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

Taxi Station of Campos 2273037600
Popular beaches on the island are Tsamadou,the crystal clear waters in Campos,Possidonio and Psili Ammos on the west side of the island.Karlovasi and Samos town are the two big ports of the island.

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)

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