It is the highest mountain of Samos, with a maximum height of 1,433 meters. It is the third highest mountain of the Aegean Islands, after Psiloritis of Crete and Saos of Samothrace. It is a mountain with steep slopes and ravines. Its highest peak is Vigla, which you can reach going up the trail to the monastery of the Evaggelistria, at an...
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It is the second highest mountain of the island after Kerkis, with a maximum height of 1.153 meters. The locals call the mountain “Karvounis”. However, it’s been given the name “Ampelos” (vine), because of its lush landscape, with many olive trees and vines. Its highest peak is Profitis Elias, with the chapel of Profitis Elias, which is open...