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AGIOS GEORGIOS SYKOUSSA (Village) CHIOS
Tel: +30 22710 78358
AMADES (Village) CHIOS
Tel: +30 22720 41495
On the road from Kardamyla
to Kambia,
the first village that you meet is Amades, 13km from Kardamyla. There are abundant
spring waters and remarkable natural beauties. In a 4km distance from the village,
there is a beach with pebbles and crystal waters. Those who love cool waters will
enjoy the magic and the crystal clear water as well as the beautiful seabed.
CHALKIO (Village) CHIOS
Halkios is on the Southeast part of our beautiful island and in the
middle of Kambochora, about eight and a half kilometers away from the town of
Chios with which it communicates with contemporary transport means. It's the center
of the Municipality after the joining of six colonizing, which means that from
the East it is near Vassileoniko, from the West it is adjacent with Ververato,
from the South with Vavili and Neochori, from the North with the mountain Korakari
and from the Southwest with Zifia. On your way up to Aghios Georgios, your sight
lies beyond Halkios to Kambochora, Thimiana, Tholopotami, and Aghios Georgios
Sikousi.
The village Halkios is the biggest of all the villages in the Municipality.
It has a population of 906 citizens (1991 census) and the cultivating land covers
3,9 square kilometers, without the big extents of pasture-ground of Korakari,
Misovouno and Mili.
Halkios was always characterized as "Kefalochori". This means that
it was a rich and big village, with a rich agricultural production of cereals,
citrus fruits, crops, olive oil, gardening products, almonds, and the famous beans
from Halkios. In the old days there was also a production of wine and tobacco,
but not anymore.
The Town Hall is in the center of the Municipality of Kambochora and
it is located on the main external road of Halkios. The Municipal School Center
is on the main external road of Halkios at the place of the old Fliskion School
for Girls and it is a five-teacher-school. Apart from the students from Ververato
and Vavili, that have their own single-teacher schools, some students from other
colonizing of the Municipality also study in this school. Besides, the Nursery
School of Kampochora is located in Halkios.
ELATA (Village) CHIOS
Tel: +30 22710 73115
Elata is a small, but noteworthy village, built alongside a steep
hill. It is a medieval village whose castle’s corner towers in addition to the
remnants of the fortified wall are still preserved. The inhabitants of Elata are
mainly occupied with agriculture. They produce mastic, almonds, oil, and grapes.
In the village, there is a high school and the Church of Aghia Triada.
Near Elata, there is a picturesque beach of Aghia
Irini, as well as the deserted islands of Pelagoniso and Aghios Stefanos.
These are ideal places for fishing. The inhabitants of Elata are mainly occupied
with agriculture. They produce mastic, almonds, oil, and grapes. In the village,
there is a high school and the Church of Aghia Triada. Near Elata, there is a
picturesque beach of Aghia Irini, as well as the deserted islands of Pelagoniso
and Aghios Stefanos. These are ideal places for fishing.
KALIMASSIA (Small town) CHIOS
Kallimasia is one of the island's largest mastic villages, the capital of the
Municipality of Ionia and the first village which visitors encounter 13 kilometers
from the town of Chios. It is built on a plain where deep green vegetation and
olive trees prevail. Inside the village, one will find the remains of medieval
towers, the well-preserved and impressive churches and the lively village squares.
The Women's Handicraft Association has managed to preserve the area's customs
in addition to customs found in other villages of the island. Also located in
the village is a Cultural Center. In the surrounding area, there is the nunnery
of Panaghia Plakidiotissa which was built on the remains of an earlier nunnery
dated to the 16th century. The area of Aghios
Emilianos, one kilometer from Kallimasia, has a magnificent beach for swimming.
KARDAMYLA (Small town) CHIOS
Kardamyla is a borough built on the site of ancient Kardamilis
at 28 km from the town of
Chios. It is divided into two settlements; the upper section is also the older
village, spreading at the feet of a steep hill. The houses have an intensely traditional
architecture. Narrow streets, curbstone alleys and covered passages are typical
local features; just as typical are the houses, mainly built in stone, decorated
with flowers and plants. Kardamyla is home to approximately 2000 persons in both
settlements. It is the birthplace of freedom fighters Chartoulakis (in the Middle
Ages) and Kontanignotis (in the 1821 War of Independence), The Venerable Nikiphoros,
historian of the Nea
Moni and Georgios Zolotas, historian of Chios, were also born here.
