Mesta Mastic Suites in Mesta, Chios

Mesta is a Greek traditional village in Chios. It belongs to Mastic Villages a group of villages in South Chios where the main activity is the agriculture of mastic. Mesta Mastic is a traditional hotel in the medieval castro of Mesta. We have three different buildings which used to belong to our grandfather and grandmother. One of the houses was given the name "Monastiriako” (of the Monastery) as it was part of the original Palio Monastiri tou Taxiarchi (the Old Monastery of the Archangel) which is the oldest building in Mesta. It is thought that the monastery was built in 1412 AD. Despite the damaged suffered over the centuries and the destruction wrought by conquerors, the stunningly beautiful iconostasis in the church still remains in excellent condition, and it is worthwhile finding the time to go and admire this superb example of local wood carving.

These three buildings were all restored recently, with great respect for the history of the area and its architectural heritage. And so today, Mesta Mastic is an amazing complex of rooms, suites and apartments which combine the village’s history with its present-day life. We have not overlooked even the smallest detail of the buildings’ traditional character, and we have blended this tradition with tasteful and unassuming modernity to create a unique holiday experience.