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Samos SUMMER 2017 hidden tips for • shopping • dinning • beaches EOS_VinDoux_EN_Ad_170x240mm.ai 1 5/12/17 1:42 PM C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Situated in the southern part of Samos, next to the popular historical destination of Pythagorion, Doryssa Seaside Resort is an exceptional 5-star resort ideal for those who wish to relax and discover something different. The resort lies on a long sandy and pebble beach offer- ing delicious food bites and long drinks. The renovated “Old Village” with its spacious square hosts the famous Greek Nights, an authentic Greek ex- perience to our guests. Guests may indulge in various Doryssa Seaside Resort Ayurvedic spa treatments in order to unwind and relax. T: +30 2273 088300 Asterias Seaside Experience can be the ideal spot to F: +30 22730 61463 start your day by the beach and finishing your evening at www.doryssa.gr the exquisite Unan Sushi bar that has set a benchmark [email protected] of infusion cuisine on the island. Set in lush green gardens with views on the Aegean sea, DoryssaSeasideResort Doryssa Seaside resort awaits to create a memorable Doryssa summer experience. Situated in the southern part of Samos, next to the popular historical destination of Pythagorion, Doryssa Seaside Resort is an exceptional 5-star resort ideal for those who wish to relax and discover something different. The resort lies on a long sandy and pebble beach offer- ing delicious food bites and long drinks. The renovated “Old Village” with its spacious square hosts the famous Greek Nights, an authentic Greek ex- perience to our guests. Guests may indulge in various Doryssa Seaside Resort Ayurvedic spa treatments in order to unwind and relax. T: +30 2273 088300 Asterias Seaside Experience can be the ideal spot to F: +30 22730 61463 start your day by the beach and finishing your evening at www.doryssa.gr the exquisite Unan Sushi bar that has set a benchmark [email protected] of infusion cuisine on the island. Set in lush green gardens with views on the Aegean sea, DoryssaSeasideResort Doryssa Seaside resort awaits to create a memorable Doryssa summer experience. 006 CONTENTS SUMMER 2017 Καλώς ήρθατε Welcome Hosgeldiniz 10 How to get in Welcome to Samos a blessed island which 12 Getting around combines beautiful beaches next to pine for- ests, picturesque villages, rich fauna and flora, 15 Samos at a glance green valleys with vineyards and remains of a 16 Useful information great history and culture. Relax with swimming in amazing clear blue sea, explore mountains 24 Samos the island of hera and pythagoras and a feel the Great history of this island. The people of Samos friendly and full of the spirit of 28 Samos museums Greek hospitality will help you to feel a part of 30 Samos town and this great island. Enjoy Samos. villages 42 Samos beaches Katerina Komninou 48 What to do Editor 50 Weddings in samos FOR LISTINGS TO: 52 Drink coffee....The “ENJOY ATHENS” MAGAZINE greek way Please contact: +30 6948 662 771 53 Goods from samos [email protected] www.enjoy-greece.gr 54 Samos local products Reproduction of the whole or part of Samos this magazine is only permitted under 58 Samos wines, written authorization of Enjoy Greece. nectar of gods photos files Nikos Chatjiiakovou, Enjoy Samos/shutterstock/123RF Festivals 60 Layout: Harris Dimoliatis and cultural events 007 008 009 0010 HOW TO GET IN BY PLANE Olympic Air: www.olympicair.com Astra Airlines: www.astra-airlines.gr Sky Express: www.skyexpress.gr BY BOAT There are regular ferry departures from Piraeus port to Samos. For 2017 summer a new faster boat has been scheduled making the trip 6,45 hrs . If you choose a boat with stops to other islands this crossing is from 8-12hrs, there are boat connections with Dodecanese islands and Turkey during the summer season. Samos island is connected to Piraeus, Chios, Mytilene, Limnos, Kavala, as with Ikaria and Fourni, Syros, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Agathonisi, Arki, Patmos, Lipsi, Leros, Kos, Rhodes through the companies: Hellenic Seaways: www.hellenicseaways.gr Blue Star Ferries: www.bluestarferries.com Dodekanisos Seaways: www.12ne.gr 0011 GETTING0012 AROUND By Taxi Telephone numbers for taxis serving the towns of Pythagorion, Karlovasi, Kokkari, Samos Town and Marathokampos. Samos town 0030 22730 28404 Karlovasi 0030 22730 30777 Pythagorion 302273061440 Marathokambos 0030 22730 31000 Kokkari 0030 22730 30777 By Bus There are good road connections on whole island, buses’s timetable is regular and public bus service on Samos is on a high level (until 8 pm). The Vathi bus terminal (tel. 22730 27262) is close to the south end of the port on Kanari. From Vathi. During the summer, daily buses are leaving for Karlovasi and Pythagorio and for many beaches like Tsam- adou, Psili Ammos, Hereon, Ormos Marathokampou, Avlakia and Votsalakia. From Karlovassi. Daily buses to Samos town and also busses going to Agioi Theodori, Pirgos, Koumandarei,Pythagorio, Hora, Ormos Marathokampou, Votsalakia. Schedules are posted in English at the bus terminal. By Car or Motorbike Many car rental companies operating all over the Island with a big range of cars and motorbikes. If you afford the budget choose a car due to the distances around the island. 