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Samothraki
Hikers and nature lovers wanting waterfalls, mountains and an important ancient sanctuary.
Fitting Samothraki into your route
- Closest islands
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Straight-line distance between main ports, not ferry time.
About Samothraki
Samothraki is dominated by Mount Fengari, the highest peak in the North Aegean, and is covered in waterfalls and natural rock pools fed by mountain streams. The Sanctuary of the Great Gods, where the Winged Victory of Samothrace was found, is one of the most important ancient sites in the north Aegean.
Weather on Samothraki
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Average temperature by month
| April | May | June | July | August | September | October |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C / 61°F | 20°C / 68°F | 24°C / 75°F | 27°C / 81°F | 27°C / 81°F | 24°C / 75°F | 19°C / 66°F |
Average afternoon temperature, °C. Useful for spotting when it actually turns summer-warm.
Tips
- Hike to the Vathres rock pools and waterfalls, a highlight of the island's interior.
- Visit the Sanctuary of the Great Gods and its small museum.
- Bring proper hiking shoes; Samothraki's landscape is mountainous and less accessible than flatter islands.
Islands near Samothraki
Closest first, measured between main ports.
