Nightlife and Shopping The long nights in the port of Pythagorion and the beach mile to Ireon offer you many possibilities for modern entertainment. You will find several bars with different styles of music from international world music to live local music in traditional Greek bouzouki bars. The discos of Pythagorion all open late in the night and will attract you with a mix of popular international music and modern Greek live music. Every summer Ireon offers a unique rock festival with modern local groups and famous Greek rock bands. www.rock-festival-ireon-samos.gr Many villages around Pythagorion offer fun evenings with traditional Greek live music every weekend of the summer. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the cultural lifestyle and Greek dancing. The taxi drivers can offer you information and transportation to these brilliant parties. | The best area for shopping is around the main road in Pythagorion starting from the official parking area going down to the port. In the summer most shops are open from the morning till midnight. You will find supermarkets with a rich assortment of Greek and international foods. Classic local art and modern products can be found for all. There are also many small souvenir shops with hand crafted local arts, ceramics, and charming jewelry. Shops with jeans and summer clothes that are 'trendy and fashionable' offer you good quality and good prices. The travel offices can inform you about the interesting excursions and the many rental car offices offer you new jeeps, modern cars, motorbikes, and bicycles. In the mountain villages Koumaradei and Pyrgos you find famous traditional pottery. They sell ceramics, handcrafts, natural textiles, local products, pure essential oils, aromatic herbs, and gifts from the island. |