Make a holiday home, farmhouse, house or villa in Samiko, Greece your home away from home

The small village of Samiko is situated within Ilia in the Peloponnese of Greece. A world away from the busy tourist resorts this is one of the quietest spots in Greece yet is surrounded by a great deal to see and do. Self catering accommodation in Samiko would be an excellent choice for families or couples looking for a relaxing and private holiday where soaking up the Greek culture, hospitality and weather are the order of the day!

Things to do on holiday in Samiko, Greece

This is undoubtedly a quiet part of Greece though this doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do. Those looking for a beach holiday will find the beach here is a real luxury; spreading for an astounding 60 or so miles (100 km) the beautiful golden sand beach runs pretty much unbroken and always has many spots where you can sit back and enjoy peace and quiet, and privacy, away from any crowds. The attractive sand dunes make a fun place for children to play, and when you want some shade the pine forests that front the beach provide all the shade you need. Off the beach you can use your Samiko self catering accommodation as a base for exploring inland. The mountains are ideal for walking and mountain biking, enjoying views, flora and fauna.

Though just a small village you’ll find all the essentials nearby to your Samiko accommodation, whether in Samiko itself or nearby Kato Samiko. There’s a mini-market for buying everyday goods and when you want to eat out there are several places to eat too, plus a post office. A little further away larger villages and towns provide everything else you will need for an enjoyable stay.

Places to visit on holiday in Samiko, Greece

As well as a number of other villages and towns close to your Samiko self catering accommodation there are many excellent ancient archaeological sites to visit. Transport yourself back in time and imagine what life was like in Ancient Greece by enjoying a visit to Olympia, or the Temple at Vassai, both within an easy day trip from your Samiko accommodation. Closer by there are other smaller sites to discover too such as the local Acropolis, and for something different there’s the hot springs and spa at Kaiafas, about 3 miles (5km) away.

The weather in Samiko, Greece

Warm weather awaits throughout the year in self catering accommodation in Samiko, thanks to the great Mediterranean climate experienced here. Hot and sunny summers provide days of sunbathing, whilst spring, autumn and winter have mild weather and are great for sightseeing.

Flights to Samiko, Greece

Kalamata International Airport is your gateway to self catering accommodation in Samiko, located about 56 miles (90km) to the south east. Thomas Cook Airlines and Viking Airlines both provide flights to here from Gatwick and Manchester, or Olympic Airlines offers a flight from Thessaloniki to which you can get a flight with several other airlines.