Sightseeing's in Chios islands, greece

The church of Taxiarches is worth remembering. It’s a masterpiece decorated with an incredible and of great value wood carved icon screen. A masterly creation of Byzantine art, embraced by the green vegetation, is Nea Moni. The valley around it is its permanent companion and the view of it, its great asset.

You will genuflect before the very beautiful icons and you’ll have the chance to listen to the stories about the convent from the hospitable nuns. When you’ll pass the door of the church, the peacefulness captures you. The first thing that you are going to admire is the mosaic of unique mastery, which is considered to be the best in Greece and abroad.

The village Anavatos looks like it wants to reach the sky. It is situated on the top of a crag and stands gaudily in its solitude. The thing that is going to please you is the view that offered generously. A well-preserved place with a special emphasis in tradition is the area of Vrontades.

The love of the inhabitants for their island is evident in their clean and well-preserved houses full of flowery gardens. There, the colors of the scenery playfully change between the plain’s green color and the blue color of the sea. Moreover, you’ll walk in the beautiful beach under the moonlight and the observant eye of the sculpture of the “Invisible Seaman”.

Saint Efstratios

All of you must have heard the name Homer even though you haven’t read his masterpieces. You will have the chance to see where this gifted poet used to teach if you visit the huge rock, which according to the tradition it had been used as his school. It is called Daskalio or Petra Omirou (Stone of Homer).

Kardamila is proud not only of the beauty of the land but also for being the homeland of many great ship owners and some of the best sailors in Greece.

Who hasn’t dreamt about vacations among rich vegetation that embrace every move of yours, waters gushing out and offering you their freshness and a sea calm as lake. You can enjoy all these in the area of Nagos.

The village of Volissos is built in an amphitheatric style on the hillside. Its main characteristics are the narrow streets and its wonderful view of the island, due to its position. On the top of the mountain stands the castle that gives the village a different and imposing beauty.

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