SAMOS

Samos, one of the most easterly Aegean islands just a stone's throw from the coast of Turkey, is renowned for its wines. The birthplace of many philosophers and mathematicians of antiquity, such as Epikouros, Aristarches, Pythagoras, (the greatest mind that ever walked on earth).

Samos delights today's visitor with its lush greenery, varied landscapes and fascinating archaeological sites.

Among the island's first inhabitants were the Pelasgians, who established the worship of the goddess Hera on Samos. The area abounds in important ruins: the Polycrates Wall (2nd half 6th century B.C.), the ancient theatre, the famous Eupalinos Tunnel, a technical marvel dating to the 6th century B.C., which used to supply the town with water. The small archaeological museum houses local findings. Not far from Pithagorio is the archaeological site of the Heraion, with its sanctuary to Hera of Samos, one of the biggest of antiquity