<strong>Green idyll: </strong>Samothrace is known for its <em>vathra</em>, pools at the foot of waterfalls.
Green idyll: Samothrace is known for its vathra, pools at the foot of waterfalls.
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<strong>Go west: </strong>The port of Kamariotissa sits on the west of the island.
Go west: The port of Kamariotissa sits on the west of the island.
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<strong>Goat island: </strong>It's known for its goats, which outnumber human residents.
Goat island: It's known for its goats, which outnumber human residents.
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<strong>Secret beaches: </strong>Boat trips take visitors to otherwise inaccessible beaches.
Secret beaches: Boat trips take visitors to otherwise inaccessible beaches.
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<strong>Hilltop town: </strong>Medieval Chora is the island's main settlement.
Hilltop town: Medieval Chora is the island's main settlement.
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<strong>Seaside digs: </strong>Camping Varades is right by the beach.
Seaside digs: Camping Varades is right by the beach.
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<strong>Religious hub: </strong>The island was known in ancient times for its temple complex, the ruins of which remain today.
Religious hub: The island was known in ancient times for its temple complex, the ruins of which remain today.
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<strong>Life's a beach: </strong>Pachia Ammos is the island's only sandy stretch.
Life's a beach: Pachia Ammos is the island's only sandy stretch.
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<strong>Peak condition: </strong>Mount Saos, or Fengari, dominates the island.
Peak condition: Mount Saos, or Fengari, dominates the island.
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<strong>'Young feet:' </strong>The island's natural beauty attracts an active crowd.
'Young feet:' The island's natural beauty attracts an active crowd.
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