When you think of a GREECE holiday by a sea front huddle of colourful houses built around a hilltop castle, with churches, Museums, archeological sites you probably picture a town just like Pythagorion, where you can relax on its majestic shore, and enjoy a summer festival atmosphere. Mountainous and unspoilt, Samos Island is popular with Greeks in search of an unpretentious summer escape. From riding horses on the beach, to hiking, climbing, windsurfing, scuba diving, sailing and boat trips, the island’s beautiful long sandy beaches which is perfectly designed for children young and old, there’s plenty to do.
• Pythagorion is just 2km away. Our favorite spilling down the hillsides small towns to the North include nearby Mitilinioi (10km), the gorgeous duo of Koumaradei (20km), and Pirgos (25km), Heraion is just 8km away to the west, with monasteries, churches, medieval castle and Pappa beach. A little further are Samos town (15km), with its buzzing Piazza del Leone, and renowned archeological museum and wine museum, Kokkari (20km), Vourliotes and Manolates (30km) and Karlovasi and the Potami waterfalls (45Km)

While Samos Island has more than 60 fantastic beaches, the limited facilities nearby The Electra Premium coves, beaches composed of smooth white stones (kids might want beach shoes), accessed via a 30-minute walk through pinewoods is the connoisseur’s choice for variety. Best for children is Psili Ammos, on the south – east coast a half-mile-long swathe of golden sand giving onto calm shallow sea, and equipped with sun beds, and restaurants. Proteas beach and Glicorisa beach are 5 minutes drive, Tsambou, Tsamadou, Lemonakia on the north, Mourtia, Klima, Kerveli on east coast and for more Caribbean style try Livadaki sandy beach on the north-east coast. Or take a boat-ride to the remote south coast, to bathe at Samiopoula Island sandy beach.

Discover hidden paradises and crystal beaches by taking one of the excursions we recommend. Spend a day island hoping and diving in some of the most beautiful beaches in Greece.

We strongly recommend exploring our diverse eco-system on foot. The trails along The Electra Premium are ideal for a short stroll, follow the Western road through pine trees and outcroppings to summit Poundes Peak. Hike the Western hills through olive groves and wildflower meadows to ancient Samos city walls and Monastery Agia Triada. A half-hour hike away, the spectacular cliff-side Spiliani Monastery stands high above Pythagorion. Avid backpackers can appreciate Samos as an advanced hiking resort with the countless routes through the countryside, around the coastline as well as on the mountains Karvounis, Kerkis and the forest hills, including caves and rock formations.

The Electra Premium is open from mid April to late October.
There’s a lot of festivals in nearby Pythagorion including,

• The Fishermen Festival in late June, free wine and fish dishes are served accompanied by music and dancing,
• The 6th of August celebrations in Pythagorion, held to celebrate the anniversary of the Sea Battle that took place at Samos straight between the Greeks and the Turks on August 6th 1824. The event includes, in the day before the last, burning of fireworks, and the enactment of the Sea-Battle and the burning of the Ottoman flagship. The last day, there is a Holy Mass at the Cathedral and folklore dances at the town square.
• The Ireon 3 day music festival (beach party) in early August hosts many famous rock and reggae musicians and groups.
• The Festival “Herea – Pythagorean” in mid-summer (dates vary) which showcases the history and culture of the island through the ages,
• The Wine Festival which usually takes place in August in Pythagorion,
• The Samos Young Artists Festival, Young musicians from throughout the world are invited to come to Samos for two weeks in August and give concerts in the antique theater of Samos during the festival.