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City tours, excursions and tickets in Chios Island and surroundings
Moving around in Greece - transportation
Greece has a fairly developed transport infrastructure. There are many airports in the country, most of which are international. Domestic airlines connect the capital with major tourist cities and islands. Sea communication is also well-developed. Some believe that water transport in Greece is excellent. A huge number of ferries and ships run from the islands to the mainland around the clock. Together with ships, small boats and large cruise liners carry passengers. The largest and most significant port is in Athens; it is called Piraeus. Despite such a developed water communication, many archipelagoes are still not connected with each other, so tourists have to plan transfers.
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Photogallery of Chios Island sightseeing
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Cuisine and top restaurants
If you want to get to know Greek cuisine in its original form, try to find taverns. They are usually far from touristic spots and visited by locals. Greeks love to get together in the evenings for a good dinner and many taverns on Chios have been standing in their places for decades, owned by the same family. You can find horiatiki or village salad in every tavern. Locals never call it a Greek salad. It is … Open 
Traditions and mentality of Chios Island
Despite the fact that there is a great number of taverns on the island, they are always all full of people. Moreover, if you’ve decided to visit a tavern in the evening, you should make every effort to find a free table in the evening. Greeks love to gather around the table with friends and family, drink retsina and ouzo and discuss the day's events, watching dancers in traditional costumes, moving under folk … Open
Travel guide to Chios Island
Besides observation of historical landmarks, don’t forget to devote some time to shopping. The island has its own line of cosmetics and various beauty treatments. Moreover, local shops offer special types of halva, cookies, unusual chewing gum, and many different pastries that are not available in other parts of Greece. Females will be in love with creams, shampoos, and other cosmetic treatments that come … Open
Chios Island for children - what to visit
One of the largest Greek Islands, Chios, is known for its mastic thickets, monuments of medieval architecture and magnificent views. Children will definitely love the island. They can swim in crystal water here, get to know to Greek history, explore ancient buildings and enjoy a relaxed and serene atmosphere. You won't find waterparks and amusement parks here, but local attractions compensate the absence of usual … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
Many tourists bring pictures from Chios. Professional artists and beginners come here to capture amazing views, so you can easily find a unique picture at a low price here. There are many churches on the island, so you can also buy original icons and cult items. Moreover, you can find shell crafts, lace from local artists and a variety of statues in the shape of ancient Greek gods and heroes here. There are … Open
Best beaches
Kato Kardhamila and Ano Kardhamila are of great interest to fans of secluded relaxation. They are almost completely covered with rocks, which have formed between the very small and picturesque bays. It won’t be difficult to find a completely secluded place to stay. It’s worth noting that both bays are quite profound. Nearby there is the village of Yiossonas, whose territory can boast the quite large and … Open
