Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
In Greek
pandremenos
means married, and the sardines are served open-faced, in pairs,
like a couple. Open year-round.
To Steki
TAVERNA $
MAP
(Aogotheti 61; mains €4.50-7.50; lunch & dinner)
An unpretentious and welcoming back-al-
ley eatery with generous grills,
gavros
(marinated small fish), salads and homemade
soups.
Drinking & Nightlife
The nightlife in Vathy is more Hellenic than it is in Pythagorio, where the bars tend to be
frequented by Northern Europeans. While most cafes and bars cling to the waterfront, the
over the water along Kefalopoulou 100m beyond the quay. Music and dancing is usually
in full swing by midnight.
Information
Banks with ATMS line Plateia Pythagora and the waterfront. There is free wi-fi at Plateia
Pythogorou and at nearly all the waterfront cafes and bars.
Police
( 22730 27404; Presveos Dim Nikolareïzi 2)
Port Police
( 22730 27890)
One block north of the quay.
Post Office
(Plateia Nikolaou;
7.30am-2pm)
Samos General Hospital
(
22730 27407)
Efficient regional hospital, opposite
Pythagoras Hotel.
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PythagorioΠυθαγόρειο
POP 1330
On the southeastern coast, opposite Turkey, pretty Pythagorio has a yacht-lined harbour,
and Samos' main archaeological finds. All boats departing south from Samos leave from
Pythagorio, including day trips to Samiopoula islet. A 1.5km walk west of Pythagorio
brings you to a pristinely clean beach with umbrellas, toilets and decent swimming.
