Stunning Samos Island

Samos is the eighth largest Greek island (its area is 475 km² and coastline 159 km), with a population of 40,000 inhabitants. With cool summers and warm winters, the ground is very fertile, especially for olives and grapes.

According to mythology, the Goddess Hera was born in Samos Island and today visitors can see the remains of The Temple of Hera here. Phythagoras, the illustrious philosopher and mathematician of ancient times, lived in Samos. The famous philosopher Epikouros and astronomer Aristarchos also came from Samos Island.

Today Samos Island is regarded as one of the most beautiful and attractive Hellenistic islands.

Ferry to Samos

Samos is located only 20 nautical miles south-west of Kusadasi.

There are two ferries every day between Kusadasi and Samos during season. There is one early in the morning and another one in the afternoon. The regular everyday ferry schedule starts by 1st April and continues until the end of October. Ferries depart at 8.30 am from Samos and Kusadasi. The return time is 5 pm from Samos and Kusadasi. The journey takes one hour and 45 minutes.

From Samos, you can reach islands like Ikaria, Mykanos, Santorini and Pireaus.