Places to visit in Chios

It is often stated that Chios Island, which hosts a large number of tourists among the archipelagos of the Aegean, is a corner of paradise. Chios Island, which is right next to Turkey, offers you many points to visit with its natural beauties and historical sites. You can also take a look at the Greek Islands ferry tickets to explore the Aegean Islands.

Daskalopetra, Homer's Rock

Located on the east coast of Chios, near the villages of Vrontados and Emborio, Daskalopetra is known as Homer's school and in its centre is a rock called ‘Homer's Rock’.

Chios was the homeland of Homer, the author of the world-famous Iliad Epic. Homer, who travelled all over Greece and told the legends, is still commemorated in many parts of Chios.

Nea Moni Monastery

Nea Moni Monastery, one of the oldest places of worship in Greece, was built in the 11th century. Believed to have been built by Byzantine Emperor Constantine Monomakhos IX and his wife Empress Zoe where three monks found the holy icon of the Virgin Mary, this monastery has lost its former splendour as a result of destruction over time, but today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

During your visit to Nea Moni Monastery, you can visit the monastery church, cistern, tower, refectory and monastery cemetery. You can start exploring the different beauties of the Greek islands this summer by purchasing a ferry ticket from Çeşme to Chios.

Chios Castle

Built in the 10th century, Chios Castle is a base used by Byzantium, Venice and the Ottomans throughout history. Said to have begun in the 10th century, Chios Castle has been destroyed and rebuilt several times throughout history.

The main structures of the castle include the two-storey Ioustiniani Palace, the Kria Vrisi (Fountain), the semi-underground water cistern built by the Genoese and the huge Kulas Tower.

Windmills

The windmills, one of the symbols of Chios, are located on the north coast of the island, especially in the Vrontados area. Built in the 19th century, these windmills were used to grind the island's wheat in the past.

Today, these historic windmills are a popular place to visit for both photography lovers and history buffs. Several restored windmills offer visitors a direct insight into the island's cultural heritage and traditional way of life.

Chios Caves

Chios has many places to visit above ground, but it also harbours a treasure under the ground. Olympi Cave, located close to the villages of Aya Yorgi and Mesta, is small but has many unique stalactites and stalagmites.

The Agio Galas Caves, an hour away from Volissos, are also among the must-see natural beauties of Chios. Located next to a river, Agio Galas Cave also has a museum.

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