Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Getting There & Away
Somewhat unpredictable SAOS ferries (
Click here
) connect Samothraki with Alexan-
droupoli - they may be twice daily in summer, less frequent out of season,and vary in
price (€9.50 to €14.50, two hours). Purchase tickets from Niki Tours (
Click here
)
in
Kamariotissa or at the port kiosk.
Getting Around
BOAT
In summer the tour boat
Theodora
( 25510 42266)
embarks on circular day trips of the
island, departing from Therma at 12pm and returning by 6pm. The boat passes the Byz-
antine Castle of Fonias, the Panias rock formations and Kremasto Waterfall, and stops
midway at Vatos Beach for swimming. Snacks are available on board and (sometimes) a
beach BBQ is offered. To participate call the boat operator or inquire at Kamariotissa's
Samothraki Travel (
Click here
).
BUS
In summer, daily buses run from Kamariotissa
bus station
( 25513 41533)
to Hora and
Palaeopolis (€1.50); and to Therma, the campgrounds and Profitis Ilias (each €2.20), the
last via Alonia and Lakoma.
