Genoese empire. The Ottoman Turks ruled the island for about 5 centuries and the locals tried many times to rebel, but all of them were suppressed. Finally, under the Treaty of London in 1913, Turkey handed Chios island and the rest of Northern Aegean islands to Greece.
 Chios Town is the administrative center and capital of the island. It is located around the main harbor and has a castle, built during the Venetian rule. To the north of the town, there is the lovely village of Vrontados, which is believed to be the birthplace of Homer. The island is known for its strong merchant shipping community, the UNESCO world heritage site of Nea Moni, ab 11th century monastery and the vast production of mastic gum. This mastic is produced from trees in the southern side of Chios island and has been cultivated there since the medieval times.
Chios island also has some picturesque villages with marvelous architecture. Built in shapes of fortresses, these villages have tall stone walls with geometrical designs on them. These designs are usually in black and white and form samples of exceptional architecture. Olympi, Pyrgi, Mesta and Volissos are such lovely villages.
The most famous beach of Chios island is Mavra Volia, on the southern side. There are many other beaches and small coves with crystal water to swim. Most of a family destination for holidays, Chios also has nightlife spots for the youth, especially in Chios Town. |
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