If you want to visit two places that are culturally and scenically very different from each other, the route from Kavala to Samos Karlovassi is the one for you!
🚢This route is operated by Blue Star Ferries:
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The route operates all year round.
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Departures are once a week.
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The maximum duration of your journey is approximately 16 hours and 20 minutes, with stops along the way.
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Due to the long duration of the journey, departures are at night.
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➔ Off the beaten track of mass tourism, you will find majestic Samos, the island of lush vegetation and tranquillity! The island is also famous for being the home of Pythagoras, who lived and taught in schools here.
The island offers its tourists delightful walking paths where you will come across many water sources and many varieties of trees. The Turkish coastline is very close, from where you can take day trips by private boat.
The island is famous for its muscatel production and for its pottery, which you can buy in the craft shops. One of the main villages is Samos Karlovassi, located in the northern part of the island. The first settlements in the village were by the Ottomans, in ancient times it was called Palaio and it was here that the temple in honour of Dionysus was built.
Among its streets you will find the old tanneries, once the village was very famous for its textile production, today its citizens are skilled fishermen. One of the most beautiful beaches is Karlovassi, a mixed beach with transparent water surrounded by lush vegetation.
➔ One of the most beautiful cities in northern Greece, Kavala is close to Macedonia. Full of art, culture, beaches and fun, it is the ideal place for an all-round holiday!
The ancient Greek name for the city was Neapolis, while during the Byzantine period it was Christoupolis. It is internationally recognised as a tobacco growing area.
The city is surrounded by mountains. The most important mountain is Mount Pangeo, where the Monastery of Panagia was built. The relics of Saint Gregory can be seen in the church.
The centre of the town is crossed by the impressive aqueduct of Karmares. As you walk around, you'll come across the Archaeological Museum, which houses the finds made in ancient Amfipoli.
Around the town you will find beautiful beaches, both sandy and pebbly, you can also explore the lakes and rivers.
Come and visit Pefkari, which is equipped for you to spend a relaxing holiday or Vrasidas.
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