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Magic places

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 […]

The small but impressive Cave of Olympi

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The cave of Olympi is located only a few kilometers far from the medieval town Olympi, so from there it is very easy to reach by car. In exchange for a small entrance fee you can then visit the cave which is around 55 meters deep with an expert guide. The cave was first discovered and explored in 1985 by the Hellenic Speleological Company and is open for the public only since a little more than a decade. It is set great value in trying to keep the human intervention inside as small as possible since the cave is still […]

Spend some Quality-Time at Lithi Beach!

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There is a very special location on Chios Island waiting for you – the wonderful beach of Lithi. It is located in a cove, on the western coast of the island. Its sand is soft and the clear blue water is mirror-like. The bay slopes very gently and would be absolutely perfect for children, especially those learning to swim or not yet confident in the sea. The beach has free sunshades and loungers, basic but perfectly adequate changing facilities, a fresh water shower and easy access to free wi-fi. The tiny seaside settlement behind the beach is famous for its […]

Didima Beach – beautiful and isolated

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A picturesque and isolated place, perfect for relaxing and enjoying a calm summer day – that’s Didima beach. Didima translated from Greek to English means twins. And there is a simple reason, why the beach is called like that. It is because of the two small coves, separated by a rocky alluvium, that the beach consists of. They look very much alike – both offer white pebbles and crystal clear turquoise water! It s a very beautiful and not really touristy beach, because of its location 32 km southwest of Chios City far away from the busy coasts of the […]

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 […]

One of the most romantic spots on Chios Island!

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Fresh air is playing with your hair. Under you are thousands of lights like a carpet of different coloured diamonds. At the horizon there are even more lights glowing in the dark, parted from the ones underneath you by the black sea which makes the tiny lights of the fishing boats jump up and down. The flickering lights at the horizon seem to be continued by the stars without any noticeable boarder where the land ends and the stars start. You think I just quoted some kind of traveling novel? Nope, I am speaking about nothing less than the breathtaking […]