What Types of Tourism Offered in Samos
Samos, in addition to being an ideal place for some R & R (rest and relaxation) and for exploring the wonders of Mother Nature, also is a spiritual center (Greek Orthodox Church) where you’ll find beautiful churches, chapels and monasteries, surrounded by green landscapes.
- Zoodochou Pigis/Ailiotissa Monastery, located in the northeast quarter of the capital city, and has a spectacular view of the Asia Minor coast
- Ag. Zonis Monastery, 9 km east of the capital, in the valley of Vlamaris
- Timiou Stavrou Monastery, near the community of Mavratzaioi
- Megalis Panagias Monastery, near the community of Koumaradaioi
- Panagia Vrontiani Monastery, 20 km south of the community of Vourliotes
- Panagia Spiliani church, built inside a cave, near Pythagorion
- Ag. Triadas Monastery, near the village of Mytilinii
- Prophet Elias Monastery, near Karlovasi
- Panagia Sarantaskaliotissa, found at the mouth of a cave on Mt. Kerkis, near Marathokampo