The little-known island with beautiful villages, pristine beaches – and new UK flights

Samos is the perfect mix of authentic experiences and pristine beaches (Picture: Asyia Iftikhar)

In the east of the Aegean, beyond the islands of party-goers and swarms of tourists, is Samos: the Greece many hope to find, but rarely do.

This lesser-visited gem (about the size of Andorra) has more to it than meets the eye.

It’s a place where pine-covered mountains tumble into the sea, villages still move at a human pace, and the experience feels genuine rather than curated for crowds.

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