So we messed up the Greek ferry times and on our arrival we soon found out the next ferry is on Sunday... 3 extra days to kill on a little Greek Island - what a shame...
After an afternoon tour of Samos town and a superb dinner (with the best view) at "steps" we settle in to the Virginia Hotel overnight. In the morning we hire a car (Hyundai something - does the job) for 30 euro a day and head out to Pythagoria via a quaint winding road through some stunning vilages.
The next nights hotel (Princessa) is out of the town centre but Michelle falls in love with the secluded beach in front of the hotel and the view of Turkey isn't bad either. We love this part of Samos. We swim, have the best "coffee toffee" ever and visit some archeological sites (including the Eupalinian Aqueduct) before finishing out day with a beer and baclava in the old fishing port area. We contemplate staying here but realise we have to move on in case Samos gets better than this.
Day two we head west (but hit the beach for a swim and coffee toffee once more). We visit on the site of Heraion, drive by Ionas and Pappa beach, visit the church in Pagondas and lunch. Then we head down to Marathokampou for another swim and some more great views. The days are long here - sun sets about 8:30, with light until 9 so we make the most of it and keep going until Karlovasi where we settle in to our next hotel- Anema by the sea. It fails to compare on views and location but its just one night. We have dinner in the town centre (fish and salad) and the next morning we head to Potami beach and the nearby waterfalls before checking out and heading East.
On our last night we stay at hotel Iro. It serves its purpose and gives us a chance to check out the local beaches of Lemonika and Tsanadou. Turns out clothing is optional in the latter... After a refreshing swim we head up the village of Vourliotes for a walk through Greek cottage charm. We finish with a HUGE dinner watching the sun set from a cafe on the water near our hotel. Mousaka, stuffed tomatoes, fried cheese, abergine dip, Greek salad, and local sweet white wine.
Our last day in Samos (and our first wedding anniversary!) and we drive back past Pythagoria to a little sandy beach, but forgo the swim in order to get back to Samos main town and the boat to Mykonos.
This was a great stop.
Samos Town view
Michelle at our favourite spot East of Pythagoria
Views looking West from Karlovasi
Lunch near the bay half way between Karlovasi and Samos town
Church
Heraion of Samos
Pythogoria Harbour
Mighty rental
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