Family trip to Samos Island with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

Samos will give your child an opportunity to learn about European history, get to know virgin nature and spend time well. Kerveli is a perfect place for small children. This beach is situated nearby Palekastro village. There is a very slightly sloping, so water near the shore warms up quickly. Moreover, this beach is quite picturesque.

If you want to stay alone in a secluded place, then go to Tsamady beach. Its length is almost 2 kilometres and there are not many people even in the high season. This beach has all the necessary conditions for snorkelling. If your child enjoys underwater swimming, he will like Tsamady beach. If you need flippers, masks, air beds, rubber rings and other beach stuff, you can rent it near the beach. One of the most popular and visited beaches is Clima, situated near Posidonio. Your family will have a great time on Limanaki beach, but Votsalakia is not a good choice for families with small children, the water is cold there even in the end of summer.

However, Samos attracts not only fans of beach holidays. You can take your child for a walk or a bike ride. What can more pleasant for a tourist than rich nature, secluded places, various attractions and a lot of paths, linking large settlements? You can choose routes of different length, depending on the age of your child. It can be a small walk or a real camping trip. Anyway, you should climb the Kerkis mountain, the highest point of the island. Its height is 1434 metres. Reach this place and enjoy the magnificent view. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

If your child has experienced diving before, he can continue to discover the underwater world on Samos. Even if he has no skills, there is an opportunity to start learning from the beginning. But your kid should know English. Children of all ages will enjoy a boat trip along the coast of the island. Spirit of adventure, astonishing views and small bays, where you can get only by boat will leave a lasting impression. You can rent a boat and visit any of nearby islands, children will definitely love it. If you are fond of fishing, rent a boat and take your child on a fishing trip in the open sea.

Be sure to visit the Heraion of Samos. It is a temple, build in 720 BC on the ruins of an ancient building. Heraion was recognized as a world wonder and nowadays tourists can visit this place. Ancient Greeks believed that Hera was born on Samos, that’s why there is no better place for your child to know about Greek myths and legends than Heraion. There is a monument of Pythagoras and his cave in Pythagoreio. You can also visit the ancient palaces of Anthony and Cleopatra. Unfortunately, they have partly turned into ruins.

Take your child to the archaeological museum in Pythagoreio. There are so many finds of different times that the exposition will attract children of all ages. Every child will be happy to see stone tools of prehistoric men or swords of Greek soldiers. Those, who are fond of ancient times should visit the archaeological museum of Mytilene. Young historians and curious children will enjoy visiting the archaeological museum of Vathy. However, there are a lot of attractions for your child. You can go to Ireon and see the archaeological excavations in the open air. One more place to visit is Metamorphosis Church, built in the 11th century near Karlovasi or visit a Castle of Lycurgus Logofet. So, your child will definitely have a great time on Samos.