# Heraion of Samos

> An ancient sanctuary of Hera, traditionally her birthplace, where a vast 6th-century BC temple once stood among 155 columns; one lone column survives.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-samos-heraion/

An ancient sanctuary of Hera, traditionally her birthplace, where a vast 6th-century BC temple once stood among 155 columns; one lone column survives. It lies roughly 6 to 8 km from Pythagoreio, so combine it with a visit to the town.

- **Nearest town:** Pythagoreio, Greece
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 37.6719, 26.8856

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and December. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Greece: Motorway tolls.** Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

## Featured in these trip guides

- [North Aegean: Lesbos, Chios and Samos](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/gr-north-aegean/)

## Nearby

- [Pythagoreio and the Tunnel of Eupalinos, Samos](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-pythagoreio/) – 5 km
- [Patmos: Chora and the Cave of the Apocalypse](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-patmos/) – 50 km
- [Asklepieion of Kos](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-kos-asklepieion/) – 94 km
- [Mesta and the Mastic Villages, Chios](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-mastic-villages/) – 107 km

## FAQs

### Where is Heraion of Samos?

Heraion of Samos is in Pythagoreio, Greece, at GPS 37.6719, 26.8856.

### Can you camp near Heraion of Samos?

Yes. Within 25 km there are 1 campsites and motorhome stopovers listed in OpenStreetMap; the nearest is about 23 km away.

### Which road trips pass Heraion of Samos?

Heraion of Samos is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: North Aegean: Lesbos, Chios and Samos.

### What is there to see near Heraion of Samos?

Places worth a stop nearby: Pythagoreio and the Tunnel of Eupalinos, Samos (5 km), Patmos: Chora and the Cave of the Apocalypse (50 km), Asklepieion of Kos (94 km) and Mesta and the Mastic Villages, Chios (107 km).

### When is the best time to visit Heraion of Samos?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)