{"id":3076,"date":"2026-02-04T06:27:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T06:27:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/?p=3076"},"modified":"2026-04-22T03:57:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T03:57:42","slug":"biking-on-samos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/en\/biking-on-samos\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycling on Samos"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-440d8177 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\"><div class=\"wp-block-site-logo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/en\/\" class=\"custom-logo-link\" rel=\"home\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"258\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cropped-Bougainvillea-Holiday-Home-Logo-transparant-266x188.png\" class=\"custom-logo\" alt=\"Logo Vakantiehuis Samos | Bougainvillea Holiday Home\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cropped-Bougainvillea-Holiday-Home-Logo-transparant.png 1997w, https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cropped-Bougainvillea-Holiday-Home-Logo-transparant-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cropped-Bougainvillea-Holiday-Home-Logo-transparant-1024x725.png 1024w, https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cropped-Bougainvillea-Holiday-Home-Logo-transparant-768x544.png 768w, https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cropped-Bougainvillea-Holiday-Home-Logo-transparant-1536x1088.png 1536w, https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cropped-Bougainvillea-Holiday-Home-Logo-transparant-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/cropped-Bougainvillea-Holiday-Home-Logo-transparant-266x188.png 266w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 258px) 100vw, 258px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-8ff0cd22 uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h1 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">Cycling on Samos<\/h1><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">You don\u2019t just discover Samos by car or on foot \u2014 cycling here is a real treat too. Of course, you\u2019ll see some serious cyclists powering up the hills like it\u2019s nothing, but we prefer e-bikes. Not the ones that do all the work for you, but just enough support to conquer Samos\u2019 hills with a smile. There are routes for every taste: short or long, flat or hilly.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Cycling on Samos gives you a completely different perspective. You explore the island at your own pace, breathe in the scent of the orchards, and feel the rhythm of the landscape. It\u2019s the perfect way to truly experience Samos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can rent e-bikes from several bike, car, and scooter rental shops on the island. We always rented ours from <strong>E-thagorio<\/strong> in Pythagorion. A day out costs about <strong>\u20ac15 per bike<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cycling routes below vary: short, longer, for <strong>beginners, advanced, and experienced<\/strong> e-bike riders. There\u2019s something for everyone, really. You can also combine them if you like. All routes are on paved roads. If you want to explore your own route or start from a different location, use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.nl\/maps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Google Maps<\/span><\/strong><\/a> to plan your journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our tips:<\/strong> Save battery on your e-bike to make it last longer. Going downhill? We always switch it off \u2014 it saves energy. Always bring water, a fully charged phone, a hat for the sun, and sunscreen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our longest ride ever? From Pythagorion to Mykali Beach, Psili Ammos, Paleokastro, Klima, Samos Town, and back to Pythagorion. Quite a stretch, but absolutely worth it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you like to explore Samos by e-bike, but prefer not to go alone? We offer private bike tours for up to 2 people. You can find more information <a href=\"https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/en\/bougainvillea-holiday-home-exclusive-private-e-bike-tours-on-samos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-d0102eb5\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">1. Pythagorion &#8211; Milli- Ireon &#8211; Potokaki<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>28 km | Beginner | Mostly flat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cycling on Samos \u2014 especially e-bikes \u2014 is still somewhat of a novelty. It\u2019s not very popular on the island yet, and you rarely see locals on bikes. Makes sense, as there aren\u2019t many dedicated bike paths (except the stretch along Potokaki). But it\u2019s catching on. This year, for example, Robert led his first cycling tours with tourists through E-thagorio, and it was a big hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The route they rode is a great introduction to the island: from <strong>Pythagorion<\/strong> to <strong>Chora<\/strong>, via <strong>Milli<\/strong>, along <strong>Ireon<\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pappa.beach\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Pappa Beac<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pappa.beach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">h<\/span><\/a><\/strong>, then back to Pythagorion via <strong>Potokaki<\/strong>. In total, it\u2019s 28 kilometers \u2014 a relaxed yet active way to explore the island. This route is mostly flat and doable for all ages. Only in Chora do you need to watch out for traffic. Otherwise, you\u2019ll cycle through fragrant olive and orange groves and charming, quiet villages where time seems to stand still.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-uagb-image-gallery uagb-block-3926ed6d\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery spectra-image-gallery__layout--grid spectra-image-gallery__layout--grid-col-4 spectra-image-gallery__layout--grid-col-tab-3 spectra-image-gallery__layout--grid-col-mob-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='spectra-image-gallery__media-wrapper' data-spectra-gallery-image-id='1688' tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media spectra-image-gallery__media--grid\">\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_3226-768x1024.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_3226-768x1024.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail--grid\" src=\"https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_3226-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-blurrer\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper--overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption--overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\tBiking on Samos\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='spectra-image-gallery__media-wrapper' data-spectra-gallery-image-id='1732' tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media spectra-image-gallery__media--grid\">\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_2975-768x1024.