Chios covers an area of 842 sq. km and is 153 nautical miles from Piraeus. It is the fragrant island of mastic, an historical island with medieval villages, Byzantine mansions and monasteries and ancient monuments. An island that has given us many important personalities of Greece and is known for its festivals full of tradition, history and culture.
Its capital is Chios or Hora, which is also the main port of the island. The visitor can admire the beautiful houses, wander around the busy streets, the market, the port or the square and pass by the Byzantine Castle with Kara Ali's marble tomb. Other places of interest in the capital are the Korai Libray, the Archaeological Museum and several other cultural exhibitions.
Spread all over the island are medieval villages, many of which are excellently built, such as Pyrgi, an architectural painting. The inhabitants, both merchants and philosophers, are known for their hospitality and their warmth. You can experience wonderful moments while traveling around Anemona, Kabohora, Volissos, Vrontados, Karfas, Kardamyla, Mesta, Karyes and Kalamoti.
Chios is blessed with many natural beauties and its versatile landscape is a heaven for all those who love sports. You can enjoy swimming and other water sports at its clean beaches at Agia Markela, Limia, Komi, Kalimassia, Lilikas and Emporios.
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