Where are the most islands found in Europe? Apparently in Greece, because the country has no less than 1,200, or even according to some up to 6,000, of all sizes distributed along the coast. And overall, 227 people live throughout the year, most of which are also crowded with tourists during the summer season.
So of course everyone knows or already heard about Crete (the biggest), Santorini, Mykonos, Corfu, Rhodes which are the most famous and visited. Apart from this, we should also add a whole bunch of other less “publicized” (though…), which deserve a visit just as much, if not more…
Today, head northeast to the Aegean Sea along the island of Samothrace.
An island known for its statue
Near the northern coast of Greece and off the north Aegean islands, Samothrace is a forested land whose highest point is more than 1,600 meters above sea level. Yet his name is known worldwide Conquest of Samothrace The island remains little visited despite the beautiful hiking possibilities, a few beaches and waterfalls, as well as the historical remains scattered across its 180 km², which can be seen here and in the Louvre Museum.
These five must-see places in Samothrace
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Built into the side of the Saos mountain and overlooking the sea, the small capital offers you its cobbled streets along with its beautiful traditional houses as well as many relics from the medieval times such as the Byzantine castle.E century which dominates the whole.
Fangari
The mountain, also called Saos, is 1,611 meters above the island’s highest point but is the highest of all the Greek islands. It is a popular destination for trekkers, especially as the trails leading up to its summit pass through wonderful landscapes and environments with forested areas, a few gorges and waterfalls here and there, and more arid and rocky areas as they progress. Blends together. .
Sanctuary of the Great Gods
It was one of the great sanctuaries of the Hellenic world in its time and was particularly famous where Conquest of Samothrace. The remains, including a set of columns, are still visible today.
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The city on the east coast of Samothrace has been known for its hot springs and thermal baths since Roman times. A good chance to enjoy it, as well as the beaches and hiking trails around the village.
Vatos
Without really being famous for beaches, Samothrace still has a few, including Vatos on the south coast which is one of the most pleasant. Not far from there, also take the opportunity to see the most beautiful waterfall on the island, the waterfall of Cremasto Nero which plunges directly from the cliff into the sea.
Northeast Aegean Islands
Between the coasts of Greece and northwestern Turkey, these islands are not necessarily the most visited in the country. This perhaps makes them more authentic, each with their own peculiarities and character.
Of the dozens of islands and islets that make up this part of the Greek Islands, we usually retain eight main ones: the impressive Chios, the Fourni Archipelago, Ikaria (large but sparsely populated), Lemnos, Lesbos (the third largest island in the country and close to Turkey), Samos. (quite touristy), plus Samothrace and Thasos which are farthest north.
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