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_2975-768x1024.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail--grid\" src=\"https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_2975-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-blurrer\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper--overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption 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class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-blurrer\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper--overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption--overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\tBiking on Samos\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='spectra-image-gallery__media-wrapper' data-spectra-gallery-image-id='1853' tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media spectra-image-gallery__media--grid\">\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1eab6e4f-b792-4c48-b0f5-d5dc5d321d62-1-1024x768.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1eab6e4f-b792-4c48-b0f5-d5dc5d321d62-1-1024x768.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail--grid\" src=\"https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1eab6e4f-b792-4c48-b0f5-d5dc5d321d62-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-blurrer\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper--overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption--overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\tBiking on Samos\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a visit to <strong>Milli<\/strong>, home to the <strong>oldest olive tree on Samos<\/strong>, you continue along the route toward <strong>Ireon<\/strong>\u2014an ideal spot to stop for lunch in the village or at places like <strong>Pappa Beach<\/strong>, where you can also enjoy a refreshing swim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the way back, you cycle via <strong>Potokaki<\/strong>, where a <strong>bike path along the sea<\/strong> offers beautiful views. Don\u2019t forget to stop at the <strong>small wooden bridge<\/strong>\u2014if you\u2019re lucky, you might spot <strong>turtles<\/strong>! The chances are especially high in <strong>June<\/strong>. From there, the route continues past the <strong>airport<\/strong> and back to <strong>Pythagorion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a <strong>beautiful circular route<\/strong>, and with a <strong>leisurely lunch or swimming break<\/strong>, you\u2019ll be out for about <strong>four hours<\/strong>. Keep an eye on the <strong>temperatures<\/strong>: in <strong>summer<\/strong>, it\u2019s perfect to be active in the <strong>morning<\/strong> and then cool off by the <strong>sea<\/strong> or in the <strong>shade<\/strong> afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-09215d8a\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">2. Pythagorion &#8211; Spatharei <\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>45 km | Advanced | Climbs and descents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From <strong>Pythagorion<\/strong>, you can cycle via <strong>Potokaki<\/strong> toward <strong>Ireon<\/strong> and then continue to <strong>Pagondas<\/strong>. Alternatively, you can skip Potokaki and head directly from <strong>Pythagorion<\/strong> toward <strong>Ireon<\/strong> via the main road, taking the turnoff to <strong>Pagondas<\/strong> from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To reach <strong>Pagondas<\/strong>, you follow a paved road that gradually takes you higher through a long series of winding bends. The views over the <strong>valley<\/strong>, with the <strong>airport<\/strong> in the distance, the <strong>sea<\/strong>, and even <strong>Turkey<\/strong>, are breathtaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once in <strong>Pagondas<\/strong>, turn left toward <strong>Spatharei<\/strong>. Here too, the road continues to climb steadily. You\u2019ll be ascending for about <strong>14 kilometers<\/strong>, but with an <strong>e-bike<\/strong>, the climb is very manageable. 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Two benches mark the spot. You park your bike, and trust me: this is one of the most beautiful viewpoints on <strong>Samos<\/strong>. In the distance, you can see the islands of <strong>Fourni<\/strong> and <strong>Patmos<\/strong>, and closest of all, the small island of <strong>Samiopoula<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can then cycle a little further to reach <strong>Spatharei<\/strong>, where you\u2019ll find a small roadside taverna (<strong>Anna<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After this climb, you turn around and enjoy a long, exhilarating descent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-855d214b\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">3. To Spatharei &#8211; Pyrgos -Koumaradei-Pythagorion<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>45 km | Experienced | Climbs and descents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of our favorite routes. We\u2019ve ridden it three times already\u2014and once in reverse, just for fun. We cycle again via <strong>Pagondas<\/strong> toward <strong>Spatharei<\/strong>, then continue straight on to <strong>Pyrgos<\/strong>. The ride remains stunning, following the <strong>coastline<\/strong>, and eventually you even catch sight of the impressive <strong>Mount Kerkis<\/strong> and the <strong>bays of Marathonkampos<\/strong>. This section is mostly <strong>flat<\/strong> with some <strong>downhill stretches<\/strong>, making it a very enjoyable ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you arrive in <strong>Pyrgos<\/strong>, the road climbs slightly again. From here, you follow the route toward <strong>Koumaradei<\/strong>. Upon reaching <strong>Koumaradei<\/strong>, you have the option to stop for a proper lunch at <strong>Balcony<\/strong> or <strong>Panorama<\/strong>\u2014both traditional Greek tavernas offering <strong>delicious local food<\/strong> and <strong>beautiful views<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After this stop, you follow the road back toward <strong>Pythagorion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-uagb-image-gallery uagb-block-a6b42658\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery spectra-image-gallery__layout--grid spectra-image-gallery__layout--grid-col-4 spectra-image-gallery__layout--grid-col-tab-3 spectra-image-gallery__layout--grid-col-mob-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='spectra-image-gallery__media-wrapper' data-spectra-gallery-image-id='2954' tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media spectra-image-gallery__media--grid\">\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t<source 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Milli &#8211; Megali Panagia &#8211; Koumaradei <\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>23 km | Beginner | Light climbs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From <strong>Milli<\/strong>, you start cycling uphill. Eventually, you reach the <strong>Megali Panagia Monastery<\/strong>. In my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful monasteries on the island, and I always enjoy taking some time to look around. It feels like stepping into a completely different world, and it\u2019s wonderfully peaceful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After this stop, you can choose to cycle back downhill or continue a little further uphill toward <strong>Koumaradei<\/strong>. 