My ancestral home of Chios is a beautiful island full of interesting medieval villages, pristine beaches, and delicious food. It’s also the only place in the world to find the mastic tree.
General Info:
Areas and Villages:
- Anavatos
- Avgonima
- Chios Town (Chora)
- Kalamoti
- Kardamyla
- Kastro (Castle district in Chios Town)
- Lagkada
- Mesa Didyma
- Mesta
- Olympi
- Pyrgi
- Southern Chios
- Tholopotami
- Volissos
- Vrontados
Attractions:
- Beaches of Chios
- Byzantine churches in Chios
- Daskalopetra (Homer’s Rock)
- Emporios Prehistoric Settlement
- Mastic trees
- Monastery of Agia Markella
- Nea Moni
- Watchtowers
Day Trips:
- Çeşme
- Oinousses
Scenic Drives:
Events:
Food and Restaurants: