Driving on Samos is a pleasure, especially when you know that the road signs on the island are clear and easy to follow. The signs are blue, with place names written in yellow Greek letters and underneath in white Latin letters. This makes it easy to recognize and read the names, even if you don’t speak Greek.

Around the year 2020, many new road signs were installed all over the island, and they are very clear and easy to follow. In some smaller mountain villages, you may still come across older signs that are written only in Greek – but that’s all part of the charm and character of Samos.

At yes rent a car Samos, we always provide our guests with a practical paper map showing all villages and towns in both Greek and Latin letters. This makes it easy to compare the names on the signs while driving around the island. Digital navigation can be useful, but on Samos you cannot always rely on it. GPS systems often don’t recognize the difference between a mountain road, a footpath, or an old donkey trail. That’s why every guest at yes rent a car Samos also receives a clear and easy-to-read road map.

And honestly: getting a little lost on Samos is not a problem at all — after all, you can’t drive off the island. You’re on holiday, not on your way to the office. So if you suddenly end up in a village that wasn’t part of your original plan, simply stop and enjoy it. Have a Greek coffee or a fresh choriatiki (Greek salad) on the platia (village square) and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.

On our map, all place names are written in both Greek and Latin letters, making it easy to recognize the road signs and always know where you are — without surprises.

At yes rent a car Samos, we always say: leave the GPS alone for a while, follow the blue signs — and enjoy discovering the island.

Read here why we do not recommend navigation systems on Samos.