Samos is the top "secret" destinations for Italians

Authentic destinations in Greece that are "free" of mass tourism and are ideal for Italians have been identified by MyGreekSalad.it, the most popular Italian website specialising in holidays in Greece.

The travel website MyGreekSalad has identified Samos as the top "secret" destination that Italians should visit.

MyGreekSalad revealed that “Italians are now passionate about destinations that go beyond the stereotype of blue and white flat houses."

In short, interest is shifting from the Cyclades to medium or large islands with neoclassical houses, tiled roofs, coloured walls, mountains, mountainous vegetation and with a different holiday philosophy.

After surveying the preferences of journalists and the website's readers, the island of Pythagoras stands out as the ultimate "secret" destination to explore, with Halki and Nisyros taking the other places on the list.

The article states, "What makes Samos unique is its sophisticated charm that combines culture, mythology, a majestic past, special local products, dreamy flavours, seductive beaches to relax or energise and villages with a strong character."

With a focus on activities, local culture and rich historical heritage, the response of foreign media and travel blogs to the efforts of the Municipalities of Eastern and Western Samos has increased.

"We find every day that the international travel public wants to discover parts of Greece that offer genuine hospitality, history, and a wide range of options that offer quality and competitive services. These are the parts of our story for Greek and foreign visitors who want to come to Samos for a real vacation", said the Deputy Mayor of Tourism of the Municipality of Western Samos, Vaggelis Marnezos.

"We recommend Samos as a destination free from the stereotypes of mass tourism. The hospitable inhabitants combined with the enchanting nature, outdoor activities, beautiful villages, gastronomy, traditions and centuries-old history on the island of Pythagoras shape and radically change expectations of 'good living.' Our purpose is for our visitors to experience another way of life, recreation and relaxation, to have a good time," explains the Mayor of Eastern Samos, Paris Papageorgiou.

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