CHIOS

HIGHLIGHTS: BEST OF CHIOS

• Pyrgi village

  Pyrgi is a lovely village with Medieval style and geometric patterns on the external walls of the houses. This is among the most beautiful villages on the island.
• Mesta village

  The small village of Mesta is located 35 km south west of Chios Town, in the area called Mastihochoria (Mastic Villages). Mesta used to be a heavy producer of mastic.
• Volissos village

  Constructed along the slopes of a hill, Volissos is a beautiful village with rich history. The stone houses and the picturesque paths create a romantic atmosphere.
• Archaeological museum

  Along with prehistoric and archaic treasures from the excavations of the British School at Emporios, this collection includes impressive Neolithic and Classical finds.
• Mastic Museum

  The museum is dedicated to \"Mastiha\" (or gum mastic), a unique product that has shaped the natural and human environment of the Mastichochoria area of southern Chios.
• Mavros Gialos beach

  Located on the southern side of the island, close to Emporios, Mavra Volia is probably the most beautiful beach on the island. It has black sand and pebbles and wild landscape.
• Anavatos ghost village

  Anavatos is a deserted village on the western side of Chios. This Medieval village has an old castle on top, many ruined building and Byzantine churches.
• Medieval Castle

  Its construction started in the 10th century by the Byzantines and went through some reconstructions by the Venetians in the 16th century.
• Oinousses Island

  This tiny island with a rich natural history is a great daily excursions destination from Chios. It has traditional architecture, lovely beaches, and a calm environment.
• Nea Moni Monastery

  Constructed in the 15th century with Byzantine style, the Monastery of Nea Moni was recently declared a world heritage monument by Unesco. It is found in the centre of the island.
• Psara Island

  Psara is a small island with a rich historical past. Today this is the ideal place for total isolation and privacy. It has gorgeous beaches and a traditional village, with a few rooms to let.
• Mastic trees

  Chios is rich in mastic trees, particularly on the southern side of the island. This mastic is widely used in many products, from cosmetics to pharmaceutics.
• Olympi Cave

  This cave close to Olympi village is another miracle of nature. It was explored in 1985 and it is actually a cave gorge, 60m wide and with a humidity of 95%.