Last updated on December 20, 2023.

Kalamoti (Καλαμωτή) is a beautiful village in Chios, Greece, that I love wandering through. I usually make a stop to explore it on my way to the beach at Komi.

Kalamoti, Chios, Greece
Kalamoti

The village was one of the fortified medieval settlements found on the southern half of the island. It’s mostly inhabited by mastic farming families. There are also several fruits and vegetables cultivate in the area, including watermelons.

Kalamoti, Chios, Greece
Kalamoti

 

Architecture

The historic part of the village has narrow alleys with arches and two story stone buildings from the late 19th century. Some of the alleys are plain while others are picturesque and decorated with flowers.

Kalamoti, Chios, Greece
A picturesque arched alley
Kalamoti, Chios, Greece
An alley with arches
Kalamoti, Chios, Greece
A narrow alley
Kalamoti, Chios, Greece
A narrow alley

 

Churches

There are a few small historic churches hidden in the alleys and a couple modern ones as well.

Kalamoti, Chios, Greece
A modern church
Kalamoti, Chios, Greece
The rear of a small church
Kalamoti, Chios, Greece
A small church
Kalamoti, Chios, Greece
Looking up at a more modern church

 

Doors

The doors in the village are worth paying attention to. They’re easy to find as you wander through the narrow alleys in the historic part of town.

Kalamoti, Chios, Greece
Partial doorway on an old stone house
Kalamoti, Chios, Greece
Door on an old stone house
Kalamoti, Chios, Greece
Arched doorway on an old house
Kalamoti, Chios, Greece
Door
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