samos daily photo: Pythagorio

Monday, 15 November 2010

Solid foundation

In the old church next to the castle of Pythagorion the visitor can see this:

The solid foundation of an ancient column used for the new wall...

this is also a way to build history...

Monday, 23 August 2010

Monday, 12 April 2010

Samos Marina is situated on a strategic location on the island of Samos, at the eastern Aegean Sea. The facilities are located on the southeast part of the island, just 500m away from the picturesque village of Pythagorio. Samos Marina provides mooring close to the village, but at an isolated and well-protected location for those who enjoy privacy. The marina is built in accordance with state of the art specifications and provides full range services to boats and boaters.

Samos Marina is on an island blessed by nature. Being one of the larger islands of the Aegean, Samos, projects a distinct vitality in all seasons. Furthermore, the island has thick, lush vegetation, divine beaches and famous locally produced wines since antiquity.

With a berthing capacity of 260 boats, Samos Marina can host yachts up to 25m in length according to the official plan. Super yachts up to 50m of length have been already hosted in the marina, and a number of at least 10 berths for yachts above 25m is arranged and adequately equipped. The marina boatyard can host up to 170 boats serviced all around the year at the repair & maintenance zone area.

Samos Marina also includes facilities that serve all of the guests' needs: shopping, restaurants, supermarket, laundry washers; but also yacht club and maritime sports facilities, cultural events hall, as well as fuel station and waste pumps service. At a very short distance from the island's airport (5 minutes), Samos Marina is minutes away from international flights and destinations, giving the opportunity for immediate access.

Source: http://www.samosmarina.com/

Monday, 5 April 2010

Spring time in Samos - Thats my World

These Wild Gladiolus are also known as Gaudy Glads.

In April and may you will find them everywhere in Samos.

...and as well millions of wild mediterranean red Papaver !!!

Some infos about Samos Island

Samos (Greek: Σάμος) is a Greek island in the North Aegean sea
A great portion of the island is covered with vineyards, from which the famus Samos wine is made.The capital city is Vathy. The most important plains are that of Pythagorio, in the southeast, Karlovasi in the northwest, and Marathokampos in the southwest. The Samian climate is typically Mediterranean, with mild rainy winters, and warm rainless summers.The largest mountain is the Ampelos massif, which occupies the center of the island and rises to 1,095 metres (3,590 ft). The island's highest point is the summit of the Kerkis range, at 1,434 metres (4,700 ft).
Famous Samians : Pythagoras ,Aristarchus of Samos,Polycrates
see also this link : http://www.samos.gr/