A vaulted alley, big pots, plants, a man reading quietly, barefoot, and along the stoned wall, hundreds of flowing tomatoes.

While walking in the narrow streets of Mesta, you should pay attention to the ground.

Chios Island is particularly linked to North America because a lot of its inhabitants emigrated there between the 19th century and the 2nd World War.

Near one of the entrance of the city, there is an old well. It’s quite surprising to see a square shaped well, when usually they are round shaped.

Mesta is one of the oldest cities on Chios Island. You will fall in love with the city very easy, but you always have to keep in mind to look at the small beauties, at the details of the city.

There is a detail in Mesta which increases the medieval atmosphere of the village : the big pots along the houses.

Far from the craziness of the big cities, you may find relaxation, peace and trust (paradise ?).