Fonias Waterfalls
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Waterfalls and deep pools in a gorge shaded by plane trees. A hike of about 40 minutes reaches the first falls, making it Samothrace's classic walk.
The Fonias River rushes down from Mount Fengari to the sea, forming a string of waterfalls and natural pools known as “vasres.” Start from the Byzantine Fonias Tower beside the north coast road and follow the river valley through dense plane-tree woodland. In about 40 minutes you'll reach the first waterfall, roughly 12 m high. The pool below is cold but good for swimming. Continuing upstream reveals more falls, but the path is harder and requires scrambling over rocks. A small fee is charged at the parking lot at the trailhead. Wear non-slip shoes, and never enter the water after rain, when the river can rise quickly.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Gria Vathra
- Therma
- Kremasto Nero Waterfall
- Kipos Beach
- Mount Fengari
- Vatos Beach
- Panagia Krimniotissa
- Pachia Ammos Beach