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Pythagorion &#8211; Mythilini <\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>14 km | Beginner | Flat with light climbs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From <strong>Pythagorion<\/strong>, you cycle via <strong>Chora<\/strong> toward <strong>Mytilini<\/strong> on an easy, relaxed route. In <strong>Mytilini<\/strong>, you\u2019ll find several lovely small squares\u2014perfect for stopping for a great cup of coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel like continuing a bit further, you can ride straight on from here. 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srcset=\"https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img_3337-768x1024.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail--grid\" src=\"https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/img_3337-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-blurrer\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper--overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption--overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\tNo Caption\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='spectra-image-gallery__media-wrapper' data-spectra-gallery-image-id='1827' tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media spectra-image-gallery__media--grid\">\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_3340-768x1024.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_3340-768x1024.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail--grid\" src=\"https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_3340-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-blurrer\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper--overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption--overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\tNo Caption\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-06cdeeea\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">6. Pythagorion &#8211; Mykali &#8211; Psili Ammos <\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>20 km | Beginner \/ Experienced | Mostly flat, light climbs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This route heads in the opposite direction. We cycle toward <strong>Mesokampos<\/strong> via the main road toward <strong>Samos Town<\/strong>. During the season, this road can be a bit busier. Drivers and buses are used to cyclists, and you\u2019ll notice they generally give you plenty of space when passing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, cars tend to drive at around <strong>70 km\/h<\/strong>, so it\u2019s important to stay alert and keep this in mind while riding.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-uagb-image-gallery uagb-block-dadeede7\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery spectra-image-gallery__layout--grid spectra-image-gallery__layout--grid-col-4 spectra-image-gallery__layout--grid-col-tab-3 spectra-image-gallery__layout--grid-col-mob-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='spectra-image-gallery__media-wrapper' data-spectra-gallery-image-id='2543' tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media spectra-image-gallery__media--grid\">\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sinis-flamingo-sardinie-1.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sinis-flamingo-sardinie-1.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail--grid\" src=\"https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sinis-flamingo-sardinie-1-300x215.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-blurrer\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper--overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption--overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\tcycling routes 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decoding=\"async\" class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail--grid\" src=\"https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6fc9d628-98bb-4bc6-8cd7-f85b29b20630-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-blurrer\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper--overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption--overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\tcycling routes Samos\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='spectra-image-gallery__media-wrapper' data-spectra-gallery-image-id='1659' tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media spectra-image-gallery__media--grid\">\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_1556-768x1024.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_1556-768x1024.jpg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail--grid\" src=\"https:\/\/exploresamos.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_1556-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-blurrer\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption-wrapper--overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption spectra-image-gallery__media-thumbnail-caption--overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\tcycling routes Samos\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After about <strong>5 kilometers<\/strong>, take the exit toward <strong>Mesokampos<\/strong>\u2014you\u2019ll find the turnoff near a small <strong>garden center<\/strong> along the road. From here on, the ride becomes wonderfully <strong>quiet and peaceful<\/strong> again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the signs toward <strong>Mykali<\/strong> (the road eventually ends there, so you\u2019ll need to turn back), or continue straight on to <strong>Psili Ammos<\/strong>. This section is especially beautiful, as it takes you past a <strong>protected nature reserve<\/strong> with <strong>walking trails<\/strong> and a <strong>large lake<\/strong> that is home to a group of around <strong>40 flamingos<\/strong>\u2014a truly stunning sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you continue all the way to <strong>Psili Ammos<\/strong>, reward yourself with a <strong>refreshing swim<\/strong> or a <strong>cool drink<\/strong> at one of the seaside <strong>tavernas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-a494edf1\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">7. Pythagorion &#8211; Mykali &#8211; Psili Ammos &#8211; Klima Beach <\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>52 km | Experienced | Mostly flat with plenty of climbs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the route as described in <strong>Route 6<\/strong>. Cycle via <strong>Psili Ammos<\/strong> and then continue on to <strong>Paleokastro<\/strong>\u2014truly a stunning ride. 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