Chora
Χώρα Σαμοθράκης
The island's capital, a hilltop town built on steep slopes. Stone houses with red roofs are stacked tier upon tier, and a medieval castle built by the Genoese Gattilusi family crowns the top.
Chora is the capital of Samothrace. To escape pirate raids, it was built on the steep slopes of an inland valley. Stone houses with red tiles and white walls are stacked up the hillside, and narrow paved lanes wind between them. At the top of the town stand the ruins of a 15th-century castle built by the Genoese Gattilusi family, which offers views over the town and the sea beyond. The town has a folk museum, old plane trees on the square, and several traditional taverns that are lively on summer nights. Chora is about 5 km from the port of Kamariotissa, with bus connections. Vehicles struggle within the town, so it's best to park at the edge and walk in.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Sanctuary of the Great Gods
- Archaeological Museum of Samothrace
- Mount Fengari
- Profitis Ilias
- Kamariotissa
- Therma
- Gria Vathra
- Panagia Krimniotissa