St Paul’s Jetty in Samothraki, Greece
Apostle Paul made his first European stop on the island of Samothraki around 49 or 51 AD. He arrived after a vision called him to preach in Greece and Europe. Paul spent only one night on the island, sharing Christianity with the residents. The following day, he departed for Neapolis, modern-day Kavala. Orthodox Christians on Samothraki are proud of this historical connection. A "Shrine of Apostle Paul" was erected in 2007 in the northern part of the island. This shrine commemorates his stay near the Genoese towers of Paleopoli. Locals claim that a coastal structure was the actual jetty where Paul's boat tied up. They believe a stone jetty stretching into the sea from a nearby beach is his original mooring point. Whether this jetty is definitively Paul's is uncertain, though locals are convinced. The jetty, regardless of its historical accuracy, offers excellent snorkeling and a chance to see marine life and dolphins.
