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Pyrgi – a cultural and artistic must-see!

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Pyrgi is the largest of the villages in Mastichochoria which is the region that produces Mastic, the most important specialty of Chios Island. Because of the tower in the center of the village, which has the name Pyrgi, people named the whole village after it. It is a well preserved tower in a large and important village of Chios Island. For many people Pyrgi is even the most important one. You can’t call it a typical village, it is outstanding! While walking through its streets on a nice day you’ll understand what we mean. It is unique and fascinating. People […]

Chios Castle – Το Κάστρο της Χίου

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Near by the centre and the port of Chios next to the main square you can find one of Chios’ most important and interesting ornaments – the Castle (Kastro) of Chios, also called Fortress of Chios Island (Frourion tis Chiou). Because of this and the fact that it is just beautiful in the region of the old castle, everybody, tourist and inhabitant, enjoys visiting and watching the charming castle. We know that the castle is existent since the Hellenistic era (end of 4th c. B.C. – 30 B.C). Findings from archaeological excavations proof that.  Always since that time the castle […]

Let’s visit the Homerion Cultural Center of Chios

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Chios is a place with a great culture and people are keeping, taking care of and spreading it. The Homerion Cultural Center of Chios Municipality is one of the places where you can watch it happening. This place is a wonderful cultural center situated in the capital of Chios Island. Because of a generous donation to the Municipality by Michael and Stamatia Xylas in December 1985 the building of this special center could be realized. The center became a legal entity in 1989 and offers a big amount of cultural shows, exhibitions, theatre plays, workshops and lessons since then. It is […]

Sailing, you are Sailing! – The perfect Chian Activity

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Imagine you and your beloved ones enjoy the beautiful clear blue sea. The sun is shining on your face and you are laying on a sailing boat watching the sea ground and its nature as well as the beautiful island from a new angle of view… No matter if you’re a sea expert or not, Chios offers possibilities for everyone to make this wonderful experience! Enjoy the sea breeze and live a unique holiday experience. You can either rent a yacht with or without skipper. Another good thing is, this experience is affordable for everybody! With Chios Yachting for example […]

Tiny but worth seeing! – Pirama

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Pirama is a cute little village situated in the north western part of Chios Island. There is only a distance of 4 kilometers to the village of Volissos and 44 kilometers to the Capital. It s part of the Municipal Unit of Amani.You will find the village on a hill’s flat top, 220 meters elevation. The population is super small! There are around 100 residences but just around 40 people populate this village. But nevertheless Pirama has a school and a cultural club. Well worth seeing are the Venetian Tower, the building of the school, the spread chapels and the […]

Cross the Aegean sea by Ferry

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To travel to neighbouring islands around Chios is a nice idea and definitely worth your while. But keep in mind that you should check the ferry schedules in one of the travel agencies of Chios City before you book a hotel in Lesvos, Samos or even Turkey. Because the schedules are changed regularly depending on the season so you cannot always count on the same timetable. Plus, the web sites are a bit messy (there are several different ferry companies, who all provide only the timetables of their own ferries, so you easily miss a great opportunity!). So the sure […]

Protection at it’s best: Anavatos

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Anavatos is a byzantine tower-village in the center of Chios Island. Due to its location on a large granite rock at the end of a cliff, the ancient city towers majestically above the surrounding area. Although it is a deserted village, it has still preserved its history, which is often sensed by the visitor when wandering through its stone-paved streets. The town has often been associated with the Greek War of Independence in 1821 and the massacres of 1822, who represent an important part in history of the island. The village of Anavatos got its name originally from the Greek […]

Say YES at Greece’s most beautiful wedding venue!

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Chios Island has many breathtaking spots and one of them is for sure the little chapel of Agios Isodoros, close to the romantic little village Lagkada. The chapel itself is build on a little cliff in the sea, so a short way was built to reach it. So when you go towards the chapel on your wedding day to say YES to your significant other, you will feel like you are waking directly on the water. This simple yet outstanding place of Chios Island is featured on several wedding blogs as most beautiful and romantic place to get married in […]

Mavra Volia – A Must See!

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  Mavra Volia, also known as Mavros Gyalos, is unique and one of the most beautiful beaches on the island and definitely a magic place! It is located south-west, about 30 km away from the city of Chios and is near Emporios village. Because of the present volcano Psaronas’ eruption millions of years ago the stones of the beach are covered and colored black, as it is unprecedented anywhere else. This beach is the sum of three small beaches, each in its small bay. Thus, the peculiarity of the black, rounded, shiny pebbles, the steep rock that imposingly stands above […]

Enjoy the open air cinema Cine Kipos!

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Are you looking for an unforgettable place to go at your first date? Lucky you, we have the perfect activity for you: The open air cinema of Chios. The Municipal Summer Cinema “Cine Kipos” was established in 1995 by the municipality of Chios and its Development Agency and is situated in the Municipal Garden (Kipos) of Chios city. The establishment of the cinema is part of the effort made by Local Authorities aiming to preserve the typical Greek habit of open summer cinemas. Check the opening times before, because it is unfortunately only open in the summer. In the selection […]