Samos is a Greek island in the Eastern Aegean sea, localizated between the island of Chios to the North and the archipelagic complex of the Dodecanese to the South and in particular the island of Patmos and off the coast of Turkey, on what was formerly known as Ionia.
It is occupied at the greater part of its extent by the Kerketeus range of mountains, of which the highest summit is the peak Vigla, at 1433 metres (4701 ft.) above sea level, near its western extremity, called Mount Kerkis. With the neighbouring islands of Icaria and Fourni, the island of Samos is administered as part of the Samos Prefecture. Its capital and main port is the city of Vathy, most commonly called Samos; other ports are Karlovasi and Pythagoreio, formerly called Tigani. Other villages/towns include Kokkari, Manolates, Khora and Pagondas.
The nearest airport is Samos Airport. Vathi is the main passenger port.