Tourism: International media sings about Greece’s “hidden gem”.

Tourism is off to a good start and Samos is expecting an increase in arrivals from this week. Tributes from the international media are gratifying…

There are several international publications highlighting Samos as the ultimate destination for quality vacations in 2023. The well-known American travel website Traveling Lifestyle ranks Samos as a particularly attractive island at the top of Greece’s “hidden gems”. 2023. Tourism on the island has taken off and Samos is confident that this year will be its year.

In the same way, the popular German website Infranke.de highlights Samos in its list of “Five Secret Tips” for travel pleasure in Greece, according to Anjali, “Greece is a country with many impressive archaeological and historical masterpieces.

Pythagoras is a representative example. The island impresses with its lush vegetation and offers a wonderful setting with heavenly beaches, enchanting mountain landscapes, olive groves and vineyards. Samos combines culture with nature.”

The impact of the target on the British media was significant. Samos occupies second place in a new list of the 25 best Greek islands published by British Glamour. The magazine highlights a variety of experiences in Samos, from tranquil beaches to breathtaking views of the mountains, intense nightlife in Vathy, wine tasting and unique cave experiences such as the Pythagoras Cave.

At the same time, the British newspaper Observer included Samos among the 13 quality islands of Greece, far from the “radar” of mass tourism. In particular, the international newspaper calls Samos a “wonderland”, with green pine forests, magnificent beaches and wine that makes the muses sing.

Special mention is made of Heraion, recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO with the Pythagorean, while the whole island resembles a painting with touches of green and blue and paths that “weave” through vines, olive groves and mountains, an endless graphic path. .

“The response of international media and special interest groups, professionals and municipalities to explore various aspects, confirms the impressive prospects of Eastern Samos on the international tourism “map”.

“After all, the actions we are implementing are moving in this direction,” said Despina Kyla, deputy mayor for tourism in the municipality of Eastern Samos. In the previous period, at the initiative of the Municipality of East Samos, it is noteworthy that the contacts with journalists and travel agents at international tourism fairs were targeted, the special presentation of the destination with a focus on gastronomy abroad and the development activities of the websites and the emphasis on local cuisine.