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Cuisine of Samos for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

The island of Samos is one of the richest and most fruitful islands of the Aegean Sea. Its main gastronomy feature is still the Vathy wine which is produced on one of the local wineries. A production of Muscat wine was started there far back to ancient times. Today this wine is exported to the various countries of the world. The island of Samos is a major manufacturer of dairy foods. Yoghurts and various sorts of pickled cheese of local production feature genuinely unique taste. The island is known for olive oil production as well. Astonishing honey of local production is one of the main souvenirs and memorable gifts tourists prefer to buy during Samos vacations.
Excursion over cultural sights of Samos - 'must visit' points of interest
The city of Pythagoreio is considered to be a historical center of the island being its ancient capital. The territory of the city and of its suburbs is still worked and dug by … Open
As for popular ethnic treats the original moussaka is well worth tourists’ attention. This is a vegetable dish made of eggplants. Local cuisine keeps several hundreds of recipes of moussaka cooking. These recipes are known as among expert cooks and chefs so among housewives. Local menu will be of great interest as for vegetarian diet followers so for gourmands giving preference to original vegetable dishes.
On Samos various sorts of vegetables and fruits are raised thus different stuffed tomatoes and peppers, traditional Greek salad as well as other vegetable treats are on the regular menu of local folks. Many local restaurants specialize in cooking seafood dishes. Classic fish dishes gourmands should try local goatfish and dorado fish meanwhile exotic treats admirers will appreciate original dishes made of octopuses, shrimps and squids. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Your active city break in Samos. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
The island of Samos attracts admirers of calm rest and recreation. The destination lacks a vast variety of buzzing entertainment establishments. Thus it is a perfect place to spend a great … Open
Local eating houses feature rather attractive pricing policy. A prix fixe complemented with wine will cost about 20 Euro. The most expensive dishes are considered to be seafood treats. However one will hardly find a dish on the menu of local restaurants which will exceed a price of 15 Euro. A major part of popular restaurants, bars and cozy cafes is concentrated in the capital of the island of Samos. The city has the same name as the island. Another destination to look for attractive restaurants and cafes is the city of Pythagoreio.
Samos City Right in the heart of the city tourists will find the Thanasis Sister restaurant being a popular eating house specializing in ethnic cuisine. The restaurant offers exciting entertainment programs for its guests apart from a rich assortment of treats on the menu. The evenings in the restaurant are always accompanied with live music. The guests of the restaurant are invited to rest and relax in cozy and romantic atmosphere. Among the restaurants of the Samos island local residents and foreign guests give preference to the Kyma eating house which is located not far from the seaside. Apart from dainty dishes of Greek cuisine the restaurant offers its guests to try delicious treats of international cuisine.
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Unique sights around Samos

Temple of Artemis at Ephesus

From the series “Seven Wonders of the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Samos center - 40.1 km.
One of the seven wonders of the world has been located in the Greek city of Ephesus thousands of years ago. It was the great temple of Artemis. However, only a few columns and part of the foundation have survived to these days. The prominent landmark can be seen in the small Turkish town of Selcuk, which is located in the southern part of the province of Izmir. The history of the grand building is incredibly complicated and full of tragic events. The first temple in Ephesus was built in the 6th century BC. … Read further

Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Samos

Samos Island
Greek cuisine won’t leave you indifferent. If you want to get to know national cooking traditions on Samos, choose a place far from touristic spots. Greeks love taverns, which are usually held by a family. People visit them, have a meal and spend evenings there. If ... Open »
Kusadasi
Visitors of the town will enjoy local eating places, because every restaurant is ready to surprise guests with special treats. Far beyond the resort's famous international restaurant is the Golden Boys, which serves guests literally all around the clock. Every week it ... Open »
Patmos Island
Feta cheese, wine, olives, vegetables, seafood, and meat are the most important ingredients of Greek cuisine. On Patmos, as well as on all other resort islands, there is a big difference between food for tourists and dishes "for their own". Therefore, if you want to ... Open »
Leros Island
They mostly drink here fruit juices, mineral and plain water. Coffee is very popular. Local coffee is always prepared from robusta grains, served with thick foam in a special cup called "kupake" along with a glass of water. Frappe along with sugar and milk and ... Open »
Ikaria Island
Fasolada is a traditional Greek soup, which was known in ancient times. Vegetarians will definitely like chickpea revithia. True gourmets should try creamy chicken avgolemono. Fruit and eastern desserts like baklava, lokum and nougat are popular in Greece. Greeks ... Open »
Izmir
The restaurant called Imbat is located just a few steps away from the coast. Kebab is the signature dish of this dining facility. In addition to this popular national treat, Imbat offers a wide choice of fish dishes, among which you will find either classic treats, or ... Open »
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