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Sep 6
1 min

Our shortest but most special video: an unexpected encounter with a Mediterranean chameleon!!

Unexpectedly, we had the opportunity to make this short but very special video of the Mediterranean chameleon this morning! This reptile ...

A taste of Samos: herbs, honey and (eventually) wine!

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Aug 15
1 min

A taste of Samos: herbs, honey and (eventually) wine!

Our day started great with a coffee-with-a-view from Koumaradei. We also visited the Klironomou family store where they sell their herbs ...

Pythagorio: the Castle of Lykourgos Logothetis

Titia Kontaxis

Aug 7
1 min

Pythagorio: the Castle of Lykourgos Logothetis

Today we paid a visit to the Castle of Lykourgos Logothetis. Its tower has been fully restored and now serves as a monument and archaeolo...

Road trip to picturesque Manolates and Vourliotes and a visit to the monastery of Panagia Vrontiani

Titia Kontaxis

Aug 1
1 min

Road trip to picturesque Manolates and Vourliotes and a visit to the monastery of Panagia Vrontiani

Through the "Nightingale Valley" that starts in Agios Konstantinos we drive up the scenic road to Manolates. We wander around the tiny st...

The Samos Marina and a new visit to Pythagorio by day and night

Titia Kontaxis

Jul 27
1 min

The Samos Marina and a new visit to Pythagorio by day and night

From the Samos Marina we walk to the harbor of Pythagorio, where we visit the blue street, the Metamorphosis church and its cemetary and ...

Road trip to Kokkari, the Potami waterfalls and Agios Konstantinos

Titia Kontaxis

Jul 16
1 min

Road trip to Kokkari, the Potami waterfalls and Agios Konstantinos

Our first stop this morning was in Kokkari for coffee and delicious homemade cake. After a short stop to enjoy the wonderful view from th...

Titia Kontaxis

Jul 12
1 min

The beaches of Pythagorio

On a warm and sunny day like today, there is nothing better to do than to visit one of the beautiful beaches Samos has to offer. Today we...

Titia Kontaxis

Jul 9
1 min

Pythagorio by night - update

Pythagorio is slowly coming back to live after the first charter flights arrived one week ago

Sunday roadtrip to Timiou Stavrou, Pyrgos and Pagondas

Titia Kontaxis

Jul 5
1 min

Sunday roadtrip to Timiou Stavrou, Pyrgos and Pagondas

One of the reasons so many people come back to Samos every year is explained in this video

Unforgettable excursion by boat to Kaladakia beach, Ormos Marathokambos, Chrysi Ammos and Limnionas

Titia Kontaxis

Jun 28
1 min

Unforgettable excursion by boat to Kaladakia beach, Ormos Marathokambos, Chrysi Ammos and Limnionas

Come with us to enjoy the clear blue water of the Aegean Sea along the south-west coast of Samos

Evening walk through Pythagorio with a sweet touch

Titia Kontaxis

Jun 21
1 min

Evening walk through Pythagorio with a sweet touch

Enjoying some delicious sweets on our evening visit to Pythagorio harbor

Boat trip from Pythagorio along part of the south coast of Samos to Samiopoula

Titia Kontaxis

Jun 14
1 min

Boat trip from Pythagorio along part of the south coast of Samos to Samiopoula

Today we take you on a boat ride along part of the south coast of Samos, from Pythagorio past Potokaki and Ireon to the island of Samiopoula

Boat trip from Pythagorio along the beautiful coastline to Kasonisi

Titia Kontaxis

Jun 10
1 min

Boat trip from Pythagorio along the beautiful coastline to Kasonisi

Our trip starts with a view of Pythagorio harbor from the sea this time. We then pass the beautiful white Agia Eleousa church and Mykali ...

The Pythagoras Cup: what is it and how does it work?

Titia Kontaxis

Jun 5
1 min

The Pythagoras Cup: what is it and how does it work?

The Pythagoras Cup: this well-known Samos souvenir holds a secret! How does it work and why is it also called "the fair cup"?

Pythagorio - Ireon - Myli by bicycle (part 2)

Titia Kontaxis-Rakers

Jun 3
1 min

Pythagorio - Ireon - Myli by bicycle (part 2)

After a short stop in Ireon this time, we continue our bicycle tour to Myli. We see the town square, the oldest olive tree on Samos and o...

Cloudy visit to Possidonio-Kerveli-Psili Ammos-Mykali

Titia Kontaxis-Rakers

Jun 1
1 min

Cloudy visit to Possidonio-Kerveli-Psili Ammos-Mykali

Short trip to South-East Samos to show you the beautiful bays of Possidonio and Kerveli. Next stop in Psili Ammos (meaning "fine sand"), ...

Pythagorio - Ireon - Myli by bicycle (part 1)

Titia Kontaxis-Rakers

May 28
1 min

Pythagorio - Ireon - Myli by bicycle (part 1)

Following the bicycle path from Potokaki, my oldest son Vasilis and I went to Ireon and (partly) up to Myli. A beautiful ride of around 2...

Titia Kontaxis-Rakers

May 26
1 min

Pythagorio is ready to welcome you!

Shops, restaurants and bars in Pythagorio have taken all necessary measures to open again after the 2 month lock-down due to the corona v...

Kokkari Samos never looked like this in May

Titia Kontaxis-Rakers

May 24
1 min

Kokkari Samos never looked like this in May

Short tour through the small streets and the harbor of Kokkari, Samos. The village usually looks like this in March/ early April when peo...

Visiting the Ancient theater and Panagia Spiliani Monastery

Titia Kontaxis-Rakers

May 22
1 min

Visiting the Ancient theater and Panagia Spiliani Monastery

Walk from Pythagorio up the mountain to the Ancient Theater and the Monastery of Panagia Spiliani. Legend has it that the antique icon of...

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