Olive oil tour in Koumeika, Samos
For our latest excursion we drove to the village of Koumeika, to make a tour in the olive oil factory of the Markou family. During this...
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Titia Kontaxis
Mar 7, 20211 min read
The Ancient Quarries of Chora: a hidden gem worth visiting! Εκδρομή στα αρχαία λατομεία της Σάμου!
The quarries (or ancient stone mines) of Chora should definitely be on your places-to-go list when you visit Samos. Imagine the tools,...
Titia Kontaxis
Mar 1, 20211 min read
Special discovery during our walk to Spiliani, Pythagorio!
What do you do when lockdown only lets you go for short walks around the house? Exactly that! And we made a special discovery on the way...
Titia Kontaxis
Feb 26, 20211 min read
Mytilinoi: crossing the big stone bridge to the water basin and the old windmill
Join us for a short trip to Mytilinoi: learn what "Theopiito Gefiri" means and see the other places worth seeing in the area, such as the...
Titia Kontaxis
Jan 20, 20211 min read
Samos roadtrip: Chora - Koumaradei - Pyrgos - Spatharei - Pagondas - Myli
No talk, just drive! Enjoy the #Samos landscapes and the villages we pass on our roadtrip in the winter sun. To be honest, our roadtrip...
Titia Kontaxis
Jan 3, 20211 min read
Pythagorio - Paleokastro - Vlamari - Zoodochos Pigi
Join us on our roadtrip from Pythagorio to the beautiful location of the Zoodochos Pigi Monastery. We drive through Paleokastro, past the...
Titia Kontaxis
Dec 20, 20201 min read
Roadtrip from Mytilini to Kokkari and back to Pythagorio by sunset
Just outside Mytilini there is an unpaved road that leads all the way north to Kokkari. Giving our dogs the opportunity to explore this...
Titia Kontaxis
Oct 19, 20201 min read
Pythagorio: the end of the season
Pythagorio: the last weekend of the strange summer season of 2020. We hope to see you next year under better circumstances!
Titia Kontaxis
Oct 12, 20201 min read
Exploring the magical Megalo Seitani by boat from Pythagorio
Megalo Seitani: truly a magical place on the west side of Samos! Enjoy this boat trip with us virtually and hopefully some day in real life!
Titia Kontaxis
Aug 15, 20201 min read
A taste of Samos: herbs, honey and (eventually) wine!
Our day started great with a coffee-with-a-view from Koumaradei. We also visited the Klironomou family store where they sell their herbs...
Titia Kontaxis
Aug 7, 20201 min read
Pythagorio: the Castle of Lykourgos Logothetis
Today we paid a visit to the Castle of Lykourgos Logothetis. Its tower has been fully restored and now serves as a monument and...
Titia Kontaxis
Aug 1, 20201 min read
Road trip to picturesque Manolates and Vourliotes and a visit to the monastery of Panagia Vrontiani
Through the "Nightingale Valley" that starts in Agios Konstantinos we drive up the scenic road to Manolates. We wander around the tiny...
Titia Kontaxis
Jul 27, 20201 min read
The Samos Marina and a new visit to Pythagorio by day and night
From the Samos Marina we walk to the harbor of Pythagorio, where we visit the blue street, the Metamorphosis church and its cemetary and...
Titia Kontaxis
Jul 16, 20201 min read
Road trip to Kokkari, the Potami waterfalls and Agios Konstantinos
Our first stop this morning was in Kokkari for coffee and delicious homemade cake. After a short stop to enjoy the wonderful view from...
Titia Kontaxis
Jul 5, 20201 min read
Sunday roadtrip to Timiou Stavrou, Pyrgos and Pagondas
One of the reasons so many people come back to Samos every year is explained in this video
Titia Kontaxis
Jun 28, 20201 min read
Unforgettable excursion by boat to Kaladakia beach, Ormos Marathokambos, Chrysi Ammos and Limnionas
Come with us to enjoy the clear blue water of the Aegean Sea along the south-west coast of Samos
Titia Kontaxis
Jun 14, 20201 min read
Boat trip from Pythagorio along part of the south coast of Samos to Samiopoula
Today we take you on a boat ride along part of the south coast of Samos, from Pythagorio past Potokaki and Ireon to the island of Samiopoula
Titia Kontaxis
Jun 10, 20201 min read
Boat trip from Pythagorio along the beautiful coastline to Kasonisi
Our trip starts with a view of Pythagorio harbor from the sea this time. We then pass the beautiful white Agia Eleousa church and Mykali...
Titia Kontaxis-Rakers
Jun 3, 20201 min read
Pythagorio - Ireon - Myli by bicycle (part 2)
After a short stop in Ireon this time, we continue our bicycle tour to Myli. We see the town square, the oldest olive tree on Samos and...
Titia Kontaxis-Rakers
Jun 1, 20201 min read
Cloudy visit to Possidonio-Kerveli-Psili Ammos-Mykali
Short trip to South-East Samos to show you the beautiful bays of Possidonio and Kerveli. Next stop in Psili Ammos (meaning "fine sand"),...
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