An unknown Greek village in the "diamonds" of Europe

Among the many colorful parts of Europe and thousands of hidden treasures, the Best European Destinations agency singled Kokkari Samos for the third position ofthe list with the "Diamonds in" Europe for 2016.

The list published annually the best places to visit in Europe.

The news Samos described as "an island ruled by myth and beauty. It is the island of the father of mathematics, Pythagoras, the astronomer Aristarchus and the philosopher Epicurus. It is the home of Ira and the land that hosted Herodotus and Aesop.

An important center of trade in the Aegean and a great maritime power of antiquity came into contact with the most important civilizations of the Mediterranean. Samos is a place with lush vegetation. Everything about the virgin landscape is made of color and light. "

The photos from the beautiful Kokkari Samos absolutely confirm the above description.

Located 10 kilometers northwest of the town of Samos, according to the 2011 census has a population of 1,060 inhabitants.

Kokkari built in the early 19th century and according to the prevailing version, the name attributed to the extensive cultivation of Kokkari, a species of small onion.

The main occupation of the inhabitants Kokkari tourism, as this is one of the most developed tourist village of Samos.

Attraction in Kokkari are the well-preserved old houses, the small harbor and the beaches that surround it.