pythagoreio the most touristic town at Greek island of Samos

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The village of Pythagoreio located south east of Samos island. It's the most famous tourist resort of the island, because the archaeological sites, picturesque village, and the big harbor-marina full of yacht. Population 1.650 inhabitants (1.400 in the city and 250 in the region)

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Fortification wall of Samos ancient city

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Fortification wall of Samos ancient city

HERITAGE Archaeological sites

The Fortification wall of Samos ancient city had a total length of 6.430 m and enclosed an area of 1,2 km2 in which the city was organized.

Address: Pythagoreion Τ.Κ. 83103 Samos

Theater of Samos ancient city

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Theater of Samos ancient city

HERITAGE Archaeological sites

The theater was built during the 4th century BC and suffered several modifications during the Roman period.

Address: Pythagoreion Τ.Κ. 83103 Samos

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Great Samians, Sayings

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Well, they say that numbers rule the world. At least there’s no doubt that numbers show how it is ruled.

Pythagoras of Samos

The more you know the world, the more you know yourself

Pythagoras of Samos

Life is like a play, some people come to fight, others come to play and the happiest come to watch

Pythagoras of Samos

Do not seek for happiness, it is always within yourself

Pythagoras of Samos

The art of living a happy life is in living in the present

Pythagoras of Samos

A character creates a life

Pythagoras of Samos

Bad hopes, like bad guides, lead to bad actions

Pythagoras of Samos

It’s not enough to want, one should act

Pythagoras of Samos

A citizen without property has no fatherland

Pythagoras of Samos

Even though life moves forward, youth has to start everything anew

Pythagoras of Samos

A talented person feels happy when he puts his talent into practice

Pythagoras of Samos

Neither act nor, be quiet, or say something better than silence, in a state of anger.

Pythagoras of Samos

To understand the nation, learn its language

Pythagoras of Samos

A joke, like salt, should be consumed with moderation

Pythagoras of Samos

Life is never fair. For most of us, it’s perhaps better

Pythagoras of Samos

When waking up ask yourself, “What do I have to do today?” before going to sleep, ask “What I did today?

Pythagoras of Samos

The art of happy life is to live in the present

Pythagoras of Samos

Do great things without promises

Pythagoras of Samos

Knowledge and wisdom is not the same thing

Pythagoras of Samos

A human, trapped in his passions, is no longer free

Pythagoras of Samos

The art of living happily is to live in present

Pythagoras of Samos

Whatever people think about you, do what you think is fair. Be equally indifferent to censure and praise

Pythagoras of Samos

The vagueness of the word is a sign of uncertainty of thoughts.

Pythagoras of Samos

Never do what you do not know. But learn everything you should know

Pythagoras of Samos

All thoughts that have huge consequences are always simple

Pythagoras of Samos

Friendship means equality. Friends share everything they have

Pythagoras of Samos

Choose a friend, you can not be happy alone, happiness needs to be shared

Pythagoras of Samos

Do not let your imagination run wild. It will produce monsters

Pythagoras of Samos

Legislation should be the voice of reason

Pythagoras of Samos

Trust your life to mind only

Pythagoras of Samos

Try to be wise first,and be smart when you’ll have free time

Pythagoras of Samos

Do not force children to cry too often, otherwise they will have nothing to cry over your grave

Pythagoras of Samos

The beginning is half of the case

Pythagoras of Samos

Be a friend of the truth to the martyrdom, but do not be its defender to intolerance

Pythagoras of Samos

Do not go for sleep until you have analyzed what you did during the day

Pythagoras of Samos

Do not cross the limit in eating and drinking

Pythagoras of Samos

When leaving, do not look back

Pythagoras of Samos

First of all do not lose your self-respect

Pythagoras of Samos

Alcoholism is exercising in madness

Pythagoras of Samos

“Yes” and “No”, require the most serious decision

Pythagoras of Samos

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.

Aesop

We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.

Aesop

Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.

Aesop

A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.

After all is said and done, more is said than done.

Aesop

Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.

Aesop

A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we then know how to meet him.

Aesop

Plodding wins the race.

Aesop

Destroy the seed of evil, or it will grow up to your ruin.

Aesop

Please all, and you will please none.

Aesop

Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.

Aesop

Appearances are often deceiving.

Aesop

Persuasion is often more effectual than force.

