Although Samothraki is not your typical Greek island, it offers various activities and experiences. Here are 11 things to help you discover what makes this place special. Some activities are suitable for everybody, while others (such as climbing the highest peak of Mount Saos, hiking to the more remote waterfalls and vathres, or (...)
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 (...)
It is often said that Samothraki is not an island, but a mountain soaring from the middle of the sea. The name of the mountain is Saos. You can see it from afar, from the ferry, with its (...)
Canyoning (the mountain sport that involves descending a canyon along a riverbed) is just one of the many activities you can experience in Samothraki. The island is far better (...)
The roads in Samothraki don't cover the whole island. Some places, particularly those in the south, are only accessible by hiking on challenging and little-known mountain paths. An (...)
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 (...)
Hiking to Fengari Peak in Samothraki
Fengari (Feggari) is the highest peak of Mount Saos on the island of Samothraki. Rising to 1,611m, it is the third-highest peak in the Aegean Sea, following Crete (Mount Psiloritis, (...)
Where the Island Ends: Akrotiri Cape and Agios Andreas Lagoon
The western end of the island, beyond Kamariotissa, is an interesting area in terms of landscape, but also of the ecosystem it hosts. If you're looking to discover a different side of Samothraki, beyond the popular beach of Pachia Ammos or the famous waterfalls of Fonias, this is a place well worth exploring. To do a complete tour you will (...)
SHOPPING
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 (...)
To Gid' - The Goat Shop from Samothraki
To Gid' - Goat Shop is situated on the narrow street that descends from the fortress in Chora towards the center. You'll find it after you pass the traditional bakery, on the (...)
