The bearthplace of Pythagoras and Epicurus,this island abounds in sandy beaches and vineyards.Samiangrapes are famous for their juice and the fine wines produced.The island is dotted with picturesque towns and villages with old houses featuring narrow windows and wooden balconies. The island is rich in history and antiquity.Mytilini is known for its Paleontiogocal Museum exhibiting remnants of animals that lived on Samos millions of years ago.Heraion,an important archaelogicalsite where myth has it that the goddess Hera,wife of Zeus,was born.Tigani has the ruins of the wall of Polycrates and the ancient theatre and trench of Efpalinos an aqueduct which supplied the ancient town with water
USEFUL TELEPHONES
Police station of Samos 2273028303
Police station of Karlovasi 2273032444
Tourist Police 2273032444
Police station of Mar/mpos 2273031222
Health Centre of Samos 2273083100
Health Centre of Karlovasi 2273032222
Health Centre of Mar/mpos 2273031207
Taxi Station of Karlovasi 2273032658
Taxi Station of Mar/mpos 22730 31000
SIGHTSEEING
-Ancient theatre of Pythagorio
-Archaeological museum of Samos
-Archaeological museum of Pythagorio
-Efpalinio aqueduct
-The church of Agios Spyridon
-The Castle of Lykourgos Logothetis
-The Monastery of Zoodohos Pigi
-The Monastery of Timios Stavros(Holy Cross)