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"Magical Mastic island, Birthplace to Homer"

Chios Tourism

Chios, the fifth largest island in Greece, is located 8km off the Turkish coast, in the Northern Aegean sea. The island is known for its scenery, good climate, incredible views, picturesque villages, and emerald blue sea waters. It is popular for Mastic gum which is exported throughout the world but is only cultivated and grown in southern Chios.

Home to a turquoise blue sea, black rock beaches, castles, fortresses, and mountainous terrains, Chios is a natural blend of culture and history. With the uninterrupted beauty of Mastic groves and limited tourists, Chios is a perfect getaway to immerse oneself completely in Greek culture. Not only museums and historical landmarks, but Chios is also home to some of the most stunning secluded beaches in the country.

Housing an 11th-century monastery, Nea Moni, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chios attracts tourists with its well-preserved natural environment and dramatic landscape. Hiking and exploring small hamlets that teleport one to the mediaeval era is one of the most popular activities in Chios. The main tourist centres on the islands are Chios town, Karfas(in the South) and Vrontados(in the North), where one could find all sorts of staying options along with several bars, nightclubs and discos. Karfas is home to some of beautiful sandy beaches and boasts water activities such as pedal boating, windsurfing and water skiing.

Must Know Before You Travel to Chios

  • Chios is divided into three regions- the Kambos(Kambochora), the North (Voriochora) and the south (Notiochora or Msstichora). The north of the island is rugged and mountainous with small hamlets, some of which are uninhabited.
  • The kambos is the fertile plain land just south of Chios town with Genoese houses and citrus plantations.
  • The south is the region where the world known Mastic comes from. It consists of Mastic villages: Mesta, Pyrgi, Olympi, Kalamoti, Vessa, Lithi, and Elata.
  • The east coast includes Chios town, Vrontados, Omiroupoli, and the fishing villages of Kataraktis and Nenita.
  • Between Chios town and the south lies the historic villages of Armolia, Myrmighi and Kalimassia.
  • Daily ferries to Chios are available from Piraeus port and Lavrio ports.
  • Ferries from Ag.Eystratios - Fourni - Ikaria, Ag.kirikos - Ikaria, Evdilos - Inousses - Kavala - Kos, Port - Lesvos (Mitilini) - Limnos - Mykonos - Patmos - Psara - Samos, Karlovassi - Samos, Vathi - Syros - Turkey, Cesme, to Chios are available.
  • It is important to note that most of these ferry connections are only available in the summer and function differently each year.
  • The Chios town can be explored on foot, but for farther reach to historic or mastic villages renting a car is recommended, apart from public buses.
  • Shops open by 9:00 AM to close by 10:00 PM; some can also choose to shut down a little bit earlier.
  • Restaurants and cafes open at 8:00 AM to close by 11:00 PM.
  • One should choose a traditional tavern near the beaches or in the village square for an authentic Greek food experience.

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