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Giosonas

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On Chios you can find plenty of beautiful beaches, one of those is Giosonas – The name’s origin is the mythical hero of antiquity with the name Giasonas (engl. version: Jason). People say that this god passed the place during the Argonaut’s expedition on his quest to retrieve the Golden Fleece. The beach with smooth pebbles and crystal clear water seems to be endless. The waters are deep blue or green, depending on the light and the time of day. Giosonas opens wide to the Aegean Sea and offers a restful and relaxing holiday. The location is pretty quiet, with […]

Vokaria Beach

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Temperatures are rising, the sun is burning and from everywhere you can hear the tempting sound of the cold waves crushing on the land. So the ideal destination throughout these hot summer days is definitely the beach. But if you cannot decide which of the outsanding beaches of Chios Island is the best for your next beach trip, we have the perfect place for you: The Vokaria beach! Vokaria beach is located on the south east side of Chios Island about 20km south from the Chios city. The large village of Nenita is located close by and you can reach […]

Volissos – One of the biggest villages of the island!

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  The beautiful village Volissos is definitely a place you have to visit when your once on our beautiful island Chios. It is located in the north western part of the island. Volissos is one of the biggest villages here and can be found 40 km away from the capital Chios and is situated about 1,5 km away from the seaside and its port. The village offers amazing views from the entrance to the mountain with the old Byzantine castle. The castle has a trapezoid shape with six circular towers and the village is built in amphitheatrical style on a […]

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 […]

The Nea Moni Museum

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One of our must-sees is the Monastery of Nea Moni! It is beautiful and impressive at the same time. People that come to Chios love the amazing view it offers to the visitors. At the Monastery is also the museum of Nea Mon and is located in an old two-storey cell. Unfortunately, due to looting and the irreparable damage caused during the massacre of Chios in 1822, the treasures are scarce. Ecclesiastical textile items, woven and folk embroideries, post-Byzantine icons and silver works ornate the collection of the museum. What the museum takes pride in is the famous “pefki”, a silk […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]