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Its wide variety of activities and places is ideal for all travelers. Families prefer Chios for its laid-back atmosphere, lovely beaches and delicious food, while younger travelers favor it for its nightlife and adventurous landscapes.
Chios is a destination that combines the modern with the traditional way of life. The island of Chios will undoubtedly charm you with its untamed nature, impressive landscapes, and wild, undiscovered beauty.
The city of Chios, often called "Chora" is the largest city of the island with a population of 29.000. It is the administrative, cultural, educational and commercial center of the island, as well as its most important port. It is built in the middle of the east coast, from where the Asia Minor coastline is visible. Archaeological evidence indicates that the island has been inhabited since 6.000 B.C. The city of Chios was built by the Ionians a little before 1.000 B.C.
During its 3.000 – year history the city has been through periods of prosperity and decline and nowadays Chios is a vivid city with various economic, maritime and commercial activities. Despite its transformations due to the 1822 catastrophe, the 1881 earthquake and extensive post-war rebuilding, apart from the sites of archaeological interest, the city has a lot of sites of architectural, cultural and recreational interest not only in the city center but also in several of the peripheral neighborhoods.
Walk along the waterfront of the central port (Prokymaia), one of the most vibrant parts of the city, both day and night with its cafes, bars and restaurants.
The Castle of Chios lies north of the town centre. Its main entrance (Porta Maggiore) lies at the South end. There is another entrance at its North West side (Portello).
Wander around the central market of Chios (Aplotaria), with its traditional and modern shops, as well as the more urban cafes, bars and restaurants.
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Architectural elements of the past and the present are mixed in this area. The Regional Unit of Chiosthe Town Hall are there as well as the Byzantine Museum and the Municipal Garden.
The Folklore Museum and the corresponding Art Gallery are housed in the Koraes Library building. The Central Public Historical Library of Chios is one of the oldest and largest in Greece.
Chios is an island of the North Aegean Sea that keeps its beauty and physiognomy unchanged. It is famous for its beautiful beaches (more than 90 accessible beaches, 15 of which are blue flag certified), medieval villages and traditional settlements, natural environment (2 protected areas of the Natura 2000 network, 10 wildlife refuges, 16 small island wetlands, etc.).
The island is known for its picturesque landscapes, but also for its temperate Mediterranean climate with mild winters and rare rains in the summer. The winds usually blow from the north-northwest and the temperature ranges between 28-29 degrees Celsius. The island’s main products include the unique and famous Chios mastic, local citrus varieties and wine, and it has an international reputation for its maritime tradition. Administratively, together with the islands of Oinousses and Psara, it forms the prefecture of Chios with a population of 52,600 inhabitants.
Volissos is the largest village of northwest Chios, the capital village of Amani area. The area of Volissos is an ideal destination for those who love nature.
One of the most beautiful villages of the island and at a 35km distance from the town. Mesta is a medieval village, which has been preserved as a monument.
One of the most distinctive areas in Chios. It is a unique residential complex, where the natural environment is in total harmony with the local architecture.
Mavra Volia beach consists of three successive bays with deep dark blue waters. The black pebbles and wild scenery is a result of the volcanic activity of the distant past in the area.
Trachili beach is located just 5 kilometers from the village of Mesta, in the area of Mastichohoria. Its main characteristic is that it consists of two small bays separated by a small strip of land.
Nea Moni, the most important medieval monument in Chios, is a monastery complex of the 11th century. The monastery is protected by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Monument.
Choose a genuine Chios city location for your stay and explore the traces of Homer and all island's natural environment and cultural heritage aspects.
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