The lower village, called Marmaro, is built on the coast, in the inner
part of a beautiful bay at a distance of 2 km from the old settlement. It has
many exquisite mansions, built by the many seafarers and ship owners tracing their
origins to this place; the people of Kardamyla have always loved the sea on which
they worked.
A distinguishing mark of Marmaro is the statue of the Sailor from
Kardamyla, work of the sculptor Apartis, set in the harbor square. Walking in
the narrow streets of Marmaro is a pleasant experience that will make one feel
the typical island atmosphere of Chios. The area has many delightful beaches;
Nagos and Yiosonas are considered the best of all.
KERAMOS (Village) CHIOS
Keramos emerges from the mountains of Amani
and Pelineo
through thick and rich vegetation. It was, for many decades, one of the most important
villages of Amani due to the mining of antimony. The village is almost 14km from
Volissos,
at the beginning of the road that connects the road network of Amani with the
villages of Leptopoda
and Kambia.
You can see the mines and the pitheads of antimony, which are still
preserved and were operating up to the mid sixties. The galleries, the premises
of the company that had exploited them until recently, the chemical laboratory,
the kiln, and the chimney as well as the equipment of the premises are going to
be collected by the local authorities in order to create an industrial museum
of antimony, a unique of its kind within the Balkan region.
LAGADA (Small town) CHIOS
Tel: +30 22710 74924
Lagada is 16 Km far from Chios
town, in the northeast side of the island. It has an amazing natural beauty
as the scenery combines the sea with the mountains. The village is amphitheatrically
built, ending to the homonymous gulf.
At the village square is the church of Agios Ioannis. But the traditional
local festive is celebrated on 17th of September and it is sacred to the memory
of Agia Sofia, a seaside church.
Moreover this village includes and some other settlements: the one
named Agrelopos, the abandoned area of Kydianta,
Delfini
and Kila. The visitor can enjoy traditional food, fresh fishes and other delicacies
in one of the seaside taverns and in the afternoon you can have a cap of coffee
with your friends at the cafeterias along the coast. The view from there is magnificent!
LITHIO (Village) CHIOS
Tel: +30 22710 73201
Lithi is located 23 kilometers from the town
of Chios and a mere four kilometers north of the village Vessa.
The village name may perhaps be derived from "Alithis limin," meaning
true haven, which was the name given to the site by old-time travelers. Lithi
is the birthplace of Andreas Syngros, whose family house can still be seen. The
village is famous for its excellent fish, which is not surprising since the local
population consists primarily of fishermen. Visitors may observe the methods utilized
to repair nets alongside the large fishing boats anchored in Omalia which is Lithi's
beautiful, sandy beach located a short distance from the foot of the village.
The sandy beach is captivating since it is engulfed within a peninsula that is
surrounded by an evergreen landscape, hills and medieval watchtowers or "vigles".
Visitors will relish seafood delights such as red mullets, huge blackfish, bass,
and lobster alongside the Aegean Sea.
MESTA (Village) CHIOS
Tel: +30 22710 76290
Mesta lies southwest of the town of Chios,
35 kilometers away, in the area of Mastihohoria (meaning the "mastic villages").
It is a perfectly preserved castle village dated to the medieval period. The houses
were built one right next to the other, thereby creating a protective wall surrounding
the village. The open-hearted and kind people of Mesta still preserve the traditions
of the 14th century village. The village's most important custom takes place during
the carnival festivities where the "Aghas" trials, a satirical replica
of the trials that used to take place under the Turkish Occupation, are presented.
There are two routes that visitors may choose in order to come to Mesta.
•From Chios, the road leading to Armolia,
Pyrgi, and Olympi
also continues onward to Mesta. This route is the easiest and fastest.
•From Chios, the road leading to Aghios
Georghios, Vessa,
and Elata also leads
to Mesta. Thus Mesta is a crossroad by which visitors are afforded access to the
majority of the noteworthy sites of the central and southern portions of the island
of Chios.
