Discover Chios
A small, personal guide from us: beaches, tavernas, cafés, villages and sights worth knowing while you stay in Thymiana. What to see in Chios, where to eat and where to swim — with one tap for directions in Google Maps.
Details are indicative; opening times and whether a business is operating can change, so it is worth checking before you set off.
VillagesMastic villagesPyrgi
A mastic village famous for its black-and-white geometric façades, known as xysta.
© Kostisl · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain · File:PyrgiChios.jpg
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VillagesMastic villagesMesta
A fortified medieval village of maze-like stone lanes and vaulted passages.
© Sportswriter · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain · File:Mesta of Chios.jpg
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Kampos
A landscape of citrus groves, tall stone walls and historic mansions — lovely for a slow walk or bike ride.
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Anavatos
An abandoned medieval village built on a rocky crag, near Nea Moni.
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