The island of Samos is actually part of Greece and is located in the waters of this country. But the island is more popular with tourists because of its short distance to Turkey.
Samos Island is one of the coolest parts and the most beautiful cities in Greece. A large amount of the country’s famous olives is supplied from this island. Another interesting point about the island of Samos is that it was the birthplace of the Greek scientist and mathematician Pythagoras.
One of the features of this island that attracts many tourists is its mountainous nature. Especially the central parts of Samos Island are made up of rocky hills and rocks. Therefore, those who like mountaineering and rock climbing can have a lot of fun and have fun on this island.
On the northwest coast of this island, there is a quiet and beautiful beach in a hidden place. The only way to reach this beach is by boat or on foot. If you want to walk from the city center to the beach, it takes at least thirty minutes, but along the way you will pass beautiful places that make you not notice the passage of time. But remember to take water and food with you to go to this beach because this beach, which is surrounded by rocky hills, has no facilities.
If you do not enjoy the sea and the beach much, there is no problem. The nature of Samos Island is so amazing that it can appeal to all tastes. Parts of this island are forested. These sections are mostly behind the shoreline, and pine trees stretch like a fence around the island.
In addition to pine, there are olive trees and several other fruits such as coconut, where you can usually buy their products very fresh and at a reasonable price and enjoy their wonderful taste.
One of the most important and spectacular parts of Samos Island is the small town known as Phytagoreio. In general, there are only a few small villages on the island of Samos where most of the local population lives. Phytagoreio is the most attractive and of course the largest of them. It was called Tigani until 1955, but was later renamed Phytagoreio in honor of the famous Greek philosopher Pythagoras, who was born in the city. This seaside town today is full of beautiful waterfront cafes, fishing and tourism boats as well as a variety of seafood. The city used to be an important port on Samos, and today some Roman and Greek monuments can be seen in this small town.
The island of Samos has many historical monuments due to its important role in ancient Greece. This island used to be one of the most important places for worshiping the gods and people believed that this city is the favorite of the gods. That is why they built beautiful temples there, some of which can still be seen on the island of Samos. Those who are interested in history and especially in the history of ancient Greece should visit Samos Island near Kusadasi.
The most important temple on the island is the Temple of Hera. The Temple of Hera is an ancient structure located eight kilometers west of Pythagoras. This temple is one of the main attractions of the island. In this area, a number of temples were built side by side in the eighth century BC, which was completed with a huge columnar structure measuring 45 meters by 80 meters with at least 100 columns, which thirty years after its construction, was attacked and destroyed by Iranians. It was supposed to be replaced by a larger building that was said to become the largest Greek temple if completed, but it was never completed. The Samos Archaeological Museum also exhibits various objects from ancient times.
In this city you will find a variety of cafes and restaurants. If you like seafood, you should definitely visit these restaurants and try their good food. Due to the boom of fishing on the island, the seafood is very fresh and tasty. The price of food in these restaurants is not high and it is affordable.
Samos Island is located near the Turkish city of Kusadasi. The distance from the island to Kusadasi is one kilometer. This means that you can get there very quickly by using boats. There are many ferries traveling between Samos Island and the city of Kusadasi, most of which are taking tourists to their destinations. So, you can easily board one of these ships and reach the island. Usually due to the short route, the ticket price of these ships is not high. You need to know the time of departure of the ships and be there at the right time. The ship usually departs from Kusadasi in the morning and returns to the city near sunset.
