Chios is an Aegean island famous for its unique mastic resin — a substance produced only here. Precious mastic groves, traditional stone mastic villages, and a historical connection to Homer make this a special island.
150K
visitors/year
Best time to visit
May–September — warm and sunny, rarely overwhelmed by tourists
Top sights & experiences
- 🌿 Mastic Villages – UNESCO
- 🌳 Mastic Trees – Only Place on Earth
- 🏰 Nea Moni Monastery – UNESCO
- 🏖️ Mavra Volia – Black Pebble Beach
- 🏛️ Chios Town – Fortress & Genoese History
- 🍹 Mastic Liqueur & Products
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