Samothraki is the reason many visitors come to Alexandroupolis in the first place — the ferry leaves right from the seafront. This is a short introduction to what's actually on the island; for full planning detail, the team at Samothraki.com covers it far more thoroughly than we could.
Ancient site
Sanctuary of the Great Gods
An ancient mystery-religion sanctuary, and the original find site of the Winged Victory now in the Louvre.
Waterfall
Fonias Waterfalls
The island's largest stream, cutting through a gorge into crystal-clear pools — the classic Samothraki swim spot.
Natural pools
Gria Vathra
A shorter, easier set of rock pools and waterfalls right by the village of Therma.
Village
Chora (Samothraki Town)
The island's capital — a hillside village of cobbled streets and stone houses beneath a medieval castle.
Mountain
Mount Saos (Fengari)
The highest peak in the Aegean islands at 1,611m — where Homer's Poseidon watched the Trojan War.
Thermal village
Therma
The island's liveliest village, built around natural hot springs at the foot of Mount Saos.