Useful Information
HOW TO GET HERE
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CAR
Tiki Rooms are accessible by your own car or by rental car, which we can arrange for you to pick you up from wherever you want (airport, port, etc.) on request.
BUS
Samos puplic bus service has 20 buses to serve the island. You can catch the bus, which stops 300 metres away from Tiki Rooms whether you come to us or schedule visits to other villages of Samos, Tourist resorts, monuments, beaches etc.
Tel: 22730 27270
Samos Public Busses
TAXI
There are taxi ranks throughout Samos that you can use for getting around the island. We can arrange for a taxi to pick you up from wherever you want (airport, port, etc.) upon request.
Tel: 22730 31000 or 37600
BY BOAT
Samos has 4 ports in Karlovasi (20 km from Tiki rooms) in Vathi (48 km from Tiki rooms) in Pythagorio (35km from Tiki Rooms) in Ormos (3km from Tiki Rooms) and it is connected with the following ports in Greece: Piraeus, Thessaloniki, Chios, Fournoi, Ikaria, Kalymnos, Kavala, Kos, Leros, Lesvos, Limnos, Lipsoi, Paros, Naxos, Patmos, Rhodes, Turkey.The routes and the ports to and from Samos change depending on the season.
BY PLANE
The airport of Samos is located in the southeastern part of the island, 33km away from Tiki rooms and it is connected to many domestic and overseas airports. The flights from and to Samos change depending on the season.
DISTANCE FROM...
Samos is famous for its green landscapes, landmarks, monuments, monasteries, churches, its award-winning wine but mainly for its beaches. You will find beaches with sand, pebbles, organized beaches with sun beds, parasols, music, food and drink, remote beaches for more relaxation and rocky beaches for the sporty types.
BEACHES NEAR TIKI ROOMS
-Campos(40m. from Tiki rooms).It covers three miles along the village, it has small pebbles and calm waters
-Aspres(100m from Tiki rooms).It has small pebbles and it is ideal for moments of privacy
-Psili Ammos(2km west of Tiki rooms). Organized, with sand and shallow waters
-Limnionas(5km west of Tiki rooms). Organized, situated in the small picturesque village of Limniona
-Ormos(2km east of Tiki rooms). Located in the picturesque village of Ormos
-Ballos(4km east of Tiki rooms).It has pebbles and green water
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ISLAND
-Potami
-Small ang Big Seitani
-Avlakia
-Tsabou
-tsamadou
-Lemonaki
-Kokkari
-Gagou
-Psilli Ammos(Pythagorio)
-Mikali
-Glikoriza
-Posidonio
-Klima
-Potokaki etc.
For more information visit the following link: www.samosportal.gr/pages/paralies.ph
Marathokampos Clinic
(8km fromTiki Room)Tel.:22730 31207
Karlovasi First Aid
(20km from Tiki Room)Tel.:22730 32222
Samos Hospital
(52km from Tiki Room)Tel.:22730 83100
Marathokampos Pharmacy
(8km from Tiki Rooms)Tel:22730 31585
Ambulance
Tel.: 22730 22222
Marathokampos Police station
Tel.: 22730 31222
Karlovasi Police station
Tel.: 22730 33333
Samos Police station
Tel.: 22730 22100
Tourist police station
Tel.: 171
Fire Brigade
Tel.:22730 22199
Karlovasi Port Authority
Tel.: 22730 30888
Samos Port Authority
Tel.: 22730 27318
PITHAGORAS CAVE
At the foot of Mount Kerkis and according to the story the philosopher Pythagoras resorted to this cave to hide at the time when he was persecuted by the tyrant Polycrates because the latter had accused him of trying to corrupt the young people of Samos.
TEMPLE OF HERA
3 km west of Pythagoreio, lies the most important temple of Samos and one of the most significant throughout Greece. The Temple of Hera is dedicated to the goddess Hera, wife of Zeus, the king of the twelve gods of Olympus.
EFPALINIO ORYGMA
2 km away from Pythagoreio there is an ancient tunnel cited by Herodotus as the “double-edged trench” which is known today as the ‘Efpalinio Orygma’ and it was named after the renowned engineer Eupalinos who designed and built it.
TOWER OF LYKOURGOS
In Pythagoreio, the tower can be accessed on foot too. It was built in 1824 by Lycurgus Logothetis who was the leader of the revolutionaries of Samos in 1821. In this way, he wanted to have a strong fortress that would protect the rebels and the residents from the Turks.
TOWER OF SARAKINIS
It is located 8 km western to Pythagoreio near the archaeological site of Heraion . Nicholas Sarakinis was the ship captain of the fleet of the Turkish Admiral Kilitz Ali Pasha , whom he helped decisively with the resettlement of Samos in the late 16th century . Thus, showing his gratitude Kilitz Ali Pasha donated to Nicholas Sarakinis large tracts of land in Heraion area. Because of the time conditions and the fear of pirate attacks Sarakinis built a fortress tower whose construction was completed circa 1577. It was named after him.
