Samos the Greek island Samos is a Greek island in the north of the Aegean Sea, bordering near the Turkish coast and is one of the most visited Greek islands by tourists from different countries of the world. The island is one of the greenest islands in the region and filled with famous Greek myths like the myth of Hera. Samos Island is said to be the birthplace of Hera, the goddess of Zeus. Samos Muscat wine has been famous since antiquity for its special taste, remaining the brand's flagship product. Samos is also famous as the birthplace of the Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras who named the Pythagorean theorem after him. Others famous are the philosophers Melissus of Samos and Epicurus, and the astronomer Aristarchus of Samos, the first known individual to propose that the Earth revolves around the sun. Accommodations If you are wondering where to sleep in Samos, you have to know that you will have many options. Rosmarinus Studios is a perfect destination with the natural environment to enjoy vacations in Samos. The apartment studio offers comfortable stay and facilities, including air conditioning, kitchenette, refrigerator, ironing facilities, coffee machine, terrace, dining table. The Rosmarinus studio is surrounded by trees and a floral garden with a sun terrace. The nearby beach is one of the best on the island. Virginia Hotel is located 12 minutes walk from the beach. The hotel offers you a perfect place to accommodate yourself on the beautiful island. Each accommodation has free wireless internet and complimentary buffet breakfast. Guests can choose between different types of rooms: standard rooms, rooms with panoramic sea views, studios with kitchenettes and double rooms with connecting doors for families. The rooms provided facilities such as electric kettle, hairdryer, clothes rack, free toiletries, refrigerator, outdoor furniture, hot tub. The Hotel has a swimming-pool on the roof and a garden with panoramic views. Aria Hotel Samos Town is perfect for a family, budget, backpackers,business holiday and groups. The aparthotel features 20 comfortable rooms featuring a microwave oven, a mini-refrigerator, a washing machine, well-appointed with air conditioning and kitchen facilities. Every single room has a balcony facing the horizon, where you can watch the spectacular sunsets in the evenings. The Hotel is pet-friendly. At breakfast they serve homemade jams, fresh fruits and vegetables from the garden. Supermarkets There are plenty of shops that can meet your needs. In some places you can find 'normal' shops where you can go for clothes, shoes, accessories and electronics. Many shops are open in the morning until around two o'clock in the afternoon, for a long lunch break and they don't open again until evening. The shops are closed on Monday and/or Wednesday. The kiosks and a few supermarkets are an exception to this. VKD city market samos is a great store, with prices very competitive and carries an extensive range of diverse branded and non-branded products. A huge advantage of the grocery store is the location, situated in the urban area. The store is open on Sundays for people who do not have much free time except Sunday, the only minus is that they do not have cold cuts and cut cheeses but are packaged. Zarbanis Per Kilo have many years of experience in the field of food and beverage trade, excellent organizational structure and modern technological equipment. At Zarbanis Per Kilo has everything you need to buy for your meals and everything is fresh. Freshly baked nuts and loose beer - wine and ready ouzo to drink take away. Huge selection of spices and other delicacies. They offer you a huge range of fine and rare cheeses that will leave you speechless. Franchise sklavenitis is the biggest supermarket in the area,with a large variety of goods and quite a wide variety of all household products where you will find everything cheap. The supermarket is fully stocked, well-organized and in a good location in the heart of the town. They have a collection of wines with images related to the mathematician Pythagoras who came from Samos. The labels include the Pythagorean theorem. Restaurants Most of the restaurants on Samos Island are Greek traditional taverns, where you will find a wide variety of seafood recipes and each dish is made with local fresh ingredients. The best known Greek dish internationally, is moussaka-a vegetable dish made of eggplants- and is well worth tourists' attention. The chicken restaurant (in Greece named Kotopoula) is a family tavern with 40 years experience. The tavern in Samos town is a genuine rustic tavern with a menu that includes both grilled meat dishes and local specialties. They have top quality servings, delicious dishes, fast