About Samos Island
The Greek islands are very popular lately. Samos, one of the closest Greek islands to Turkey, is a famous island with the turquoise shores of the Aegean right across Kuşadası.
The deep blue Aegean sea, delicious Greek food, a holiday in nature…
The closest Greek island to Turkey, Samos stands out with its clean beaches, quiet local texture, lush tourist attractions and historical breezes reflecting the Ancient Greek period.
Why go to the beautiful Samos, one of the Greek islands closest to Turkey?
Greek Food
The tastes of Turks and Greeks, who have lived together for centuries, are naturally quite similar to each other. The famous flavors of the island of Samos are very similar to the flavors we are accustomed to from Turkish cuisine. For a Turk going to Samos, it is very easy to find dishes that suit his or her taste!
Samos Beaches
Livadaki, one of the sandy beaches of Samos, is only 7-8 km away from Vathi, the center of Samos. Another one in Liva with the magnificent sea that will say hello to you at the end of the road, light music playing and delicious food!
Psili Ammos beach, located in the south of Samos, is equipped with a natural decor with tamarind bushes and small sand dunes.
Posidonion, also known as the scenic spot, is the perfect beach for swimming with its breathtaking beauties. Tsamadou beach awaits you at the end of a green road stretching through pine and olive trees. Potakaki is the perfect spot to relax with its comfortable sun loungers and wide beach! Kokkari central beach located in Kokkari area is very lively and nightlife is very active. Avlakai is a hidden paradise located on the Northwest side of the island. On its quiet beach, small and sawdust restaurants are waiting for you with the local flavors of the island.
Affordable Hotels
It is possible to find an accommodation option suitable for every budget in Samos, which is the favorite of tourists. If you want to experience a local island in small hotels and decent family pensions, you can choose to stay in central Vathy, Pythagorion and Kokkari.
Easy Access Opportunity
You can choose to rent a car on the island for city travel, easier and more comfortable transportation to beaches and bays. There is a bus option to wherever you want to go in the city! You can easily take the bus to go to famous beaches and coves.
Welcoming Island Residents
Turkish people are warm-blooded and hospitable. From this point of view, the inhabitants of the Greek islands will not make you look for Turkey at all. You will see that the shopkeepers love to host the Turks, especially in islands like Samos, which are close to our country, and you will feel like a part of the island!
