Samothraki is one of the north-east Aegean islands, 29 nautical miles south of the mainland city of Alexandroupolis. This eliptical island covers an area of 180 sq.klm.
with a shoreline of 32 klms. It's terrain is mountainous and the highest peak of Mount
Saos or Saoki is Fengari at 1700 m.
Samothraki became worldwide known , mainly of the beautiful statue VICTORY OF SAMOTHRAKI, which decorates the Louvre Museum, as well as of the Temple of
the Great Gods, which in Ancient times was famous as a Panhellenic Religious Centre.
The natural beauties of Samothraki , the perennial plane trees , the dense green - ery , the crystal waters , the impetuous waterfalls , the mysterious "Old Vathras" offer the visitor an exotic holiday.
Appart from the natural beauties the visitor will have the opportunity to satisfy his
gastronomic wishes. The tasty semi - savage goat on the spit is something that the
visitors have to try.
Concerning leisure time activities visitors can go swimming , fishing and diving in
the crystal - clear sea water.
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