‘delightful’ samos set to soar

The Greek Island of Samos is about to becoming hugely attractive to property investors…

A new ferry service launched in May, which links Bodrum, Turkey to Samos, Greece is expected to bring in an extra 50,000 tourists.

Part of the Government initiative to increase tourism on the Greek islands, this is exciting news for Samos inhabitants and of course property investors on the island, especially with an estimated increase in tourism of 50,000 by 2009.

Greece has many fine qualities that ensure the tourism market continues to increase year on year. The wealth of character and of course the historic significance of the country need to be experienced to be believed, one of the reasons why the Greek Government have set targets of increasing tourism throughout the Greek islands by 50% before 2013.

Excellent incentive to buy property

One such Greek island untouched by the tourism spotlight is Samos. This delightful island sits to the Southern Eastern corner of the Greek islands, languishing along Turkey’s west Coast. Meandering streets provide ample shopping opportunities while the array of tavernas offers a relaxing taste of Greek life by the waters edge.

The island has its share of historic claims to fame and is said to be the birthplace of Hera, Mother of the Gods. The remains of her temple can be visited today, as can the spectacular Eupalinos tunnel constructed during the 6th Century BC.

A spokesperson for Barrasford and Bird commented: “The timing of this new ferry route is an excellent incentive to purchase property on Samos and benefit from this new influx of tourism. Direct UK flights already operate during the summer, making the island an accessible 3.5 hours away.

“Property investors have noted the charms of Samos and are turning their attentions to the buoyant Greece property market, especially as the UK housing market stalls”.