The first stop during your visit to Samothrace is Kamariotissa, located at the western end of the island. This is where the port as well as the starting point of the road network, which you will use during your perambulation, is located. The city was named after the homonym church, where the icon of Panagia from Kamares is kept. This is...
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Chora, the capital of the island, is located 6km from Kamariotissa built amphitheatrically on the slopes of Mount Feggari. The view to the sea from any spot of the city will be committed indelibly to your memory, while the sunset, which rivals the famous sunset of Santorini, will enchant you with its colorations. Its cobbled alleys call to mind...
The settlement of Therma, also known as Loutra, is located 12km from Chora and is famous for its hot sulphurous springs that are housed in the Municipal Hydro-infirmary, while the climbing routes to Mount Saos start also from this city. Another factor, which makes this place special, is Gria Vathra, a place of unique natural beauty, with...
Paleopolis is the ideal destination for those wanting to explore the archeological identity of the island. Here is located the ancient city and the Sanctuary of the Great Gods as well as the Archaeological Museum, in which you will see the world-famous statue of Nike (victory). Beyond the historical importance of the settlement, the rich...
This small settlement is located 3km to the southwest of Chora. The gardens of the inhabitants and their trim yards pause time in an era of envied simplicity, which is missing from the people of the city. You should definitely visit the monastery of Agios Athanasios, which lulls the soul and gives hope with its miraculous icon.
A lush landscape that resembles a painting dominated by these two small settlements with 15 and 37 people respectively, and approximately 10 km from Chora.
In the eastern part of the island and 18.5 kilometers from Chora the settlement of Ano Meria consists of the individual settlements Isomata, Mnimorion, Rempoutsadikon and Kerasia.
In this village located 13 kilometers to the southeast of Chora and built at approximately 300m in altitude, the age-long platans as well as the view, which is breathtaking, draw the visitor's attention. An outdoor sanctuary is also located here, probably dedicated to the Great Mother.
This ancient settlement is 11km from Pahia Ammos and is an ideal destination, since it is famous for its tranquility and quietness. It is recommended to those who want to experience the wild beauty of the southern part of the island. With a more equable climate than that of the rest of the island and beneficial waters, this is the only area of...
Just outside Kamariotissa you will encounter Xiropotamos, a settlement of exceptional beauty, built along the flume and literally smothered in green, with its running waters adding an exotic touch to the otherwise traditional settlement. Moreover, you should definitely visit its homonym gorge, the landmark of Xiropotamos.