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Sanctuary of the Great Gods, Samothrace

Samothrace, Greece

History

A major Pan-Hellenic mystery-cult sanctuary on three terraces of Mount Hagios Georgios, with the Hieron and the 20 m Arsinoeion rotunda; the Winged Victory stood here and is now in the Louvre. The site is about five minutes by car from Kamariotissa port.

Nearest town
Samothrace, Greece
Category
History & culture
GPS
40.4999, 25.5288

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

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

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Κάμπινγκ ΠλατιάςCampsite
    8 km from Sanctuary of the Great Gods, Samothrace
    Free
  • ΒαράδεςCampsite
    9 km from Sanctuary of the Great Gods, Samothrace
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowers
  • Hippie Family CampCampsite
    13 km from Sanctuary of the Great Gods, Samothrace

All campsites in Greece · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Sanctuary of the Great Gods, Samothrace?

Sanctuary of the Great Gods, Samothrace is in Samothrace, Greece, at GPS 40.4999, 25.5288. It is about 133 km from Ouranoupoli.

Can you camp near Sanctuary of the Great Gods, Samothrace?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Κάμπινγκ Πλατιάς, about 8 km away; within 25 km there are 3 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Sanctuary of the Great Gods, Samothrace?

Sanctuary of the Great Gods, Samothrace is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Kavala, Thassos and Samothrace: northern Aegean coast and islands.

What is there to see near Sanctuary of the Great Gods, Samothrace?

Places worth a stop nearby: Aliki, Thassos (67 km), Dadia-Lefkimi-Soufli Forest (91 km), Kavala Old Town (Panagia) and Kamares Aqueduct (105 km) and Ancient Philippi (119 km).

When is the best time to visit Sanctuary of the Great Gods, Samothrace?

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

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