"the mountain island" Samothraki Island by magdaki

Samothraki Island Travel Guide: 94 reviews and 130 photos

Samothraki is not your typical greek island. It is more like a mountain that accidentally happens to be surrounded by sea. Its beauty is not in its beaches but in its rivers. And the best meals it has to offer are not fish and other sea food, but goat cheese and goat meat.

Of course you can find anything you need to know about this island in my tips... but just in case, here is a couple of very useful links: http://www.greek-islands.eu.com/samothraki.html
http://www.homestead.com/1blue/1blue.html :o)

you just have to look in order to see (kipi beach)

If what you have in mind is Myconos and Santorini, don't go to Samothraki.. If what you are looking for is intense night life and clubbing you will be dissappointed. If you dream of golden sand beaches you should look elsewhere for them. This island really knows how to hide its treasures, that's why it hasn't been completely spoiled by tourism yet. You have to sweat in order to find its beauties, but the reward is breathtaking!

Pros and Cons

Pros:amazingly beautiful
Cons:there aren't any
In a nutshell:the gardens of Eden

Last visit to Samothraki Island: Jul 2004
Intro Updated Apr 5, 2006
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emerald waters Favorites (1)

If you were to spend only a few hours on Samothraki, the one thing you should absolutely do would be a hike along one of... more travel advice

glitsa Local Customs (1)

As I have mentioned again, the island's local economy is based on animal breeding (sheep and goats). This "glitsa"... more travel advice

Ottoman Viper (Vipera xanthina) - Samothraki Island

snakes Warnings Or Dangers (3)

In Greece there is only one kind of being which can be life - threatening (except from people, of course). It is the... more travel advice

The remaining columns of the Hieron - Samothraki Island

The Sancturay of the "Great Gods" Things to Do (5)

A very important archaeological site, and a beautiful walk as well. I am pasting from the information leaflet I was... more travel advice

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Comments (27)

Zajem Feb 18, 2009 at 6:23 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday from Czech republic!Happy travels and returns.
angiebabe Dec 26, 2008 at 5:20 AM Report Abuse

Hi nice to see your tour around the sites and trails off the track here - I greatly enjoyed Mykonos and Santorini in May but theres much more Id love to come back to see! and congrats on yr wedding and xlnt ID photo! Christmas Blessings to you too!
cpiers47 Dec 10, 2008 at 2:50 PM Report Abuse

This looks like a beautiful place. Of course, I want to visit Santorini and Mykonos b/c they're on the list...but Samothraki looks much more my pace!
neodue Mar 28, 2008 at 12:20 AM Report Abuse

We are planning to visit Greece this autumn.Such a nice info about Samothraki
mindcrime Sep 5, 2007 at 12:59 PM Report Abuse

Hi! Na dw pote 8a ta kataferw na paw ekei pera
Kid-A Apr 26, 2007 at 1:38 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for the great tips. I will remember this place when I'm planning my trip to Greece.
nicolaitan Apr 2, 2007 at 6:28 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful place, nicely captured in your images. The travelogues are so nice. The winged victoryof Samothrace and lots of Ents on the same island - nice. N.
starstudio Feb 10, 2007 at 1:22 AM Report Abuse

kali tyxi sto Londino oraia selida pou mou thimise tin Samothraki.
mengu Oct 10, 2006 at 1:34 AM Report Abuse

Amazing photos and very helpful tips for the island, thx..
nickandchris Mar 6, 2006 at 2:27 AM Report Abuse

This looks absolutely stunning. Love the river walk and natural swimming pools.