Kerkis, Samos

#4 among attractions in Samos

Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

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Kerkis or Kerketeus is a mountain, forming the bulk of the western part of the Greek island of Samos. Its highest peak, named Vigla, is at 1,434 m, making it the second-highest peak in the East Aegean. The mountain's name, in both ancient and modern forms, means roughly, "belonging to Circe". ()

Local name: Κέρκης Elevation: 4701 ftCoordinates: 37°43'35"N, 26°37'20"E

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Kerkis – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chrisi Ammos, Megalo Seitani, Karlovasi.

2 miSE
37°42'11"N • 26°38'38"E
Chrisi Ammos, Samos
51 min walk • Beach, Park, Outdoor activities
3.1 miN
37°46'9"N • 26°38'8"E
Megalo Seitani, Samos
78 min walk • Beach, Park
6.3 miNE
Locality
Karlovasi
161 min walk • Karlovasi is a town, a municipal unit, and a former municipality on the island of Samos, North Aegean, Greece. Since the 2019 local government reform it is part of the municipality West Samos, of which it is a municipal unit and the seat.

Kerkis, Samos

Facts and practical information

Kerkis – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Chrisi Ammos, Samos

Megalo Seitani, Samos

Karlovasi