Chora and Mytilini in Samos

The village of Chora, located behind the airport in Potokaki, can almost be regarded as a suburb of Pythagorion. Many probably pass through Chora without even thinking that it's a village. It's a pity, because the village is quite nice. If you stay in Pythagorion, or at Potokaki beach, I recommend a visit to Chora in the evening. It does not cost many Euro by taxi. There are several nice tavernas and cafes and you can stay for a long time and enjoy the tranquility that prevails in Chora.

Samos Airport in Pythagorion. Chora is seen up in the hills.

The beach in Potokaki. Chora is under the white arrow.

One of the tavernas in Chora.

In Chora, Greek everyday life dominates.

Mytilini, just north of Chora, is said to have been named by people who emigrated from Mytilini (on the island of Lesvos north of Samos), but no one that I have spoken to has been able to confirm that theory.

The square in Mytilini in Samos.

The narrow main road to Samos Town passes through the village, few take their time to stop (also here), which is a pity because Mytilini is a nice village. Especially in the neighbourhoods around the village square adorned by a large plane tree, around the square are several tavernas and some kafenións where the old men sits and discusses the day's events over a cup of Greek coffee.

Café in Mytilini.

Mytilini's major attraction is the Paleontological Museum where fossils and skeletons from extinct animals are exhibited. For example there is a fossil from a small horse with three toes, said to have been lived on Samos.

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