2024 Chios Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in October)

A Strip of Blue I do not own an inch of land, But all I see is mine, – The orchard and the mowing fields, The lawns and gardens fine. The winds my tax-collectors are, They bring me tithes divine, – Wild scents and subtle essences, A tribute rare and free; And, more magnificent than all, My window keeps for me A glimpse of blue immensity, – A little strip of sea. Richer am I than he who owns Great fleets and argosies; I have a share in every ship Won by the inland breeze, To loiter on yon airy road Above the apple-trees, I freight them with my untold dreams; Each bears my own picked crew; And nobler cargoes wait for them Than ever India knew, – My ships that sail into the East Across that outlet blue. Sometimes they seem like living shapes, – The people of the sky, – Guests in white raiment coming down From heaven, which is close by; I call them by familiar names, As one by one draws nigh, So white, so light, so spirit-like, From violet mists they bloom! The aching wastes of the unknown Are half reclaimed from gloom, Since on life’s hospitable sea All souls find sailing-room. The ocean grows a weariness With nothing else in sight; Its east and west, its north and south, Spread out from morn till night; We miss the warm, caressing shore, Its brooding shade and light. Lucy Larcom (1824–1893)

The windmills of Tampakika, built after the destructive earthquake of 1881, are two storied structures with height of approximately 10 metres. They belong to the architectular style of mediterranean stonemade towermills, specimens of which hosted the island since the era of Genoese occupation (1346-1566). Some of the mills possessed warehouses at their bases.

I added this picture without any effect

1. Address - Highlights - Rating - 2. Address - Highlights - Rating - 3. Address - Highlights - Rating -

Anavatos is a deserted village located 19km west of Chios Town. It was built on top of a hill, at an altitude of 450 meters above the sea with steep rocks, in true harmony with the natural environment. It is believed that this medieval settlement was founded for military purposes, particularly for the surveillance of the west coast of Chios. The village was abandoned after the catastrophic earthquake of 1881 and today it is a national monument for the island. The old village preserves its Medieval frame with the fortress, the Church of Taxiarhis, the old school and the Church of Virgin Mary. In the lower part of Anavatos, there are still just a few inhabitants who welcome the visitors. The locals demonstrate the historical place and their quality products (honey, plants, cheese and home desserts). There is a wonderful traditional coffee shop serving delicious desserts and mezedes. The village is connected with the center of Chios with a beautiful route of 45 minutes drive. There is also a great path, ideal for descent in the forest, starting from Provatas and leading to Anavatos. #mynovgetaway #mynovgetaway

The island ot Chios is not very famous. It is a small island near the asian continent but is part of Europe and more exactly part of #greece located in aegean sea. It was unexpected for me but I really enjoyed the destination. If you go note that you will need a car to go around the sights of the island. #happynewyear