Our Adventure. Your Holiday!
Sometimes you just feel it. That things could be different. Calmer. Simpler. Closer to nature. For us, that feeling began on Samos.
We are Robert and Marjolein, and in February 2025 we left everything in the Netherlands behind to continue our lives on this green Greek island. We bought a house, rolled up our sleeves, and started an adventure we never want to give up.
Next to our house is a separate guesthouse. From the very first moment, we pictured it: a place where couples can truly unwind. Where you wake up to silence, surrounded by greenery, with the sea never far away. A place where you don’t just feel like a tourist, but really experience Samos.
We completely renovated this guesthouse and transformed it into a small-scale holiday home called Bougainvillea Holiday Home. Bougainvillea Holiday Home is more than just a place to sleep. It’s an invitation to experience the island the way we do.
Through our Insider Tips, we hope to bring you along — so you can book with confidence and arrive with even more joy.
And who knows… Samos might become just as special a place for you as it is for us.
Welcome to Samos.
Welcome to Bougainvillea Holiday Home.
The Bougainvillea is named after a French explorer.
The real flowers are hidden — small and white. Just like Samos, which doesn’t reveal its most beautiful spots right away.
Why Samos?
There was something about Samos that kept bringing us back. The mountains, the sea, the villages, the food, the quiet roads and the feeling that there is always another place to discover.
We love that Samos can be as relaxed or adventurous as you want it to be. One day can be spent swimming and doing absolutely nothing. The next can turn into a long drive through the mountains, a walk to a remote beach or an evening in a village taverna.
That freedom is part of what we love about living here.
It was our first holiday together, just the two of us. I’ve always loved Greece and wanted to share that magic with him, so I spent hours researching, searching for the perfect island— one with a little bit of everything to discover.
Marjolein
The moment we arrived, we were completely blown away. We stumbled upon the most breathtaking beaches, explored hidden corners of the island on our rented jeep, and dined at the most delicious little restaurants. Everywhere we went, we were met with warm smiles and kind hearts.
And somehow… we never left.
Our Samos guide for you
During our move and life on Samos, we quickly discovered that this island is so much more than its famous beaches. The real Samos is found in: small villages where time seems to stand still, hiking trails through mountains and vineyards, secluded beaches that are sometimes all yours and local tavernas where you linger until night falls.
With Explore Samos, we take you into that life. We share our personal experiences, insider tips, favorite routes, beaches, and places to eat — exactly as we discover them ourselves. Not from behind a desk, but from our everyday life.
Best beaches on Samos
Discover the best beaches on Samos! Samos has sandy beaches, pebble beaches, quiet beaches, but also sheltered bays with gentle waves and beaches with high waves, perfect for watersports. In short, there’s something for everyone.
Things to do on Samos
There’s so much to see and do on Samos! Lace up your hiking shoes for green mountain trails with sea views or dive into the rich history at centuries-old temples and monasteries. Prefer something more active? You’re in the right place for that too.
Cycling on Samos
You don’t just discover Samos by car or on foot — cycling here is a real treat too.
We look forward to welcoming you
Whether you come to Samos for the beaches, the food, the scenery, the history or simply to slow down for a while, we hope Bougainvillea Holiday Home gives you a place that feels comfortable, peaceful and a little bit special.
We look forward to welcoming you to Samos.
