a coincidence that the myth wants the first ruler of Samos to be a …