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The Greek island of Samos sits close to the Turkish coastline, a large, long and mountainous island. It's once enormous wealth Is reflected In the archaeological sites.Samos has something for everyone, from the popular resorts of Pythagorion and Kokkari to quaint hill villages. There are miles of sand, large mountains ranges and some spectacular scenery. Luxury hotel lovers will head south and east while the more adventurous go west and north. For more on Samos holidays see the Samos Beach Guide
The oldest and biggest yacht race to be held in the Greek Islands is set to get underway later this month. The Aegean Rally, now in its 48th year and organized by HORC (Hellenic Offshore Racing Club), will set sail from Faliro Marina, just 6km from Athens. Boats will head for Katapola on the Cycladic island of Amorgos before turning north to Pythagorion on Samos in the Dodecanese.
A competition has been launched to build a new harbour for tourist boats on the south coast of Samos island. The south-west coast of Samos has become increasingly popular in recent years.
The port of Marathokambos and nearby beaches at Kambos and Votsolakia attract many thousands tourists each year. But the area can only be reached by a long and circuitous drive over the central mountains from the main harbour in the south-east
I love the sound of the bouzouki and the bouzouki is, of course, the sound of Greece.Now you can learn the basics of bouzouki playing or even make your own instrument in workshops held on the holiday island of Samos. The workshops are held at the Samos Bouzouki School in Pythagorio, home of musician Yannis Loulourgas, who is passionate about both the music and the instrument.
