Sun-drenched corners of Samos

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Handpicked beaches, villages, tavernas and views that make the island feel personal. Browse the local favorites and start exploring.

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Written by a Samos local

Real recommendations, not tourist traps

This 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.

🌱 This project just started — new places, photos and details are being added day by day, so check back often.

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Village highlights

Vourliotes
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Vourliotes

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.

Avlakia
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Avlakia

Small village with a beautiful beach.

Agios Konstantinos
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Agios Konstantinos

Small fishing village in North Samos

Pythagoreio
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Pythagoreio

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

Kokkari
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Kokkari

A beautiful fishing village in North East Samos.

Manolates
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Manolates

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.

Karlovasi
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Karlovasi

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

Platanos
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Platanos

One of the highest villages in Samos. Beautiful views.

Konteika
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Konteika

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

Koumeika
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Koumeika

One of the most beautiful squares in Samos.

Balos Koumeika
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Balos Koumeika

Fishing village

Ormos Marathokampou
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Ormos Marathokampou

A fishing village on the southwest of Samos.

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Kampos Marathokampou

On the southwest part of Samos. A tourist village.