Chios map

Capital: Chios

Overview:

Chios Island faces the Minor Asia and is separated from Erithrea peninsula by the Canal of Chios. It has a long history as attested by the numerous monuments and sites. The scenery is described by natural diversities and contrasts; rocks and barren land on the north, lush vegetation on the south. Its capital is a cultural centre with vivid tradition.

Best Chios Sights:

• The Chios Fortress
• The Monastery of Agia Markella
• The early Christian basilica of Agios Isidoros
• The Apolichnon Castle
• The Archaeological Site of Emporios and Daskalopetra
• The Church of Agii Apostoli (Holy Apostles)
• Moundon Monastery
• The Christian monument, Nea Moni, of worldwide cultural importance as declared by UNESCO
• The Byzantine monument Panagia Krina in Vavyli

• The Kambia Ravine
• The Sykia Cave at Olympi
• The medieval villages, Mesta, Olympi, Elata, Kalamoti,,Pyrgi, Vessa
• Picturesque villages, such as Kataraktis, Kampos, Anavatos, Emporios, Volissos

Special Events:

The most important festivity is the Anniversary of the Independence of Chios on November 11th. Other events take place on New Year's Eve and on the last Carnival Sunday in Thimiana village with the feast of Mostra. The Cultural Society organizes various festivals, while religious feasts take place all year round in many districts.

Best Chios beaches:

Agia Markella, Daskalopetra, Elinda, Vroulidia, Karfas, Emporios, Komi, Mavria Volia