0013 0014 0015 SAMOS AT A GLANCE VATHI (Samos) Walk around the streets The capital. Walk around Enjoy a walk in the beau- the 5 km amphitheatrical tiful harbour. golf. Explore the narrow GAGGOU streets. Go to wine muse- Beach 2km north of Vathi um and taste the famous is a beach with shallow local wines. Relax drink- and crystal clear waters ing coffee in Pythagoras and as it is located within square. the bay of Vathy it is well KARLOVASI protected from the winds. 32 km LEMONAKIA The second largest town. beach 17 km Full of life located above TSAMADOU Karlovassi Port. Visit beach 19 km pebbled the charming old town beaches ideal for snor- (paleo) with the beautiful keling wind surfing and mansions the unique spend the day by the churches and dont forget beach. to visit the tannery and POTOKAKI the tobacco museumsA beach 14 km from Vathi walk in the port is really and 3 km from Pythago- worthy. rio. The beach becomes MARATHOKAM- very popular during POS (ORMOS) the summer. Blue flag 46km awarded. A fishing village on the VOURLIOTES - slopes of mt Kerkis. A MANOLATES - popular summer resort as AMBELOS it has a sandy long beach There are balcony where you can have all villages to the Aegean activities you want on a sea, surrounded with summer day. vineyards and springs. It KOKKARI offers tranquility and nice 10 km tavernas. A fishing port bay, windy PLATANOS and picturesque Village famous for it’s PYTHAGORIO fresh water fountain. Ori- 11km zontas retaurant a very Visit the newly restored pleasant surprise with top Eupalinos Aqueduct. and gourmet plates. 0016 Useful information We are one of the leading car rental companies on the island of Samos. With over 30 years experience in car rentals and a fleet of over 100 vehicles the company can guarantee that you will always receive a top quality, well maintained vehicle. The company’s goal is to achieve full customers satisfaction in competitive rates Useful information Police: +30 2273087315 and 22100 Tourist Police: +30 2273087344 Karlovasi Police: +30 2273033333 Tourist Information: +30 2273061389 Fire Department: + 30 2273022199 K.T.E.L. buses Samos: +30 2273027262 Ambulance: +30 2273022222 Hospital: +30 2273083100 Lost/stolen credit cards Port Authority: +30 2273027319 and 30888 AMEX: 210 326000 Samos Airport: +30 2273061219 VISA: (toll free) 00800116380304 Samos Taxi: +30 2273028404 DINERS: 210 9290200 Transportation Office: +30 2273080396 MASTERCARD (toll free): 00800118870303 Offices: Samos Airport: 22730-61626 Pythagorio: 22730-61116 Vathi Samos town: 22730-24467 Doryssa Bay hotel: 22730-88349 Votsalakia: 22730-37579 Mobile: 6934771490 e-mail: [email protected] 0017 We are one of the leading car rental companies on the island of Samos. With over 30 years experience in car rentals and a fleet of over 100 vehicles the company can guarantee that you will always receive a top quality, well maintained vehicle. The company’s goal is to achieve full customers satisfaction in competitive rates Offices: Samos Airport: 22730-61626 Pythagorio: 22730-61116 Vathi Samos town: 22730-24467 Doryssa Bay hotel: 22730-88349 Votsalakia: 22730-37579 Mobile: 6934771490 e-mail: [email protected] 0018 0019 0020 UNIVERSITY Photo: N. Chatziiakovou 0021 0022 0023 107 Themistokli Sofouli str. - Samos Town (Vathi) Tel.: +30 22730 28831-33 Fax: +30 22730 22504 Mob.: +30 6942 222305, +30 6942 222300 email: [email protected] BRANCHES: SAMOS - PYTHAGORIO - KOKKARI - KARLOVASI - AIRPORT 0024 SAMOS THE ISLAND OF HERA AND PYTHAGORAS Samos is an island legend and beauty. It is the island of the father of mathematics, Pythagoras, the astronomer Aristarchus and the philosopher Epicurus. It is the home of goddess Hera and the land that hosted Herodotus and Aesop. An important center of trade in the Aegean and a major naval force in antiquity, it came into contact with important Mediterranean cultures. The great historian Herodotus considered Samos first among all Greek and bar- barian cities. Centre of the Ionian civilization, the island saw times of indescribable splendour, which still remains. Even today, its proximity to the coast of Asia Minor makes the island a ‘bridge’ between the two cultures. HERA THE HERAION OF SAMOS WAS A LARGE SANCTUARY TO THE GODDESS HERA The mythical birthplace of Hera, Samos is home to the largest temple in Greece (according to Herodo- tus) at the seaside settlement of Heraion, dedicated exclusively to the goddess of marriage and women. The Heraion of Samos is located 6 km southwest of the ancient city.The site of temple’s ruins, with its sole standing column, was designated a joint UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the nearby Pythagoreion in 1992.