Hiking
Hiking to the top of Samos
Another incredibly October day, we packed our backpacks to finally try to reach Viglia, the highest peak on Mount Kerkis, 1,434 m above sea level.Just before dawn we took our 4-wheeled car and drove around …
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Evening hike around Konteika
In the wonderfully beautiful October weather, we tried an evening walk around Konteika after a 20-minute drive from the Pantheon.We started by parking in the village of Konteika and then walked through the village and …
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Short hike in the Kakoperato Gorge
One early morning in September, just before sunrise, we took the car from Pantheon Apartments & Studios to drive towards the monastery of Zoodochos Pigi located beside the Kakoperato gorge on the north-west slope of …
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Greek and Samos knowledge
Greek Olives and Olive Oil
Along with grapevines, the olive tree is the oldest known cultivated tree in the world, believed to originate in the Eastern Mediterranean area. It seems to have been around for at least 5000 years. The …
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Greek and Samos knowledge
Facts about Greece: Whisky, Evil Eyes & Yannis
In Greece, just about everyone believes in the power of the “evil eye”. The “evil eye” is probably more about envy. A Greek will rarely “give the eye” to someone intentionally. It is usually cast …
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Greek and Samos knowledge
Useful Greek Words
It is believed that Greek is the oldest European language, orally for 4000 years and written for 3000 years. Modern Greek is a dialect of southern Greece, now used by most Greek speakers both here …
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Greek and Samos knowledge
History of Samos
A synopsis (though rather a long one!) of information gathered from various sources in Samos. Samos has a dramatic history, covering various foreign occupation, rebellions, fight for independence and even a period of a 100 …
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Places to visit
Sunset Agios Nikolaos chapel – Potami beach
A number of times we have stopped at the chapel of Agios Nikolaos which is located on a hill on the east side of Potami beach.Fantastic view of the beach and often very beautiful sunsets …
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Excursion to Manolates
Manolates is a small genuine very beautiful mountain village located on the north side of Samos. One afternoon we turned off towards the village, having been in Vathi “Samos town” during the day, and followed …
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Viewpoint Ormos bay by bicycle or by foot
The shorter excursion to what we call “Viewpoint Ormos Bay” can be done on foot or by bike from the Pantheon. You can choose to walk or cycle a slightly more complicated route by passing …
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Afternoon hike to Mikro Seitani
One afternoon at the beginning of July we decided to go to Mikro Seitani beach. We took the car and drove straight over to Karlovasi on the north side of the island, passed Potami beach …
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Places to visit
To the cave of Pythagoras
Yes, there have been a few visits to the cave, this time one day at the beginning of July. About 20 minutes by car from the Pantheon, via Marathokampo high up on the mountainside, then …
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Some pots in Koumaradaíoi
The pottery village of Koumaradaíoi is 15 minutes from the airport and is a perfect stop on the way to the Pantheon if you like beautiful pots and clay objects. Koumaradaíoi has a long history …
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Morning hike to monastary Evangelistria
By car from Pantheon Apartments & Studios, at the end of June before sunrise, we drove through Votsalakia, turned right towards the cave of Pythagoras and then left up towards the monastery Evagilistria. A rather …
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Places to visit
A visit to monastary Megali Panagia
After landing on Samos one day in June, we took the opportunity to visit the monastery Moni Megali Panagia, which is a little over 15 minutes from the airport.We took the road past Mýloi and …
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Places to visit
Trip to Potami Waterfalls
After a drive of about half an hour, you arrive at the starting point and the valley where “Potami Falls” is located. You can park along the road just after the first part of Potami …
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Hiking
Hike and dinner – Platanos
One afternoon at the end of May, we decided to do a slightly shorter hike up by Platanos and then finish with a good dinner.The drive up to the village of Platanos with all the …
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Hike to Megalo Seitani
We begin our trek towards Megalo Seitani with a 45 minute drive to the village of Drakei. The drive alone is worth an excursion of its own. Winding road along steep rock walls with wonderful …
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