Chios: Mesta Chios

Chios Villages: Mesta village in Chios Mesta village Chios: The small village of Mesta is located at 35 kilometres south-west of Chios Town, in the area called Mastichoria (Mastic Villages). Mesta used to be a heavy producer of mastic and its inhabitants were wealthy, as testify today the beautiful mansions. It has about 400 inhabitants and is the best preserved medieval village of Chios. The houses are built attached one to another, forming a fortified wall.

This is one of the finest examples of defensive architecture. Narrow cobbled alleys are winding around the houses, leading to the lovely central square. The wonderful traditional architecture of Mesta is protected and all interventions alternating the original architectural style are prohibited. The inhabitants of the village are also preserving their traditional customs and traditions. The Ring-Road, the wall, the tower, the Church of Agia Paraskevi, the gate of the castle, the Tower of Militas, the village’s square and the New and Old churches of Taxiarchis are of great interest.A few accommodations as well as some picturesque cafes and taverns can be found at Mesta. ........................................................................................................................................ Back: + Chios Home + Chios Villages + Eastern Aegean Islands + Eastern Aegean Villages + Greece Home Related: + Beaches + Churches + Museums + Beach Pictures + Pictures