TARSANAS IN ST. ISIDOROS
It is situated 5 km away from Kallithea. The shipyard of St. Isidore once consisted of many small autonomous shipbuilding and repair units. Later, it remained only one old shipwright, the well-known throughout the region, Psilapatis. who continues the ancient art of wood
Today, the ancient art of wood is continued by two sons of another family.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Downtown Samos.
a) The Old Museum, built in 1912 and formerly housing the ”Paschaleion Archives”.
b) The New Museum.It opened in June 1987 and houses a collection of archaic sculpture. It was built at ‘VOLKSWAGEN’ cultural foundation expense.
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Sunday from 8:30am to 5:00 pm. Monday: Closed.
General Admission 3 € – Reduced 2 €.
Tel: 22730 27469
ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF PYTHAGORΕION
In Pythagoreio.
The museum has 3000 exhibits.
The museum contains exhibits of ancient columns, portraits of Roman emperors, impressive
outfits that the ladies of the upper class used to wear, pottery etc. (9th century BC – 2nd century BC).
Opening hours: 1 April-31 October Tuesday – Sunday (09.00-16.00).
General Admission 4 € – Reduced 2 €.
Tel: 22730 61173
HISTORICAL AND FOLKLORE MUSEUM OF KARLOVASI
In Karlovasi.
It opened in 1994. The exhibits cover a period that extends from 1870 until 1955 and show the everyday life of both the thriving urban class and the rural population on the island.
Opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday from 08.30am to 15.00 pm
Admission: –
Tel: 22730 32265
FOLKLORE MUSEUM PYTHAGOREΙO (Dimitriou Foundation)
In Pythagoreio.
Exhibits represent everyday life in Samos prior to 1940.
To date, some of the exhibits which you can see in the museum can be encountered in the villages of Samos.
Opening hours : Daily from 10.00 am to 13.00 pm (during the summer months)
Admission :
Tel: 22730 62286
SAMOS NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
In the village of Mytilinioi
It consists of the Paleontological Museum and the Natural History section
Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday from 09.30am to 5.00 pm. Sunday (10.00am – 15.00pm)
General Admission 3 € – Reduced 2 €.
Tel: 22730 52055
Samos Wine Museum
In Samos town
It is a “living” place of virtual historical reality for Samian wine and the Union of Vinicultural Cooperatives of Samos. Tel.: 22730 87511
For more information visit the following links: www.samosportal.gr/pages/to-nisi-mas/ta-axiotheata-tis-samou.php
Because of its topography formation Samos is suitable for mountain, cave, water (sea, rivers) and forest activities.
It offers:
Trekking
Cycling
Mountain Climbing
Rock Climbing
Waterfall climbing
Water sports
For more information visit the following link: www.samosoutdoors.com
Kampos is a tourist resort. During the summer you can find many restaurants , fish restaurants, taverns , traditional Greek souvlaki restaurants and pizzerias that love traditional Greek cuisine.
Regarding entertainment, you can find cafes , bars , clubs with Greek , foreign or live music where you can enjoy youselves until very late at night or you can simply relax by enjoying a cocktail with a view of the sea .
All the above can be found along the coast of the village as you enjoy your stroll. Υou will definitely find something to suit your taste!
Festivals couldn’t be missing from the island! Each year they provide tourists with fun through Greek tradition.
FESTIVALS DYRING THE SUMMER PERIOD
6/5 VATHI
14/5 DRAKEOI
21/5 AGIOS KONSTANTINOS,DRAKEOI
24/6 DRAKEOI
29/6 HEREON
7/7 ΚΟUMARADEOI
16/7 VOURLIOTES
20/7 KODEIKA,VOURLIOTES,PYTHAGORIO,CHORA
26/7 KALLITHEA,KODEIKA,AGIOS KOSTANTINOS,AMPELOS,
VOURLIOTES,ΚΟΚΚΑRΙ,ΚΟUMARADEOI,SPATHAREOI,PIRGOS,MITILINIOI,MAVRATZEOI
27/7 KOKKARI
6/8 AMPELOS,KOUMEIKA,PITHAGORIO
15/8 KALLITHEA,AGIOS KONSTANTINOS,VOURLIOTES,ΚΟΚΚΑRΙ,ΚΟDEIKA,CHORA,ΚΟSMADEOI,PIRGOS,ΜITILINIOI,SPATHAREOI,MILOI,ΜAVRATZEOI
28/8 LEKKA,ΜΑVEATZEOI
29/8 LEKKA,VATHI
7/9 VOURLIOTES,KOSMADEOI
8/9 KODEIKA
14/9 VATHI,KODEIKA,MAVRATZEOI
23/9 AMPELOS
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