Handpicked beaches, villages, tavernas and views that make the island feel personal. Browse the local favorites and start exploring.
Start exploringThis guide is made by someone who actually lives on Samos year-round. The goal is simple: help you skip the tourist traps and eat where locals actually go. Every restaurant, bar and experience listed here has been personally tried and tested.
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Beautiful mountain village. Holds a special place in my heart because Vourliotes school was the first school I worked at as a Computer Science teacher.

Small village with a beautiful beach.

Small fishing village in North Samos

Built on the ruins of a bustling ancient city. Now tourist infested, home of Samos Beer and Solon.

A beautiful fishing village in North East Samos.

The most beautiful mountain village of Samos. A beutiful drive through the nightingale valley starting from Agios Konstantinos will bring you to Manolates. There are no cars allowed in the village and there is a free parking lot at the entrance of the village.

First port town when coming by boat to Samos. My home town.

One of the highest villages in Samos. Beautiful views.

Close to Karlovasi, a nice vilage, beautiful square, with one of the best local food Restaurants in Samos.

One of the most beautiful squares in Samos.

Fishing village

A fishing village on the southwest of Samos.
On the southwest part of Samos. A tourist village.