Samos

Overview of Samos

Close to Turkey, Samos is a fairly popular island. You can visit several archaeological sites, including the Tunnel of Eupalinos and, most notably, Pythagoreion and Heraion, both UNESCO-listed. There are also some beautiful beaches.

Key facts

• Type de lieu: island.

• Intérêt touristique: ★★ (worth seeing).

• Localisation:

• Heure locale: Heure : Samos

• Localité principale: Vathy, also commonly called Samos (6,200 inhabitants).

• Population: 32,977 inhabitants (2011).

• Superficie: 477.4 km².

• Point le plus haut:

• Littoral:

• Site internet: http://visit.samos.gr/

History of Samos

Island environment

Wildlife and flora

Precautions

What to see and do in Samos

Pythagoreion and Heraion of Samos Sites ★
These are the UNESCO-listed ruins of a sanctuary and an ancient fortified port dating from ancient Greece and Rome.

In the surrounding area

Climate and weather in Samos

The island has a Mediterranean climate, sunny and windy, characterised by dry summers and rainfall mainly in winter. Temperatures rarely drop below 10°C in winter or rise above 30°C in summer. In terms of climate (and even visitor numbers), the best time to visit is spring or early autumn.

Sea temperature throughout the year

Transport

Getting there

Getting around

Accommodation

Eating out

Useful addresses

Further information