What to see in Samotracia?

You can choose to vacation in Samothrace attracted by the lush greenery, its wild and tranquil environment, and, above all, the charm derived from the archaeological remains that distinguish it. Below is a list of the main things to see.

Samothrace (Chora)
It is the capital of the island, which in ancient times was an important city-state. The town, shaped like an amphitheater, consists of stone houses with tile roofs and balconies, situated at the foot of a medieval castle.

Paleopolis and Sanctuary of the Great Gods (Cabiri)
Located in the shadow of the mountain, by the sea, and not far from the capital, Paleopolis constitutes the interesting archaeological area of the island, very panoramic and including the Sanctuary of the Great Gods and the remains of several buildings including a theater and a unique round building. In ancient times, many visitors came to Samothrace because the island was a kind of sacred place where mysterious rites were celebrated for unknown deities. In this area, the famous "Nike of Samothrace or Winged Victory" was found, now exhibited at the Louvre Museum.

Museum
Located in Chora along the path leading to the archaeological area, it contains ancient artifacts such as amphorae, inscriptions, statues, and a copy of the famous Nike.

Walls
It is possible to follow the path of the ancient walls of Samothrace.

Genoese Fortress
Located on a small rocky acropolis, it dominates the Thracian Sea.

Profitis Ilias
Picturesque traditional village with a stunning sea view, located about 15 km from the Kamariotissa dock.

Therma
Thermal spring located 13 km from the port to the north of the island. The area is very green and rich in water, about 1 km from the sea.

Gria Vathra Waterfall
Beautiful waterfall east of Therma, with a small lake surrounded by pine trees. It takes a half-hour walk to reach it, but the environment is really very beautiful.

Tour of the Island
A nice excursion by sea, particularly in the wild and rocky area of the south of the island where you can see a waterfall (Kremasta Nera) that plunges from a rock into the sea.

Mount Phengari
It is the highest mountain among all the peaks of the Aegean islands. Reachable with about six hours of walking, from its summit, on a clear day, you can admire the entire northern Aegean Sea.