Routes of Samos
picture route 1
Before you start your tour on Samos Island, you can make your program according to routes. On the following routes, we are offering some possibilities that can help you to see a lot of places in your limited time.
1st Route:
Vathy-Gangos-Ag.Paraskevi-Zoodochos Pigi-Ag.zoni-Psili Ammos
The starting point of the journey is Vathy. You can swim at glorious beaches and can see the two old Monasteries called Zoodochos Pigi and Agia Zoni in that region.
Following the Easter ward way from its port, with large pebbles and clear water the beach of Gangos is another place to swim. Just near the beach there are a lot of taverns and hotels situated giving you a chance to have a rest.
Afterwards, you can return to Vathy and lead the road to Zoodochos Pigi, a fork road terminates you to Vlamari. Located here is the very old ruins Church of Agia Zoni. In 1695 a loyal priest was aided by the residents to build a new church which finally became a monastery.
It is worth stopping at the monastery to admire the wall murals dating back to the 17th century, the wooden iconostasis that was crafted in 1801 as well as the small 19th century icons that adorn the church.
Also another notable monastery, Zoodochos Pigi of Kotsika is located 5 km. away from Vathy which took its name from the remembrance of the vision of a priest from New Ephesus who around 1730 saw in his sleep an icon of the Virgin Mary at the roots of a cedar tree (by local dialect kotsika). When he dug up the roots he actually found the icon and he finally built a complete monastery around the old church.
At the foot of monastery lies the beach of Mourtia. In addition to that beach Psili Ammos beach is very famous on the island. In addition to these beaches Kerveli and Platanaki which are located after Paleokastro are also popular.
At the end of the route you can visit two charming villages called Poseidonio and Klima are just a short distance from Vathy and Pythgorio.
picture route 2
2nd Route:
Samos-Kokkari-Vourliotes Moni Vrontianis-Platanakia-Monalates-Stavrinides Ambelos
From Pythagoras Square in Vathy, the coastal road meets the new road that takes you to northern part of Samos. In that part you can see a lot of villages. Kokkari is the first place which has amazing beaches (Tsamadou, Lemonika, Veletza, Tsambou), graphic taverns and selection of proposals to choose from with respect to the night’s entertainment.
After leaving the beaches, you can drive a few kilometers towards the village of Vourliotes. A lot of villages situated and can be visited. Avlakia is a sea side village with a small tourist infrastructure and hospitable inhabitants. Just after Avlakia, a small village Kambos welcomes you.
After seeing this small village the road gets you to the next destination; Monastery of the Pangia of Vrontiani which was built in 16 th century. A large festival is held at the monastery on August 15 th and on September 8 th (when Virgin Mary celebrated) and many of the loyal congregate here.
After that destination, another village Platanakia will welcomes you with several hotels and taverns and offers their hospitality to those who would like to stay longer to enjoy the scenery.
The houses in the village of Ag. Constantine’s spread out under the green pine trees and also you can find fish taverns situated on the water. In addition to these small villages you can see, Manolates, Ambelos and Stavrinides as well.
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