Vathy (Samos Town)
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The capital of Samos, spread in terraces around a deep bay, with red-tiled old houses and narrow lanes in the upper town. It is the main ferry port.
Vathy (Samos Town) is the island's capital and main port. It lies at the end of a long, deep bay on the north coast, with neoclassical buildings lining the waterfront promenade. The central square has a lion statue and is surrounded by cafés and shops. Ano Vathy (Upper Vathy), on the hillside, is the old quarter, where red-tiled stone houses and winding lanes preserve the atmosphere of the Ottoman period, making it great for strolling and taking photos. The Archaeological Museum and the Wine Museum are both in town, and ferries from Piraeus usually stop at this port.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Archaeological Museum of Vathy
- Samos Wine Museum
- Psili Ammos Beach
- Pythagoreio
- Panagia Spiliani Monastery
- Archaeological Museum of Pythagoreio
- Logothetis Castle
- Tunnel of Eupalinos