Aesop

Example is the best precept.

Aesop

The level of our success is limited only by our imagination.

Aesop

It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds.

Aesop

United we stand, divided we fall.

Aesop

Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.

Aesop

Adventure is worthwhile.

Aesop

A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety.

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The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.

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Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.

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Familiarity breeds contempt.

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Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.

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It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow.

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People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.

Aesop

We should look to the mind, and not to the outward appearance.

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The injuries we do and those we suffer are seldom weighed in the same scales.

Aesop

Every truth has two sides, it is as well to look at both, before we commit ourselves to either.

Aesop

The little reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when the storm had passed over.

Aesop

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

Aesop

He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own.

Aesop

Be content with your lot, one cannot be first in everything.

Aesop

Self-conceit may lead to self destruction.

Aesop

Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.

Aesop

We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified.

Aesop

Don’t let your special character and values, the secret that you know and no one else does, the truth – don’t let that get swallowed up by the great chewing complacency.

Aesop

If you allow men to use you for your own purposes, they will use you for theirs.

Aesop

We often give our enemies the means for our own destruction.

Aesop

He that is discontented in one place will seldom be happy in another.

Aesop

Slow but steady wins the race.

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It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.

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It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not strive as well as pray.

Aesop

Our insignificance is often the cause of our safety.

Aesop

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Beach Kampos Marathokampou

It’s one of the most famous beaches of Samos. The great length and width of the beach (with many access points), making it comfortable and quiet, with choice of one of the many bustling beach bar or isolate yourself with your own umbrella. The water is crystal clear, with some wind days (mostly direction from the land to the sea), during the summer period.

Beach Kampos Marathokampou

(or "Votsalakia" as it's also known)

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Wine museum of Samos

The museum includes several halls which travel the visitor in times of traditional winemaking and barrel manufacturing. There are tools that are used by coopers era. Characteristic is the huge wooden tanks that have been preserved until today and impress with their size, the largest is 80 tons.

Wine museum of Samos

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Vigla the top of Kerkis mountain

Endless view to all points of the horizon, from 1.443 meters high.

Vigla the top of Kerkis mountain

Natural Beauty

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Beach Psili ammos (Marathokampou)

is of the most famous beaches of Samos. The beach is surrounded by many pines creating thus a attractive picture, while the golden sand and shallow water make it appealing for swimming and child-friendly. At the east of the beach is a quite big cave for much shade and coolness.

Beach Psili ammos (Marathokampou)

(or "Chrisi ammos" as it's also known)

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Tunnel of Eupalinos

The aim of the project was to supply water from the source of “Ayades”, (hidden at the mountain away from enemies), to the ancient city of Samos, through mount “Kastron”. The result was a remarkable water pipeline, total length 2,385 meters, of which 1,035 through tunnel.

Tunnel of Eupalinos

World Heritage Monument since 1992

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Panagias Spilianis Metochi

The history of the cave begins from the ancient times, since there are indications that in the cave lived the Samian Sibyl “Phyto” (Sibyl where a women in trance who prophesied the future). In the Byzantine years and then the same cave was used as a sacred place of Christianity and as a place of asceticism.

Panagias Spilianis Metochi

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Waterfalls in Ampelos village

Fabulous scenery, unparalleled beauty, one more hiden treasure of Samos wildlife.

Waterfalls in Ampelos village

Natural Beauty

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Metamorfosis Sotiros church at Potami

the most important and best preserved Byzantine monument of Samos. External masonry betrays influences from the art of Constantinople …

Metamorfosis Sotiros church at Potami

Churches

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Ampelos village

The village is oriented to the north, on a slope with 40% grade and this giving the impression of a balcony over the Aegean Sea, with excellent view from east to the west and reaches till Chios island and Asia Minor coast. It’s a preserved traditional village, with plenty of water, surrounded with lush vegetation, vineyards and orchards.

Ampelos village

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Beach Aspres (or Fournaki)

Is a quiet picturesque beach, “hidden” from the busy surroundings. On the back, there is a natural wall (precipice), 20 m height, which protects from the air. Walking west of the beach, you will come across other smaller beaches, whose size and quality (sandy beach, pebbles, rocks), depends of the last winter weathers.

Beach Aspres (or Fournaki)

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it’s a scenic, crystal clear pebbly beach, well protected from the northern winds. The beauty that it has is enough to relax and enjoy swimming, far from the big crowds of the well organized beaches.

Beach Tsopela

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It’s built on downhill ground with beautiful view to the sea. Its houses are close to its other, separated by narrow maze streets, a characteristic more intense than any other Samian village, which gives a very beautiful picturesque character.

Vathi village

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Beach Kaladakia

It is a picturesque, quiet, organized beach, with sand and partly small pebble. Worth seeing the small cave at the south, with the turquoise color of the sea. To get there, you have to cross a dirt road for 800 m and walk for 250 m. It features a canteen for snacks, coffee beverages.

Beach Kaladakia

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Prophet Elias chapel at Svala area

It is not known when the Prophet Elias chapel was first established, but we think it was more likely to be built at the middle of the 17th century

Prophet Elias chapel at Svala area

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is one of the most famous organized beaches of Samos, with crystal clear turquoise sea, in a bay which restricts the waves. The beach is surrounded by lush vegetation, olive trees and pines that create a beautiful image. At the eastern end of the beach is nudist, without being annoying for dressed.

Beach Tsamadou

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It is a picturesque pebble beach, with calm waters as protected by the small bay where it is located. An interesting activity is snorkeling at the the rocky little bays to the north side of the beach. On the beach mainly frequented locals from the city and the hotels guests.

Beach Gagou

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Agios Spyridon church at Samos city

The church of Agios Spyridon is basilica with a dome, 32 m long 16 m and 24 m tall, founded in 1892 and inaugurated in 1909

Agios Spyridon church at Samos city

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Panagia Makrini church

is a rare a Byzantine ecclesiastical monument, the history of which dates back to the 8th century AD.

Panagia Makrini church

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The “Genoan Castle” or “Kastraki of Panagia Potamiou” (as it is known to locals) it’s a small fortress built by the Genoans at 13th century or later.

Genoan Castle

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Platanakia & Aidonia

A forest of agelong, towering plane trees, with the melody of nightingales.

Platanakia & Aidonia

Natural Beauty

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Beach Pythagoreion

it’s a BLUE FLAG beach, mostly with sand and partly pebbles next to Samos airport. The part of the beach which has blue flag is about 250 m and is in front of a large resort. The beach it is organized and in other parts of, such as the east, but there are also blank sections (not organized), if you are interested for something like this.

Beach Pythagoreion

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Natural History Museum of the Aegean and Paleontological museum of Mitilini

The Exhibitions includes five departments, Paleontological, Zoological, Rocks and Minerals, marine life, Botanological, which are further supported by similar laboratories.

Natural History Museum of the Aegean and Paleontological museum of Mitilini

Paleontological, Rocks and Minerals, sea life, Botanological, Zoological

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it is a quiet pebble beach, crystal clear sea and sandy bottom, ideal for children. It has rich natural shade from the trees that cover most of the beach. It has a very beautiful way to get there, while noteworthy is the dawn, which is worth seeing if you are there.

Beach Kerveli

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Tradition says, that at the area where dance fairies at nights

Pnaka

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it’s with small pebbles at the beach (partly sandy) and with sand inside. It has elegant infrastructures, justified since it’s at the front of a large five stars hotel complex and mainly frequented their customers.

Beach Proteas

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Folklore Museum at Koumeika village D. Papaioannou

In the Kumeika Folklore Museum, you will find a variety of exhibits, representative of rural and urban folklore in a traditional Samos house …

Folklore Museum at Koumeika village D. Papaioannou

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Manolates village

The green slopes of Ampelos mountain (or Karvounis) that reach the sea, the view to the sea till Asia Minor, create a scene that is a key feature of the village.

Manolates village

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Assumption of Virgin Mary church at Platanos village

the church of Assumption of Virgin Mary in Platanos village of Samos, is a complex two-aisles building, since 1787 according inscription at the entrance of the church

Assumption of Virgin Mary church at Platanos village

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it’s alternative little beach, with three constructed levels (like little terraces), and beautiful crystal clear waters, the beach is covered with medium and large pebble

Beach Papa

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Beach Small Tsambou

It is the alternative for the lovers of authentic natural beach, without umbrellas, restaurateur and other amenities. Isolated from indiscreet eyes, nudism is usual, without being declared nudist beach.

Beach Small Tsambou

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