Chios Travel

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…in the south

Mesta – medieval spirit at it’s best!

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Mesta lies on the southwest part of Chios, 35 kilometers away from the capital, in small treeless valleys far from the sea, on the wider expanse of Mastichoria (gr. – “Mastixochoria” means “villages that produce mastic”). Its harbor is four kilometers away from the village, because for protection reasons Mesta was not built directley next to the sea. This village-castle remains perfectly preserved since the Byzantine period and it has been designated as a listed monument. The unity of the houses’ walls and structures in the periphery obviously functioned as a strong fortification wall. It is the best conserved and […]

Katarraktis

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Situated at the East coast, Katarraktis is a fishermen village which is only 20 min. away from the capital of the Island. It is easily reachable by bus which is coming every half an hour from Chios City and back. Very special about this location is its traditional atmosphere: Charming small houses, narrow streets and the main promenade around the harbor invite to a pleasant walk through the picturesque locality. Visitors can enjoy fresh fish in one of the  tavernas that often have comfortable terraces close to the Aegean Sea with view on the shimmering water. In winter, there are […]

Agios Georgios Sikousis

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Agios Georgios Sikousis is located on a hill, about 15 kilometers southwest from Chios City and has many interesting things to visit. Just take an extended walk through the village and you will for sure pass by the beautiful a Byzantine church of Agios Georgios Sikousis, which was once the chapel (katholikon) of the monastery built before the Nea Moni. This monastery was supposed to look like the famous Nea Moni, but after some centuries only the chapel and the gate remained. If you walk a little further you will also be able to enjoy an amazing view over the […]

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 […]