Pythagoreio
The island's ancient harbour town, a World Heritage site together with the Heraion, with Roman ruins and a waterfront lined with cafés.
Tickets →Samos, Greece
Samos: airports, things to do and where to stay
Samos is a green island in the eastern Aegean, very close to the Turkish coast, with mountains, vineyards and a historic harbour at Pythagoreio. Its capital is Vathy, in a bay in the north-east.
Samos airports
From the airport to central Samos
Samos International Airport Aristarchos of Samos airport is about 9 km from central Samos.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal. On busy summer days there may be few of them, so it is worth booking a transfer in advance.
Samos
Things to do in Samos
Heraion of Samos
An ancient sanctuary of Hera, of which only a single column still stands, near the south coast.
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Tunnel of Eupalinos
A 6th-century BC aqueduct tunnel dug through the mountain from both ends; part of it can be visited.
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Vathy
The island's capital, with red-roofed houses around a deep bay, and a small old town with museums.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Samos?
Samos is served by Samos International Airport Aristarchos of Samos (SMI).
How far is the airport from central Samos?
Samos International Airport Aristarchos of Samos airport is about 9 km from central Samos.
How do I get from the airport to central Samos?
From Samos International Airport Aristarchos of Samos airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Samos?
Highlights of Samos include Pythagoreio, Heraion of Samos, Tunnel of Eupalinos, and Vathy.
Photo credits
- Pythagoreio: Bukvoed, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Heraion of Samos: FocalPoint, CC BY 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Tunnel of Eupalinos: Zach Marshall, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Vathy: Tomisti, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons