The mythical birthplace of the goddess Hera, Samos is the greenest of the Aegean islands and surely deserves its divine reputation. Nature lovers and sun-seekers alike are attracted to its pebbled beaches, green landscapes, and impressive rocky cliffs. The island is also renowned for its vineyards and is home to the impressive ruins of the Temple of Hera, as well as the remarkable Tunnel of Eupalinos, a feat of ancient engineering that once supplied clean drinking water to the people of Pythagoreio.
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Facts| Population: | 33,814 (2022) |
| Currency: | Euro, €1 = 100 cents |
| Emergency Numbers: | Fire: 119
First aid: 166
Fire department: +30 22730 22199
Forest rangers: +30 22730 27435 |
| Website: | visit.samos.gr » |
| Opening Hours: | Shops generally open from about 9 am to 9-10 pm. Many establishments close for a few hours in the early afternoon for siesta, but most restaurants, bars and cafes stay open late, often past midnight. |
| Tourist Information: | Discover Samos – Department of Tourism
Dervenakion 1, Samos
Open Mon–Sat 8am–4pm
+30 2273 350403 |
