what to see
SIGHTS:
The Byzantine church of Agios Ioannis and the monasteries at Samos.
The Byzantine church of Agios Ioannis, the monastery of Panagia Vrontiani, the graves, the castle of Lazaros and the remains of the castle of Loulouda at Vourliotes.
The ruins of the Byzantine castle, the churches of Metamorphossi and Kimisi Theotokou, the tanneries, the pottery workshops, the mansion of the potentate and the university of mathematics at Karlovassi.
The churches of Panagia at Kokkari.
The monasteries of Evagelistria and Agios Ioannis at Marathokabos.
The churches and the monastery at Mitilinii.
The relics of the wall of Polykratis at the ancient town, the roman spa, the tower of Logothetis, the ancient theater, the mains of Efpalinio as well as the church and the tower of Sarakinis at Pythagorio.
Themonasteries at Pyrgos.
The primary school and the church of Agia Paraskevi at Hora.
MUSEUMS:
The archaeological and the ecclesiastic - byzantine museums, the picture gallery and the municipal library at Samos.
The paleontology museum at Mitilinii.
The archaeological and cultural museums at Pythagorio.
NATURE:
The fountain of Pnakas at Vourliotes.
The waterfalls at Karlovassi.
The several caves at Marathokabos.
The cave Tripiovrahos at Pyrgos.
MAJOR TOWNS:
Samos or Vathi
Samos or Vathi is the capital and the port of the island of Samos and it is outspread on the cove of the large gulf. The settlement, built amphitheatrically, is one of the most beautiful insular towns and it pulses with neoclassical buildings and mansions that give a tint of nobility to the traditional town.
Vourliotes
The verdant village of Vourliotes is the settlement that has the major production of wine all over the island of Samos.
Karlovassi
Outspread on a wide area, the town of Karlovassi, full of imposing buildings, reflects the glory of the past in a unique manner. Additionally, the attractive settlement that is gifted with plenty natural beauties and sightseeing, is an ideal resort for relaxing vacations.
Pythagorio
Built on the ruins of the ancient Samos, the village of Pythagorio is the most frequented tourist resort of the island of Samos. Old traditional houses, stone paved alleys, flowered spots emit a truly romantic essence that shall definitely amaze you.
Pyrgos
Pyrgos is a mountainous village built in the heart of a verdurous region, full of traditional houses and narrow alleys.