NEA POTAMIA (Village) CHIOS
Tel: +30 22740 71294
NENITOURIA (Village) CHIOS
Located 65 kilometers north of the town of Chios
and a mere 20 kilometers from the village Volissos
is Nenitouria. The four communities, Psaros, Kosmados, Hametos and Antrahlias
have been united to form one single village, that is, Nenitouria. When entering
the village, visitors are impressed by the dale covered with plane trees and large
stones. In the wintertime, these stones drown in the gushing waters that brush
across their surface. These are the Amanis waters.
The mountainside cradles the village thereby enhancing its resemblance
to an amphitheater. Most homes are in ruins and uninhabited. Although the residents'
homes are scattered across three communities (the fourth community, Antrahlias,
is abandoned), the local cafeteria doesn't fail to bring them together since this
is their meeting point. Olive trees, pine trees, plane trees, oak trees and bushes
surround the village. The picturesque beach of the village is called Aghios Georghios
(St. George) Krasas named after the old chapel located on the beach and dedicated
to the Saint. It is approximately five kilometers from the village.
OLYMBI (Village) CHIOS
Tel: +30 22710 76310
Thirty-one kilometers south of the town of Chios
and six kilometers after Pyrgi,
visitors encounter the medieval village called Olympi. Its beautiful houses, connected
to each other, used to form its defensive wall. The narrow streets, cobbled roads
and rigid, yet simple architecture, testify to the village's medieval origin.
The whole village has been categorized as a medieval monument. Here, one can see
the skepastra and doxharades. The villagers are occupied with agriculture and
beehives. The defensive tower of the village is also very impressive. The central
tower is one of the few that are still preserved in Chios' medieval villages.
PISPILOUDA (Village) CHIOS
Tel: +30 22740 71292
PITYOUS (Village) CHIOS
Tel: +30 22720 23364
The village is named after "Pitys" (meaning "pine"
in Ancient Greek), thus testifying its antiquity. Besides, one of the names of
Chios island during Antiquity was "Pityousa" (meaning "the one
who has pines"). The modern village of Pityos is quite small and is mainly
inhabited by cattle raisers and a few farmers. The village administratively belongs
to Municipality of Kardamyla and lies in the middle of the road connecting the
highway Chios
- Volissos
(21st km) and the highway Chios
- Kardamyla
(20th km). It is built in a plateau of the mountainside of mount Oros, in a unique
environment that combines the mountain and the plain. There are an old Byzantine
tower, a windmill and a few churches. You can stay in a newly constructed hostel,
a renovated old stone edifice, and you can also enjoy local meat and local mezedes
at the tavern of the village.
PYRGI (Small town) CHIOS
Pyrgi was named after the central tower which is still well-preserved, is the
largest and for many, the most important village in Chios. It is also called the
"painted" village due to the unique architectural designs known as "xysta"
(facade decorations comprised of geometric and natural motifs) which are clearly
evident even today. Pyrgi is a medieval village with stone houses connected together,
beautiful balconies decorated with xysta and small, sun-dried tomatoes hanging
from the balconies. The village is comprised of narrow streets, geometrically
designed wall embellishments and remarkable churches. These are vital features
that compose the village's character.
SIDIROUDA (Village) CHIOS
Sidirounta is a village built up on a hillock at the west side of Chios island
with a panoramic view to the Aegean sea. From here someone can enjoy the sunset,
drinking his coffee in one of the local traditional cafe places. Sidirounta includes
other two areas, the one of Metochi and the other of Prasteio. Further down the
village, on a beautiful valley with plane -trees and fresh spring water is the
old temple of John the Baptist, while in the area of Prasteio up to the off -shore
dirt road that ends to Managros, is saved in a good condition the Byzantine church
of Saint George. Around the outline of Sidirounta there are many of the most beautiful
and pure coasts of the island. The waters there are clean and have a light green
color.
SPARTOUDA (Village) CHIOS
It is one of the mountainous villages of Pelineo.
It lies just after Fyta,
on the road from Katavasi
to Kambia
and is 44 km from Chios
town. It is characterized by the natural beauty of the forest surrounding
it and the abundant water that springs from the mountainsides. It is mainly inhabited
by cattle-raisers who elevate mainly goats but also ships that are fed in plain
nature at the neighboring grasslands of Pelineo and Amani.
