Three months ago 14.9.2016

Three months ago I was walking on the beach after a gourgeous breakfast at Arion Hotel near Kokkari. It was an exiting adventure to explore the North coast of Samos island as the winner of the Photo Contest. 

It was amazing to have the freedom to do what I want. I had a nice walk up the hill and took beautiful pictures and captured the wonderful view into my mind. 

In the evening at my hotel I enjoyed a perfect vegetarian dinner made specially for me. Stuffed eggplant and different kind of salads tasted delicious. I felt very lucky!


Happy memories, Tuija

Stuffed eggplants, Arion Hotel, Kokkari, Samos

Delicious dinner, Arion Hotel, Kokkari, Samos

Kerannymi jewelry

This necklace is made of beautiful small stones in Manolates village. There is lots of lovely stores but our favorite is Kerannymi jewelry where Alek Lindus and Maria Karavatou have their lovely workshop.

The wooden box is made by my husband at Koti meidän -workshop. I have bought a ring almost every time when we have visited Greece. It's nice to keep them in this handmade box. 

With grateful thoughts, Tuija

Arion Hotel

Arion in my mind!

    Look at the pictures and find the peaceful, beautiful, fresh feeling!

This hotel offers you lots of gourgeous flowers in garden and clean environment to enjoy your holiday.

" Arion Hotel in Samos is named after Arion, the famous poet and composer who lived in Samos. Mythology relates that once while he was travelling by sea, pirates stormed the boat and threatened to kill him. Arion requested that he be allowed to sing the last song. The wish granted, he sang with such feeling that a flock of dolphins gathered round the boat and when he was thrown overboard one of them carried him on its back safely to the shore." 

The four star Arion Hotel is located on the North coast of Samos island, near the village of Kokkari, 10 km from Samos town and 25 km from the airport.

It is only 600 meters from two of the island's most stunning beaches, Lemonakia and Tsamadou, whose sparkling waters are perfect for all kinds of sports.

As for getting to and from Kokkari village the hotel's minibus transports guests free of charge every half hour. 

This cat was like a tiger. I'm sure that he is waiting for us. The pool area was cosy place to rest. The service in the pool bar was perfect. Greek salad and frappe! Delicious refreshing lunch!

Miss you! Tuija