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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

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 ...

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"?

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...

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"), ...

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...

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...

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...

Titia Kontaxis-Rakers

May 20
1 min

Pythagorio Samos as you have never seen it in May!

A short tour along Pythagorio beach and through the village of Pythagorio with no tourists around due to the travel restrictions because ...

Titia Kontaxis

Mar 15, 2018
3 min

Exploring Samos: Agios Isidoros and Drakei

Agios Isidoros was one of the places on Samos that we had on our must-visit list for quite some time. Last Sunday we finally made the tim...

Titia Kontaxis

Jun 12, 2017
2 min

The Efpalinio Tunnel: a 2500 year old miracle on Samos

After a 2 year period of renovation, the Efpalinio tunnel opened its doors again on 1 June 2017. We immediately took the opportunity to w...

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