Chios: Anavatos Chios

Anavatos village Chios: 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 the medieval settlement was founded for military purposes, particularly for the surveillance of the west coast of Chios.

This 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.