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13th century. Samos owes some of this holy loot to its status as a bishopric (administer-
ing also Ikaria and Fourni).
Museum of Samos Wines
WINERY
( 22730 87551; 8am-8pm Mon-Sat)
Look for this handsome stone building opp-
posite the new ferry quay to find one of Samos' best vintners. Winery tours usually take
place when you show up, and conveniently include free tasting, with several wines for
sale.
Sleeping & Eating
Pythagoras Hotel
HOTEL $
( 22730 28601;
www.pythagorashotel.com
; Kallistratou 12; s/d/tr incl breakfast €20/35/45;
Feb-Nov; )
This budget gem, just up from the port, owes its efficient charm to the
hospitality of owner Stelios Mihalakis. Many rooms have breezy, sea-facing balconies
and all have large fans. A pebbled beach lies below the shaded breakfast patio. Ring
ahead for free pick-up from the ferry or bus station.
Hotel Medousa
HOTEL $
MAP
( 6976559972, 22730 23501; waterfront; s/d €25/35)
Basic digs are clean, friendly and ap-
pealing especially for the six sea-view rooms with quieter glazed windows overlooking
the waterfront, and the handy ice-cream shop downstairs.
Ino Village Hotel & Restaurant
HOTEL $$$
(
22730 23241;
www.inovillagehotel.com
; Kalami; s/d/tr incl breakfast €58/72/92;
)
With its courtyard pool flanked by ivy-clad, balconied white buildings, Ino Village, just
1km above Vathy, feels remote and elegant. While this miniresort is sometimes booked
by small tour groups, walk-in travellers can expect very reasonable rates. The hotel also
boasts the popular Elea restaurant and cocktail bar, which includes fine Samian wines.
Taverna Artemis
TAVERNA $
(Kefalopoulou 4; mains €5-9)
The Vathy Greek crowd relies on Artemis for fresh fish and
well-prepared
mayirefta
dishes, though they are best known for
sardeles pandremenos
.
