Samos is the closest of the Greek islands to the Turkish coast — at its narrowest point, the Mycale Strait between Samos and Turkey is less than two kilometres wide. The island has one of the most diverse geographical characters in the Aegean: the forested slopes of Mount Kerkis, the vineyards that produce the celebrated Samian wine (a sweet Muscat that has been traded across the Mediterranean since antiquity), the ancient sanctuary of Heraion — one of the most significant ancient Greek religious sites — and the beaches of the south coast that face Turkey across the warm Aegean.

For Pythagoreion. The ancient capital of Samos and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — the harbour where Polycrates ruled in the sixth century BC, the Eupalinos tunnel (one of the most extraordinary ancient engineering achievements), the Roman pier. A PP linen shirt in white or a warm natural with linen trousers and leather shoes. The ancient site context rewards natural fabric in the natural palette.

For Vathy and the north coast. The island's current capital — the deep harbour, the Venetian-influenced architecture, the Archaeological Museum with its extraordinary Kouros. A PP linen shirt in white or a composed colourway with linen trousers and leather shoes for the cultural visits and the evening.

For the beaches. Potami, Kokkari, Psili Ammos — the beaches of the north and south coasts. White PP linen over natural swim shorts, leather sandals.

For the wine country. The vineyards of the western Samos wine-producing region — the Samian wine cooperative, the estate tastings. A PP linen shirt in a warm earth tone with linen trousers and leather shoes for the vineyard visits.

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