Samos, mostly famous for the production of wine from antiquity until nowadays, is an extremely verdant island, full of olive groves, pinewoods and vineyards. Moreover, the extended beaches, the crystal clear waters and the traditional settlements, interspersed all over the beautiful landscape, compose a charming icon, rendering the island of Samos an ideal resort for your vacations.

The island of Samos belongs to the N.E. Aegean Islands cluster, is situated at the Aegean Sea and is located at a very close distance to the Turkish coastline. The island of Samos covers an area of 476 sq. km., has a coastline of 159 km and has approximately 42.000 inhabitants.

Samos or Vathi, the capital and the port of the island, is outspread at the cove of a large gulf. Built amphitheatrically, this is one of the most beautiful insular towns. The neoclassical buildings and the mansions, the sacred churches, the picturesque old town with the uphill alleys and the traditional houses, create a magnificent icon.

Touring around the island of Samos, apart from the very promising capital, you will also come across various interesting settlements. Agios Konstantinos, a much-frequented traditional village, Vourliotes, a verdant village famous for the production of wine, Karlovassi, the most glorious resort of the island, Pythagorio, an ideal tourist resort, as well as Kokkari, Mytilini, Marathokambos, Pyrgos, are only few of the most interesting destinations of Samos.

The island of Samos is considered to be a perfect choice for your holidays if you are interested in combining your ecological with your paleontological interests.