There are more and more international publications highlighting Samos as the ultimate destination for quality holidays in 2023. The well-known American travel website, Traveling Lifestyle, places Samos and especially the charming Kokkari, at the top of the «hidden gems» of Greece for 2023,
In the same vein, the popular German website Infranke.de puts Samos at the top of its list of the «five secret tips» for travelling in Greece. According to the feature, «Greece is a country with many impressive archaeological and historical masterpieces. Pythagorion is a representative example. The island inspires with its lush vegetation and offers a fascinating backdrop of heavenly coastlines, breathtaking mountain landscapes, olive groves and vineyards. Samos is an ideal combination of culture and nature.
The destination's appeal in the British media is also noteworthy. Samos occupies the second place among the 25 best Greek islands in the new list published by the British Glamour. The magazine highlights the impressive variety of different experiences to be had in Samos from quiet beaches to mountains with breathtaking views, intense nightlife in Vathi, wine tasting and unique cave experiences to explore such as the Cave of Pythagoras. At the same time, the British newspaper Observer included Samos among the 13 quality islands of Greece away from the «radar» of mass tourism. Specifically, the international newspaper called Samos, «a wonderland», filled with lush pine forests, beautiful beaches and wine that makes the muses sing. Special mention is made of Heraion, recognised along with Pythagorio, by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, while the whole island resembles a painting with touches of green and blue and paths that weave through vineyards, olive groves and mountains, an endless scenic route.
«The response of the international media and special interest groups to the call of the professionals and the Municipality to explore the different aspects of the destination, confirm the impressive prospects of Eastern Samos on the international tourist map. “This is also the direction of the actions we are implementing”, said the Deputy Mayor of Tourism of the Municipality of Eastern Samos, Despina Kayla. It is noted that in the previous period, targeted contacts with journalists and travel agents at international tourism exhibitions, a special presentation of the destination focusing on gastronomy abroad and the development of websites with emphasis on activities and local cuisine were preceded by an initiative of the Municipality of Eastern Samos.
