The Weather in Samothraki. When to Go?

There's no single answer to the question "When to go to Samothraki?". It depends very much on your preferences: how would you like the weather to be, how few or many people (...)

Where to Stay in Samothraki

In Samothraki, there are only a few hotels, the rest of the accommodation is in guesthouses, studios or apartments. There are also two campsites, one private and one free. (...)

How to Get to Samothraki?

To get to Samothraki (Samothrace) island you need to board one of the regular ferries that depart from the port of Alexandroupoli. If you are coming from Athens you could (...)

Ferry to Samothraki: Price, Info and Schedule 2026

The closest port from which you can take a ferry to Samothraki (Samothrace) is Alexandroupolis, located on the mainland. For some time, there has been a plan to connect (...)

Pachia Ammos, the Most Popular Beach in Samothraki

Out of all the beaches of Samothraki, Pachia Ammos is definitely the most famous. It's very popular among the visitors of the island because it's the only sandy beach (...)

The Untamed Landscape of Kipos Beach

Update: Until further notice, due to the bad and sometimes dangerous condition of the road, entry on the segment starting at the intersection to Ano Meria and ending at Kipos (...)

Sanctuary of the Great Gods in Samothraki

The Sanctuary of the Great Gods is the most important tourist attraction in Samothraki and one of the most interesting archaeological sites in the entire North Aegean region. The (...)

Chora, the Perched Capital of Samothraki

The capital of the island is called Chora (though on some maps or signs, you may find it even under the name of Samothraki). Among other things, the word chora also means the (...)

The Waterfalls and Vathres of Samothraki

While for many places in Greece, the main draw is the beaches, in Samothraki, the vathres and waterfalls are what many people come for. The vathres, a trademark of the island, are (...)

Hiking the Fonias River Up to the Kleidosi Waterfall

Fonias is the most famous and important river in Samothraki, and is also the longest in the northern part of the island. It has its sources in the highlands of Mount Saos, under the (...)

Where and What to Eat in Samothraki

Food in Samothraki is simple and tasty, made from fresh local ingredients, probably very reminiscent of how Greek grandmas used to cook once upon a time. There aren't any fancy (...)

Goat on a Spit at Taverna O Vrachos

Taverna O Vrachos in the small village of Profitis Ilias is among the best tavernas in Samothraki. It's not only popular with tourists, but it's also a favorite of the locals who (...)

What to Buy in Samothraki?

Buying local products means supporting the destination you are in, but it can also be a cultural experience - a way to get closer to places, people and their stories. Samothraki island (...)

Fonias Pale Ale, the Beer of Samothraki

Samothraki has had its own craft beer since 2016. It is locally produced using water from the island which is considered one of the purest in Greece.   The beer's name is (...)