Samothrace Archaeological Museum

It is found in Paleopoli and it has been open since 1955. In its four rooms you can see architectural parts from the buildings of the sanctuary, inscribed marble columns, sculptures, statues, religious objects, part of a Hellenistic era sundial, parts of marble sculptural frieze, column capitals, ceramics and pottery. Naturally there is a copy of the headless winged statue of Nike of Samothrace. Telephone 25510 41474.

Samothrace Folklore Museum

It is located in Chora and its rich collection includes tools, weavings, traditional costumes of Samothrace, trunks, decorative plates, items of everyday use and plenty of photographic material. There is also the representation of the interior of a traditional house of Samothrace with the built-in wooden wardrobe, the woven towels, and the fireplace. Telephone 25510 41227.

Chora of Samotrace

You will find Chora at the west part of Samothrace, a few kilometers east of Kamariotissa. It is an amphitheatrically built traditional 15th century settlement that has been classified as preservable and where cars are not permitted. It is a small settlement but very scenic and ideal for strolls thanks to its renovated stone tiled houses, stone-paved squares, narrow picturesque streets and the illuminated castle.

Therma

The healing springs are one of the most important attractions ofSamothrace. You will find them a bit east of Paleopoli, at the north side of the island. Anyone can enjoy the hot sulfur springs through the two pools or one of the 13 individual baths at the municipal Spa. Telephone 25510 98229.

Sanctuary of the Great Gods

This is one of the most important archaeological sites of Greece, located in the area of Paleopoli. It occupies a verdant area of 50 acres with the most important monuments being those at the eastern hill: the Sanctuary, the Palace, the Temple, the Sacred House, the building of ritual dance, the Tholos of Arsinoe and many altars. On the west hill, south of the Theatre, lie the ruins of Krini of Nike, behind which the famous Nike of Samothrace was found.

Panagia Krimniotissa

Panagia Krimniotissa is a little church that is literally hanging in the air, offering a unique view towards Pachia Ammos beach. To reach it you will have to drive uphill for a few kilometers through a smooth dirt road, but the view is worth the trouble.

Vathres

Vathres, which have made Samothace famous, are small ponds formed by the streams at some cavities of the mountain. It is a beautiful route with lush vegetation while you can take a swim at the vathres. The first vathra you will come across after 10 minutes of walking is the so called Gria Vathra and it is the most easily accessible, as the path from there on gets harder. One of the most famous streams of this region is the one of Fonias, at the mouth of which at the north coast, lies the medieval Fonias Tower. The path to the Vathres starts at Therma.

Fonias Waterfall

Fonias river forms a lot of vathres and waterfalls. You start off at the Fonia Bridge and after a 30 minute walk on the verdant path you reach the first waterfall. To reach the 2nd vathra there is a great deal of uphill climbing involved. The highest waterfall if Klidosi, 35 meters tall, and you need to walk almost 4 hours to reach it.

Samothrace Tour

There is a boat from Therma everyday at 12 in the noon that gives the tour of Samothrace. During the daily excursion you will get the chance to stop for a swim at otherwise inaccessible beaches and admire natural attractions like the Kremastos Waterfall and the Pania tis Grias.