The Samothraki Dance Festival is a must for electronic music fans. It is held every August and attracts many visitors. The municipality of the island also organizes a series of cultural events titled “Kaveiria”.
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Local specialties
The well-known delicious goat kid meat of Samothraki is served everywhere on the island. You can also try praousti (a type of fruit), which is the local syrup sweet.
Best views
From the chapel of Panagia Krimniotissa, built on a steep cliff, you can enjoy a spectacular view of Samothraki, especially in sunset.
Activities for all
Thanks to its superb morphology, Samothraki is ideal for many types of activities, such as trekking, canyoning, climbing, mountain bike and kayak. If you feel more laid-back, try bird watching, as well as spa and wellness at the island’s famous hot springs.
Swimming in vathres (water pools)
It is, indeed, a unique experience. Samothraki’s most famous river stream of Fonias (eng “Murderer”) forms the island’s tallest waterfall of Klidosi (35m) and many vathres of varying access difficulty.
Boat tour around the island
It’s a must, in order to get the whole picture and of course reach some of Samothraki’s best beaches.
Sanctuary of the Great Gods
Located at Paleopoli, the ancient city of Samothraki, it is among the best archaeological monuments found in the Greek islands.
Gefiri Taverna
Loutra, Greek cuisine.
Fengari Restaurant
Loutra, Greek cuisine.
Karidies
Ano Meria, Greek cuisine.