195.00€
Issued in August 1992 by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO / EOT), this striking original travel poster captures one of the most spectacular natural landscapes in Greece: the emerald pools and cascading waters of the Fonias Gorge on the island of Samothrace (Samothraki).
Unlike commercial reproductions, this is an authentic government-issued promotional poster produced as part of the Greek National Tourism Organization’s official international campaign to showcase Greece’s diverse natural heritage. Combining dramatic landscape photography with clean graphic design, it reflects the aesthetic of early 1990s tourism advertising while celebrating one of the country’s most enchanting destinations.
Rising dramatically from the northern Aegean Sea, Samothrace has long occupied a unique place in Greek history and mythology.
In antiquity, the island was renowned for the Sanctuary of the Great Gods, one of the most important mystery cults of the ancient Mediterranean. It is also the birthplace of the celebrated Winged Victory of Samothrace (Nike of Samothrace), now among the treasures of the Louvre Museum.
Yet beyond its archaeological fame, Samothrace is equally celebrated for its untamed natural beauty. The island’s rugged granite mountains give rise to crystal-clear rivers, dramatic gorges, and dozens of waterfalls that empty into natural rock pools known locally as vathres.
The scene depicted here is the first waterfall and natural pool of the Fonias River, one of the island’s most beloved landmarks, where visitors gather to swim beneath cool mountain cascades surrounded by ancient plane trees and polished granite cliffs.
Title: Greece – Samothrace
Issued by: Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO / EOT)
Year: August 1992 (Poster No. 18)
Destination: Samothrace (Samothraki), Greece
Subject: Fonias Waterfall and natural vathra
Photography / Design: A. Magoulas & K. Kourempana
Printer: Typo-Fos, Greece
Dimensions: 99 cm × 69 cm
Language: English
Country of Origin: Greece
The poster features an exceptional colour photograph of the emerald waters of the Fonias Gorge, with visitors relaxing on the surrounding granite rocks beneath cascading mountain waterfalls.
Bold crimson typography reading “GREECE – SAMOTHRACE” contrasts beautifully against the lush greens and crystalline waters, creating a timeless composition that perfectly embodies the optimism and visual identity of Greek tourism promotion during the early 1990s.
Original vintage poster.
Very good vintage condition.
Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
Original posters issued by the Greek National Tourism Organization have become increasingly sought after by collectors of travel memorabilia, graphic design, and vintage tourism advertising.
Produced in comparatively modest quantities for embassies, travel agencies, tourism fairs, and promotional campaigns abroad, many were discarded after use, making surviving originals increasingly scarce.
This poster beautifully combines:
Whether displayed in a home, office, gallery, or travel collection, it captures the enduring allure of one of Greece’s most magical islands.
The posters produced by the Greek National Tourism Organization are among the finest examples of modern Greek graphic design and cultural promotion. Today they are appreciated not only for their visual appeal but also as historical documents reflecting how Greece presented itself to the world through tourism. Featuring the iconic Fonias Waterfall, this original 1992 edition celebrates a landscape that has become synonymous with Samothrace’s wild beauty and adventurous spirit.
