Holiday Guide

Samos Island Sightseeing

Samos Island Sightseeing

Samos is a large island that has something for everyone: from large beach resorts to rustic villages, forests and interesting sightseeing. As Samos is an island with a long history, there are many sights that date from ancient times, such as the Sanctuary of Heraion and the Tunnel of Eupalinus. A very interesting sight to visit in Samos is also the Monastery of Panagia Spiliani, located above Pythagorion. Apart from swimming in fantastic beaches and strolling around villages, Samos is a great place for hiking. Many hiking paths cross the green forests in the center of the island, leading to waterfalls and secluded coves.

Archaeological Museum of Vathi

The Archaeological Museum of Vathi, the capital of Samos, is housed in two different buildings. This modern building hosts a large collection of Archaic sculpture.

Archaeological Museum of Vathi

Old building that is known as the Paschaleios Archaiofilakio (storehouse of ancient objects) built in 1912 and a modern building of 1987, constructed with the expenses of the car company Volkswagen.

This museum host exhibits that were found in excavations all around Samos. The most impressive exhibit is a gigantic kouros (male) statue 5,5 m high. There are also other statues and friezes depicting scenes from mythology or daily life, pieces of pottery, small statues, tools of daily use and some weaponry.

Museum of Tanning

Church of the Transfiguration of the Christ

Monastery of Prophet Elias

Natural History Museum

Waterfalls of Potami

Samiopoula Island

Monastery of Panagia Spiliani

Dimitriou Folklore Museum

Museum of Samos Wines

Cave of Pythagoras

Roman Baths

Archaeological Museum of Pythagorion

Castle of Lykourgos Logothetis

Tunnel of Eupalinus

Heraion Temple