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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 […]

The Archaeological Museum

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The Archaeological Museum of Chios opened its doors in 1999. It is located in a building with 3 floors and uses a total area of 2,500 square meters which includes exhibition rooms, workshops and offices. The exhibition space houses finds from the Neolithic era to the Classical and Roman period. In the first floor are exhibits of the prehistoric Chios, vases and sculptures originating from the 8th century BC are presented as well as tombstones and inscriptions. The second floor houses pottery, metalwork and architecture samples. The third floor hosts contemporary exhibitions. A cafeteria is disposed and there are rooms […]