service and chicken speciality to very reasonable prices. Although they are old steakhouses and specialized in chicken grills, you can also try the pork pancetta which will not disappoint you. Hidden away behind the main streets,a truly traditional Greek home cuisine restaurant, Alisavo Mezedopoleio is a family-run restaurant, very nicely decorated, with excellent grilled meat, musical entertainment on the weekend, and a selection of local wines of a superior level! Alisavo is a different tavern than the others, it is a place where you can feel at home after a day at the beach enjoying perfectly cooked meals. With a distant view of Samos Bay, Pizza Di Piazza is a unique pizzeria where you will be served Italian cuisine. They offer all kinds of traditional Italian pizza options, cheese breads, baked pastas, traditional greek dishes and daily specials that you will adore for sure! The pizza they serve is thin-crust and large-sized. The restaurant’s menu has several vegetarian options as well. Prices are reasonable, all ingredients are fresh and carefully selected. Nightlife in Samos The Greeks are a very cheerful people and they don't need any special event to have fun.The island of Samos provides a varied nightlife and all kinds of places to enjoy. There are many taverns around the island for a calm night out. The bars stay open until a little more after midnight and few clubs stay open till the early hours. ESPEROS CAFE BAR is a hidden gem, who offers nice drinks, beer, coffee and snacks under the olive trees with nice rock and alternative music with a magical atmosphere,where you can spend endless hours with your friends or single. The bar has been working for ten years as a rock bar. Mezza Volta Cocktail Bar is another best place on the island to dance. Their themed nights, which include 70s, 80s and 90s nights, as well as latin dancing nights, are particularly popular. The location of the bar is amazing just above the sea and the variety of cocktails is great. The atmosphere is very nice with low lighting and nice music! Escape Music Club has been a part of town since 1995, with great music, cocktails and a unique sea view. Delicious cocktails have interesting stories behind the name of each cocktail on the menu. As the night falls the club is opening its doors every night after 10.00 pm. The atmosphere is very homely, very scenic and beautiful with the most beautiful balcony of the Aegean, where you can enjoy the sunset and the cool night air. What tourist attraction you can visit? Cleopatra and her lover Antonius admired this island, relaxed together and today it remains a popular holiday destination, managing to maintain its unaltered beauty, with high mountains, picturesque bays and wonderful beaches. Samos is an island rich in archeological vestiges of ancient times, and there are many sites that can be visited. Temple of the Goddess Hera (Heraion) is an ancient Archaic Greek temple at Olympia, Greece, that was dedicated to Hera, queen of the Greek gods. The temple is one of the oldest monuments in Greece and the altar of this temple that the Olympic flame is lit and carried to all parts of the world where the Olympic Games are being held. The temple was built in honor of Zeus's wife, Hera, the goddess of women and marriage. Psili Ammos Beach (means "fine sand") is one of the most popular, picturesque and clean beaches, covered with fine golden sand on the island Samos with crystal sea. The beach is quiet, suitable for a family relaxing holiday. Some taverns are located at the beach in case you want to cool yourself with a cool drink. The distance between Psili Ammos beach and Turkey is very small, about 1.5 kilometers, and is clearly visible from the beach. On the beach there are also water games: banana, motor boat, and hydrocycle for rent. You can go snorkeling if you have glasses and a tube. Pythagorion Archaeological Museum houses about 3,000 items that were found in excavations in the ancient town of Samos and in other excavations around the island. The museum has interesting exhibits including marble statues, coins, parts of buildings and temples, ceramic vases, jewelry and other items, also showing the trading connections of Samos with the mainland, other islands and even Egypt. One remarkable statue you will find is the famous goddess and impressive statue of Aphrodite and the statue of Roman emperor Trajan of 2,71m high. Samos is a large island that has something for everyone! If you are passionate about thousands of years of local history, you will certainly enjoy visiting the wonderful Samos island and its ancient sights! Connect with us: BackpackGo is a product of Privacy policy Remove stored cookies www.backpackgo.net Our story: aka about us Your story: who this app is for