EAT & DRINK
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 restaurants on the island, just small taverns and cafés. The owners are often also managers, cooks, and waiters, and usually, everyone in the family has (...)
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 (...)
Melmar Winery and "the Secret Path"
UPDATE: Unfortunately, the Melmar Winery closed in 2021. The Melmar Winery in Samothraki is hidden among the olive orchards of Dafnes, a small village in the (...)
TAVERNAS & CAFES IN SAMOTHRAKI
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 (...)
The Goat Specialists of Karydies Taverna
On the northern road to Kipos, a right turn and a steep climb through wheat fields takes you to the village of Ano Meria. The houses are far in between with large green gardens. The (...)
Taverna O Psaras - for the Fish Fans
Taverna O Psaras is on the northern shore of the island, on the right side of the road as you come from Kamariotissa, right before the harbor and Therma Beach. It's one of the few (...)
Fish and Sea Food at Taverna Akrogiali
Are you a fan of fish and seafood? Then Taverna Akrogiali is one of the tavernas of Samothraki you'll visit more than once. The taverna is in Lakkoma, on the western side of the (...)
Sunset Panorama at Taverna Paradeisos
As you make your way from Kamariotissa to Pachia Ammos you come across a few signs that make a pretty bold claim: Paradisos - the best panorama of the island. Paradeisos is a tavern (...)
Trapeza, the Coffee Shop with a View
Ilias is from Thessaloniki. Theodora comes from Alexandroupoli but lived in Athens for a long time. They met in Samothraki and fell in love with each other and the island. (...)
LOCAL PRODUCTS
The Traditional Bakery of Samothraki
As you wander through Chora in the morning, you are bound to notice a traditional stone house located on one of the narrow streets by the fortress. A large open window, (...)
The Papanikolau Cheese Factory Carries on the Tradition
In the small village of Makrylies, there's a cheese factory, the only one in Samothraki. It's in the southwest of the island and it belongs to Panagiotis Papanikolau. His grandfather (...)
