Include Samos In Your Greek Island Holidays

Located in the northeastern corner of the Aegean Sea, Samos is the eighth largest of the Greek islands. This beautiful, lush island boasts a multitude of beaches, their pristine white sands awaiting your visit as a part of your Greek island holidays.

As you approach, the cliffs of this mountainous island rise up as if to frame the beach that calls out to you across the waves inviting your bare toes to dig into its silky grains. Greek island holidays can be customized to ensure you see as many of the islands as possible and Samos is a definite must on your list, with 19 beaches to explore. The high mountains of the Samos Island contribute to the many rainfalls that shower the island during the winter season, resulting in lush, green vegetation. Everything is picture perfect!

A mere 1,200 metres from the shores of Turkey, Samos was the birthplace of Pythagoras who was both a great mathematician and philosopher. His theories have had a great impact on mathematics, most notably the Pythagorean Theorem. You can visit his statue in the harbour of Pythagorio. Samos was also the birthplace of another mathematician, Aristarchus. Aristarchus was also an astronomer who is recognized as the first to propose a sun-centered universe. Greek Island holidays can include excursions for the history buff as well as the sun seeker.

As you explore the beaches of Samos, it is important to keep sun safety in mind. The strong north and north-west winds that blow on the island year round keep the temperature from rising above 29 degrees Celsius, but do not let that fool you into thinking sun screen is unnecessary. Even though the temperature may not feel extremely hot, the suns rays are still strong and bare skin needs to be protected to prevent an uncomfortable burn. Nothing can put a damper on a vacation quiet like the sting of a sunburn.

When contemplating exploring the waters, there are some important things to keep in mind:

1.Never swim alone.
2.If you wish to swim a great distance, swim parallel to the shore to prevent getting too far out into the ocean.
3.Keep children within arms reach and do not rely on flotation devices. Although helpful, they tend to give a false sense of security encouraging some to let their guard down.
4.In the event you get caught in a rip current, swim sideways until you are free. Do not try to swim against the current.
5.And never mix alcohol and swimming!
As you pad about the island of Samos on your Greek island holidays, you are sure to enjoy the sands of the more popular beaches as well as the secluded beaches that can only be reached by foot. For the traveler that enjoys walking, the private beaches are a welcome location to enjoy a picnic or to delve into that novel in your backpack.

Be sure to include a glass of the islands signature wine made from the Moschato Aspro grape. Make a toast to Greek Island holidays with a sip of this Samos sweet wine. Cheers!