SAMOS

Samos is an island with unique natural beauties. It is situated in the East Aegean Sea, right across the shores of Minor Asia. It is an island with green mountains, endless vineyards, which produce the famous samiotiko wine, and lacy shores. Samos is a relatively big island. It is a hilly island of 475 sq. km extend. It has two mountains, the wild and rocky Kerki of 1443m height and the verdant Ambelos or Karvouni of 1160m height.

 

Samo's ground is rather fertile and in combination to the temperate climate - cool summer and warm winter - creates the ideal conditions for the cultivation of olive groves. It is not accidental that Samos' wine is renowned from ancient times for its fine taste. Even today, wine remains the main product of Samos. Sun is shining all over the island for more than a semester, during summer season, when clouds are rare in the sky.

  

Samos is an island with age-long history. According to mythology, in this Aegean island goddess Hera was born. Today, in this location visitors can see the remains of a temple dedicated to her. It is an imposing building, one of the biggest and most important of its era.

One of the most famous philosophers and mathematicians of ancient times, Pythagoras,  lived in Samos. The astronomer Aristarchos and philosopher Epikouros also came from this Aegean island.

Samos has developed a rich network of tourist facilities and services and the tourist industry is growing steadily. Also, in 1986 the department of mathematics of the University of the Aegean was established in Karlovassi, Samos, which brought more economic growth into the island.

In Samos there are countless places where you can enjoy magnificent views, unspoiled beaches, exquisite cuisine, comfortable hotels, and a feeling of complete independence and relaxation.