Chios Travel

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Chios Island

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 […]

Komi – the ideal beach for every age!

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On Chios Island you will quickly get used to the advantages of stony beaches: You don’t have sand everywhere in your beach bag and after you put sun lotion you will not look like a giant Schnitzel! But of course sometimes we all need a little sand in our holidays at one point and don’t you worry: Of course an Island as multifaceted as Chios has many different types of beaches and the best example for a perfect sand beach is KOMI! Komi beach is located in the south part of the island and is one of a few sandy […]

Get yourself a car!

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The cool thing about an Island is, that you can explore literally everything in a normal amount of time! And of course especially in summer buses will carry you everywhere you want (and here a little tip for fans of vintage Volkswagen buses: Take the bus to Mesta, believe me this is the by far coolest public bus you will ever ride with in your life!). To make sure you really see everything you desire to, it is highly recommended to rent a car. This is easy and not even expensive, and if you want your trip to be planned […]

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 […]

The Citrus Museum in Kampos

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”Citrus memories” is a museum where documents and historical elements of local citrus fruits are presented. It constitutes a dynamic space for exhibitions in the ground floor of an estate where the visitor can be informed about different topics, like the cultivation of citrus fruits every season of the year, the agricultural tools and the production methods used in Kampos, the varieties and the properties that make tangerines and other citrus fruits as special as them.     You can also get informed about the society and people who constituted the main factor for the development of the unique myth […]

Protection at it’s best: Anavatos

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Anavatos is a byzantine tower-village in the center of Chios Island. Due to its location on a large granite rock at the end of a cliff, the ancient city towers majestically above the surrounding area. Although it is a deserted village, it has still preserved its history, which is often sensed by the visitor when wandering through its stone-paved streets. The town has often been associated with the Greek War of Independence in 1821 and the massacres of 1822, who represent an important part in history of the island. The village of Anavatos got its name originally from the Greek […]

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 […]