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Pythagoreio and the Tunnel of Eupalinos, Samos

Pythagoreio, Greece

History

A harbour town on Samos with ancient fortifications, Roman remains and a museum, part of a UNESCO site listed in 1992. About 2 km to the north, reachable by car or on foot, is the 1,036 m aqueduct tunnel dug from both ends in the 6th century BC.

Nearest town
Pythagoreio, Greece
Category
History & culture
GPS
37.6908, 26.9433

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and December. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Greece: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Where is Pythagoreio and the Tunnel of Eupalinos, Samos?

Pythagoreio and the Tunnel of Eupalinos, Samos is in Pythagoreio, Greece, at GPS 37.6908, 26.9433.

Which road trips pass Pythagoreio and the Tunnel of Eupalinos, Samos?

Pythagoreio and the Tunnel of Eupalinos, Samos is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: North Aegean: Lesbos, Chios and Samos.

What is there to see near Pythagoreio and the Tunnel of Eupalinos, Samos?

Places worth a stop nearby: Heraion of Samos (5 km), Patmos: Chora and the Cave of the Apocalypse (55 km), Asklepieion of Kos (95 km) and Nea Moni, Chios (109 km).

When is the best time to visit Pythagoreio and the Tunnel of Eupalinos, Samos?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)