 Vathi / samos town
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The charming capital of Samos, Vathy, is located in the northeastern part of the island.
The settlement is built amphitheatrically at the end of the bay, from which – according to local tradition – it also took its name.
At the beginning of the last century, Vathy was a small settlement near the island˘s port, founded by merchants who initially built their offices and warehouses in the area.
Gradually, a modern town began to develop around the port.
In 1832, Vathy became the island˘s capital.
Today, it has seen significant tourist development and is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Aegean.
During a walk through the town, one encounters old and new buildings that together form a harmonious architectural ensemble defining the area˘s identity.
Imposing neoclassical buildings house public and private services, while picturesque neighborhoods with old cobbled streets reflect the island˘s distinctive character.
Vathy is also home to the island˘s port, where commercial ships and private yachts of Samos visitors anchor.
In the capital, you will also find some of the island˘s most important attractions.
Particularly impressive is the famous Pythagoras Square.
There stands the renowned marble lion, a significant monument placed in the square since 1930 in memory of the heroic battle of Kavos Fonia.
A unique gem of the town is the Municipal Garden, created during the Hegemony.
There you will find the monument dedicated to those fallen in the wars of 1912–13.
During your stay in Vathy, it is worth visiting the Municipal Art Gallery, which hosts rare works by local and non-local artists, as well as important artifacts documenting the island˘s history from 1821 to modern times.
Plan a visit to the Metropolitan Mansion, which also houses the Byzantine Museum.
There you can admire the majestic building and invaluable historical exhibits, including Byzantine and post-Byzantine icons, chalices and reliquaries, sacred vestments, manuscripts on parchment, and other religious artifacts.
Additionally, at the city˘s archaeological museum, you can see findings uncovered in excavations at Heraion and Pythagoreio.
On the eastern side of the town is the Monastery of Agia Zoni, founded in 1695 by Monk Meletios.
Frescoes from that period have been preserved, and the wood-carved iconostasis of the church is particularly impressive.
In a beautiful location in the northeastern part of the town stands the Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi, dating from the mid-17th century.
It offers a unique view of the coasts of Asia Minor.
A short distance from Vathy, you will find the beaches of Roditses and Gaggou, known for their colorful pebbles and crystal-clear waters.
By car or bus, you can reach the stunning beaches of Kerveli, Psili Ammos, Poseidonia, Galazio, and Myrtia.
No matter which beach you choose, you will be captivated by its beauty and the purity of its waters.
Most also offer facilities for water sports.
At night, the town transforms.
Bars playing all kinds of music and live music venues promise unforgettable nights of entertainment.
In the town˘s tavernas, you can taste exquisite recipes of Samos cuisine and, of course, the famous local sweet wine.
Regarding accommodation, you will be fully satisfied, as Vathy hosts large hotels and complexes of rental rooms that cater to all tastes and, most importantly, every budget.
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