From
Vathi, if you take the road heading south, your first stop will be  Pithagorio
(familiarly known as Tigani, 14 km.), a small, picturesque port occupying
the site of the ancient capital.
To
the right of the port the castle of Lycourgos Logothetis can be seen atop
a hillock. This 19th century edifice most probably rests on the ruins of
the former acropolis. Within its walls are two Roman colonnades as well
as the remains of Early Christian churches.
Not
far from Pithagorio is the archaeological site of the Heraion, with
its sanctuary to Hera of Samos, one of the biggest of antiquity.
Karlovassi
on
the north coast of the island, is its second largest harbour, composed
of three districts, Old, New and Middle Karlovassi. Here, too, you will
find imposing neoclassical houses, reminders of earlier prosperous times,
while 2 kilo metres away bathers will love the sandy beach of Potami, rimmed
with luxuriant greenery.
 The
drive between Vathi and Karlovassi runs along the magical coastline, cutting
through riotous vegetation and picturesque villages. Six kilometres south
of Karlovassi, set in marvelous surroundings, is the village of Marathokambos,
which acts as a "balcony" over the island's southern beaches and has both
old churches and caves to explore.
Still
further south is the tiny harbour of Ormos, good for fishing and swimming,
while beyond it lies a string of lovely beaches - Votsalakia, Hrissi Amos,
Ai Gianis Eleimonas. |
