Kiloukiotis Ioannis, Author at SamosIn

Tanning in Karlovasi flourished between 1880 and 1930, when more than 50 tanneries operated with 300…

14 Apr 2020

Samos in between years (photo Album)

9 before & after pics showing how Samos island has changed over years We have…

11 Nov 2019

The Unification of Samos with Greek country

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On November 11, in front of a crowd of people in the courtyard of Agios Spyridon church, Th. Sofoulis, in…

26 Oct 2019

Polycrates’ ring

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Eternal happiness is God’s privilege, in contrast, the fate of man is constant change with…

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The monastery of Panagia Vronda (Greek Παναγία Βροντά = Virgin peal) or Vrodiani or “Kokkariani”, was founded in 1566 by the monks Iakovos and Makarios which was seeking to find a quiet place for their spiritual uplift.

Panagia Vronda Monastery

Since 1566, the oldest in the island

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great importance Chapel for the Orthodox Church after asceticized and died here

Agios Ioannis the Theologos Chapel of in Kerkis

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it’s outstanding natural beauty with crystal clear, deep blue water and cozy little beach. Accessibility is not easy, but worth it. It is an undeclared nudist beach where you do not have the obligation to churn your swimsuit, but the environment can be a push to finally do it. It is integrated into the protection network Natura 2000 because hosts seal Monachus – Monachus. The name becam from the Turkish word “şeytan” that means diavolo, and this because the canyon “Kakoperato” that exists behind the beach, causes strange sounds when it is windy, so the Turks (who used to anchor there during the 19th century) thought that there was the devil, and gave this name to the region. Continuing for another 2 Km of walking will arrive to Megalo Seitani Beach

Beach Mikro Seitani

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Only one column is still standing today, preserved up to half of its original height, while the foundations are preserved up to the base of the walls and the stylobate. Began construction of the temple in 540 BC by “Rhoikos” sons, Theodore and Teleklis. The temple was never completed because of Polycrates death in 522 BC.

Temple of Hera

World Heritage Monument since 1992

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Platanos is located at the center of the island. Lying at the west foot of “Ambelos” (or Karvounis) mountain, 11 km distance, south from Karlovasi, with excellent north, south, west views to Aegean sea and to the island of Samos.

Platanos village

Τhe Aegean sea at your feet

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The Unification of Samos with Greek country

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