Samos is an island of great natural beauty with hidden greenery treasures, historical sites, monasteries, and museums that are all worth visiting. Below are some attractions near to 8Moons boutique apartments.
ATTRACTIONS NEAR 8MOONS
SIGHTSEEING IN SAMOS
METAXA LIKNON VINEYARD
Aiming to connect the Metaxa brand to its roots, LIKNON spreads down the valley on a sequence of stone-wall-held plateaus, beneath Vourliotes village, in a 100-year-old vineyard. While visiting this site, you will have the opportunity to explore the history and heritage of Metaxa as well as sample the finest distillations. View more on official website of Metaxa.
MONASTERY OF PANAGIA VRONTIANI
Panagia Vrontiani monastery is located above Vourliotes village with an endless view of the Aegean sea. It was built in 1566 and around 1700 it was the greater monastery of Samos island with more than 200 monks.
POTAMI WATERFALLS
West of Karlovasi town, near Potami beach, you can visit Samos waterfalls and admire the exceptional natural beauty of that area. Walk the well-preserved path through the forest and meet the waterfalls which form lakes with crystal-clear waters, ideal for swimming.
SAMOS WINE MUSEUM
Samos is particularly well-known for its indigenous white Muscat grape variety which is used to produce high-quality sweet wines. Visit the museum of Samian wine housed in a stone building of the 19th century in Malagari area near Samos town.
The southern part of Samos island is also rich in historical sites, museums, and monuments. Some of the most famous sights are:
- archaeological museum in Pythagorion
- castle of Lykourgos Logothetis
- tunnel of Eupalinos
- monastery of Panagia Spiliani
- temple of Hera in Heraion
- Pythagoras cave
