GreekReporter.com The Hidden Greek Village on the Island of Samos Famous for Its 100-Year-Old Residents Spatharaioi, a village on Greece’s island of Samos, is known for its residents’ remarkable longevity, with historical records from the 19th century reporting some living as long as 145 years. Perched atop Bournias Mount at 582 meters (about 1,910 ft), Spatharaioi offers panoramic views of the Aegean, including the Fournoi islands to the northeast, Ikaria just across the sea, and Patmos to the southeast. It’s no wonder locals call the village the “Balcony to the Aegean.” The charming Samos village is also known for its picturesque square, shaded by a jasmine tree and a centuries-old plane tree. The imposing Holy Church of the Archangels, located right next to the square, serves as the heart of village life. Yet the village’s most remarkable feature is its secret to longevity, which is no secret to the residents