Samos Greece Travel Guide: Is It Worth Visiting?
Samos is one of the greenest and most varied Greek islands I’ve visited — with seaside villages, mountain scenery, ancient history, clear blue water and a more relaxed feel than many of the better-known islands.
In this Samos Greece travel guide, I explore the island over 4 nights in late May, staying in Kokkari on the north coast and visiting some of the main towns, beaches, villages and historic sights around the island.
I start in Pythagoreio, one of the most attractive harbour towns on Samos, before visiting the Tunnel of Eupalinus, Panagia Spiliani Monastery and the Heraion of Samos. I also spend time in Kokkari, explore the mountain village of Manolates, visit Karlovasi and walk towards the Potami waterfalls, before heading to the south coast around Ormos Marathokampos, Kampos Marathokampos and Psili Ammos Beach.
This guide is aimed at helping you decide whether Samos is worth visiting, where to stay, what to see, how long you might need, and what kind of traveller the island is best suited to.
If you’re planning a trip to Samos, or thinking about adding it to a Greek island-hopping itinerary, I hope this video gives you a useful first-hand look at what the island is really like.
Places featured in this video:
Pythagoreio, Kokkari, Manolates, Karlovasi, Potami, Heraion of Samos, Tunnel of Eupalinus, Panagia Spiliani Monastery, Ormos Marathokampos, Kampos Marathokampos, Psili Ammos Beach.
⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:39 Contents
00:54 Getting to Samos
02:14 Where to stay
03:58 Getting around
04:45 Sightseeing
13:23 Beaches
15:10 When to Visit
16:10 Food & Drink
16:32 Our Verdict
17:13 Tips & Advice
18:08 Other Destinations
19:59 Island Hopping
20:20 Outro
USEFUL LINKS
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– FerryHopper: https://www.ferryhopper.com/en/?aff_uid=grgduk
– Island-Hopping Guide Video: https://youtu.be/P1WlYF0zcJE
– Island-Hopping Web Link: https://www.greecetravelguide.co.uk/ultimate-greek-island-hopping-guide/
– Greek Ferry Guide Video: https://youtu.be/QbFzmQPnnSQ
– Greek Ferry Guide Web Link: https://www.greecetravelguide.co.uk/guides/greek-ferry-travel-guide/
WATCH NEXT
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My Samos first impressions video: https://youtu.be/5c_PxlrfJa0
My Ikaria travel guide: https://youtu.be/rGsUxX4SyCE
More Greece travel guides: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgxVTfqTeH2-k8s1J7h6DDEzpZ74I1zB_
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3 Comments
Have you been to Samos, or is it on your Greece travel list?
I found it to be a really varied island — seaside towns, mountain villages, ancient sights, green scenery and some beautiful coastline — but it also feels a little less polished than some of the more obvious holiday islands.
Let me know what you thought of Samos, or ask any questions if you’re planning a trip and I’ll do my best to help.
Another good and informative video!
A nice, detailed discussion of this island, Samos.
Thanks for sharing again! Because of the pebble beaches, it isn't really our destination.
Other islands you've been to, however are.
Regards, Marco
Great guide! 👌 I was so relieved to see Kokkari, which we visited 30 years ago, doesn't seem to have been over-developed and still looks to have plenty of charm. So yep, a return visit needed i feel! 😍