Spartounda is the start of quite a few exciting natural tracks for the visitors.
The track 'Latomio - Tou angelou to Nero - Amithounda - top of mount Pelineo'
is of a unique beauty. The top of Mount Pelineo is the highest point of the island,
that is 1.297m.
SYKIADA (Village) CHIOS
Tel: +30 22710 74404
Sykiada is a village built up on a barren hill in a distance of 14 Km from Chios
town. The most residents of the village are seamen. Next to Sykiada is the
seaside settlement of Pantoukios. It is a small, picturesque port, a fishing shelter
with a fish -house and a local cafeteria (cafenio). The natural scenery offers
the visitor an unbelievable peace and calm. Moreover, the settlement of Sykiada
owns another area, named "Agios Ioannis Tholos" and the beach of Agios Isidoros
that is a well organized place for camping.
THYMIANA (Small town) CHIOS
Just seven kilometers south of the town of Chios lies the village
of Thymiana. It is amongst the largest settlements of Chios with approximately
1600 inhabitants. The village used to be known as "Efthymiana", meaning
a place renowned for its many quarries from which the renowned "Thymianousiko"
stone (red ochre in color) was extracted.
The Thymiana stone is an excellent decorative substance for buildings.
It was used in building mansions and churches in Kambos and is continued to be
used today. The village of Thymiana maintains a primary school, sports associations,
yacht club, cultural club as well as the large church dedicated to Aghios Efstratios.
The "resorts" of Thymiana include Aghia Ermioni and Megas
Limnionas. Megas Limnionas is renowned for its fine, sandy beach. Located approximately
3 kilometers from the village, they are comprised of many summerhouses, most of
which belong to the inhabitants of Thymiana. Over the last few years, the area
became known as a result of its expansive development of tourism with the establishment
of rooms for rent, small hotels, taverns, cafeterias and bars.
VESSA (Village) CHIOS
Tel: +30 22710 73300
Vessa is a medieval village that lies in the center of a big agricultural
basin and it has a main gate, which is in a very good condition. The area has
a well laid -out streets and high narrow buildings that look like towers. Although
the fortified surrounding wall has been split, the whole village stone houses
remain in a very good condition but many off them are dilapidated and empty. There
are many big and wealthy houses in the area that were built by prosperous emigrants.
Among the village churches is Panagia, Agios Dimitrios and Panagia Petrousena,
which is considered to be the most ancient church of Chios, according to the locals.
e most ancient church of Chios, according to the locals.
VIKI (Village) CHIOS
Tel: +30 22720 41291
The village of Viki lies 16km east of Kambia
and west of Kardamyla.
It is built at the mountainside of Pelineo
and has beautiful forests and a rich natural environment. You can visit the lodge
of the area if you follow the forested road that leads to the top of Pelineo.
You can take the keys of the lodge if you go to the local authorities' office.
CHIOS (Town) NORTH AEGEAN
Tel: +30 22713 50503, 50567
Fax: +30 22713 50550
Tel: +30 22713 50800
Fax: +30 22713 50865
KATARAKTIS (Settlement) CHIOS
Tel: +30 22710 61378
MESSA DIDIMA (Village) CHIOS
Tel: +30 22710 51566
NENITA (Small town) CHIOS
Tel: +30 22710 61451
Eighteen kilometers far from Chios
town, is located a big settlement, named Nenita. The village is stretched
out on a wide slope from where supervise the olive groves and the shore. During
the Medieval times Nenita was the biggest from all the Mastichochoria, with 2500
population, while today has been reduced to 1000 people. Nenita is the cultural
center of the Mastichochoria. The residents are mainly occupied with the cultivation
of the land and particularly with the mastic -trees. Up from the village is the
newest Monastery of Taxiarches. There are two more churches in the area, Saint
George and Agioi Anargiroi. Near the village's beach are located the settlements
of Gridia and Vokaria. The second is the closest point to the shores of Asia
Minor.
THOLOPOTAMI (Village) CHIOS
Tel: +30 22710 51283
VASSILEONIKO (Village) CHIOS
Tel: +30 22710 78376
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