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Samos Information

Samos is an island of the North Aegean Region. Its size is 475 sq and has 36.000 permanent inhabitants. Samos is not a mass tourism destination thus it keeps its unique, natural beauty and the honesty of its people. Has a prehistory of more than 3.000 years and the most famous Samians are the mathematician Pythagoras and the astronomer Aristarchos. The island is very green with olive trees, wine yards, pine trees and was a holiday destination already from the ancient times. The favorite island of Antonio and Cleopatra, Samos still remains the place of elite people. Far away from the crowdie backpackers, it is a favorite destination of Greeks and Europeans that visit the island not only for its fantastic beaches but also for the endless paths on the mountains that attract quality environmental tourism.

The strategic place of the island with its daily connections by ship or by airplane, the short distance from Asia Minor (800m) and from the other islands like Patmos and Ikaria, provides to the visitors the alternative visit to other destinations as well.

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There are more than 3 daily flights all the year round from Athens - Samos - Athens, 3 times a week from Thessaloniki - Samos - Thessaloniki. There is a daily boat to and from Pireas (Athens) through the year.

There are public busses that connect Samos town with all the villages several times a day.

From April to late October there are many charter flights during the week from different European cities such as London, Amsterdam, Berlin….

'Aristarchos the Samian' International Airport of Samos has recently become bigger and been totally renovated, and a new modern Marina near Pythagorion is already in operation.

One can enjoy the fish taverns, the ouzeri offering special meze dishes with the Samos ouzo or the famous Muscat wine, the innumerous restaurants offering an international cuisine, the local bars, cafes and the typical Greek kafenio.

There are many old monasteries and beautiful churches, antiques, museums, cinemas, clubs and live music pubs. It is well worthwhile to visit the many unique villages on the mountains hidden in the wild green nature and surrounded by vineyards.

Art Galleries, Cultural events and various festivals take place all the year round. The most popular are the “Kalomiris” and the “Samos Wine” festival every summer.

For those who want to have a more energetic life there are many types of water sports to do, a sailing club, a local climbing & walking club, a bike club, dance schools, stadiums, athletic facilities, athletic studios and of course two big mountains with friendly environment, natural paths and great surprises such as rare kinds of flowers and birds, therapeutic herbs, olive trees and fantastic views.

The houses are being built in the village called Paleokastro which is about 4km driving east from the capital of the island, Samos. It is a traditional village with about 600 friendly habitants. The village has a beautiful central square with a kiosk, cafes and playground. The bakery is hidden in the quit narrow paths between the old little houses.

The land of the houses is just 300m away from the village, besides and over the main street with a panoramic view to the countryside. All the public services are available (water, power, telephone, rubbish collection).

The nearest beach to Paleokastro is Kerveli, about 4km away. The beaches Posidonio, Klima, Sidera, Mourtia, Mykali and Psili Ammos are not more than 8km away.

The airport is about 10km away and the marina 8 km in-between.

The big super-markets Bazaar and Lidl are about 2km away.

The green surroundings, the tranquility of the place, the few buildings, the good access to the project and to Samos town, make the area ideal not only for relaxed vacations but also for a permanent living.