
Mytilene - Timios Stavros Monastery
8.3km / 3h15 / 350m / Average / Gentle route to a beautiful monastery in the mountains
Walking route
Village centre starting point, Mytilinii 831 00

Lace up your walking boots and be enchanted by the overwhelming nature of Samos. Vila Liva is nestled in the mountains and offers hikers an oasis of calm after a day full of impressions. Discover vast valleys, lush forests, and breathtaking coastlines.

Samos is a wonderful and well-signposted walking island. There are countless walking routes of varying difficulty. Guidebooks can be borrowed and are available in the villa. You can also book guided walks with a local guide through, for example, Samos Outdoors.
Whether you opt for a relaxing excursion or a challenging long-distance hike over rugged mountain trails, safety is essential. For adventurous and off-road routes, we work closely with professional guides and experienced locals. They know the hidden paths and will guide you safely through the most impressive landscapes.

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"What a fantastic hiking forest Samos is! The routes we got from the local guides were breathtaking. Coming home to Vila Liva felt like pure luxury for our tired legs every evening."
Vila Liva is available from August 2026