Samos-Base Pithagorion

Samos is lying in the Eastern Aegean, very close to the coast of Asia Minor, almost midway along the sea route that links Greece with Anatolia.  Her location played a great role in its development. The name Samos is most probably of Phoenician origin.  Over time,  it had many other names like Anthemis, Dryousa, Doryssa, Kyparissia, Imvrasia, Melamphylos, Parthenia.  Beautiful and green,  this island,  is famous for its sweet white liqueur wine and is filled with wonderful beaches,  picturesque villages and harbours. The nature of the island,  the climate and the archeological interest have turned this island in a resort which gathers many tourists.  The island was inhabited since the prehistoric times,  and as a part of the Ionic Confederacy it prospered reaching its peak under the rule of Polykrates,  who annexed many of the neighbouring islands creating a famous kingdom in the Aegean.  After the Roman times the island became the lair of pirates falling under Turkish occupation in 1566.  In 1912 became part of Greece.

Vathi 

The capital, famous for its beautiful classical mansions and public buildings, is built on the slopes surrounding the large bay which lies on the NE corner of the island. Samos is blessed with superb scenery, ranging from high mountains dropping sheer to the sea (Mt.Kerteteus 1.440 m), thick pine forests, cultivated valleys and plains, to beautiful sandy beaches at the end of deep blue bays.  

Pithagorion 

Our base in Samos area, is a small village located in the south part of the island. In 1955 and in honour of Pithagoras, the town formerly called Tigani, got her today name. Samos is the ideal starting point for sailing the eastern part of Greece and the islands around. Ikaria, Fournoi, Patmos and Lipsoi are only some of the places you can visit.

Ikaria

Ikaria is an island with many beauties, the sea where Ikaros drowned when the sun melted his wings of wax, the beautiful beaches (Therma, Fanari, Karkinagri, Karabostamo, Fitema, Kambos, Gialiskari, Mesakti, Livadi and Nas). Dionyssos was born In Ikaria, near Drepano.The primitive beauty of the island, the kind people and the monuments will please those who decide to visit Ikaria.The island is also known for its hot springs. There are plenty Byzantine churches and monasteries around the island. 

Fournoi

Fourni is between Ikaria and Samos, a very small island adorned by a beautiful coastline.The island is home to very few fishermen and merchant marines. There is only one fishing village on the island and moving around is done strictly on foot. There are many hidden-away coves and beaches with crystal clear waters and fine sand awaiting only the adventurous to discover them.