Vroulidia Beach at Mastichochoria
Exploring Chios Sailing Holidays area
The most southern beach of Chios, 8.5 Km from Pyrgi, next to Mavra Volia. Small sandy bay ideal for sunbathing.
Navigational Aids
The harbor of Mesta or Limenas is on the S side of the W coast of Chios. While there is protection from the meltemi (the Etesians) behind the mole, the swell can be uncomfortable.
The small port is protected by two moles. The north, curved mole initially extends to the northeast for approximately 80 m and then turns to the southeast for approximately 20 m.
Panagia Krina is located in central Chios, close to Vavyli village. It was built in the 12th century.
Emborios is lovely little natural cove on the SE coast of Chios. It provides good shelter from the meltemi, but because it is so small it can be difficult to find a suitable spot to anchor, especially at weekends in July/August.
Mesta is a famous traditional medieval settlement on the south western part of Chios island. It was built during the Genoese domination.
In Chios visitors may try the traditional ouzo and tsipouro. The famous masticha of Chios is used in the production of ouzo and tsipouro providing a unique flavor.
Agios Giannis is a beautiful beach, with small pebbles and crystal waters at the village of Kalimassia. The northern part of the beach is known as Aghia Fotia and the southern part of the beach is called Agios Giannis, named after the small chapel of Saint John near the beach.
Vokaria is the heaven of Nenita (20 km south of town). A settlement with a small number of houses and taverns offering fresh seafood.
Salagonas bay is located at the southwest part of Chios, about 6 klm from Pyrgi (at the road to Olympi). It is a wonderful beach with thick sand and pebbles.
Merikounta is located at the SW part of the island, near Mesta village. It is a beautiful beach with thick sand and very small pebbles that spreads out to become one with the deep, crystal waters.
Megas Limnionas is located 9 Km south of the town of Chios, near to Thymiana village and its among the most well-known beaches of Chios, with sand and very small pebbles excellent for relaxing sunbathing. Being a touristic center, Megas Limnionas has many hotels, apartments, studios, restaurants, taverns offering fresh seafood as well as cafes and bars.
Agia Dynami is a beach completely unspoilt, named after the chapel that is near the bay. It is located close to Salagonas bay.
Avlonia is located at the South part of the island, near Mesta village (about 5 Km in the south). It is a beautiful beach with thick sand and very small pebbles that spreads out to become one with the deep, crystal waters.
Gridia beach is located 2Km south of Nenita, at the southeastern part of the island. It is a beach with small pebbles.
Karfas is located 7 Km south of the town of Chios and is among the most well-known and loveliest beaches of Chios, with a fine sand suitable for beach games and relaxing sunbathing. Being a tourist center, Karfas has many hotels, apartments, studios, restaurants, taverns offering fresh seafood as well as cafes and bars.
Karynta (6 Km south of Pyrgi, on the road to Olympoi) is a small pebbled beach completely unspoilt, even the road to the beach is more suitable for a 4x4 than an ordinary vehicle. But the crystal waters of the beach will definitely make your visit unforgettable.
Kato Fana (6 Km south of Pyrgi, on the road to Olympoi) is a beautiful sandy beach. The area of Kato Fana is of great archaeological interest.
Komi is located 4 Km outside the village of Kalamoti and is among the loveliest beaches of Chios, with a fine sand suitable for beach games and relaxing sunbathing. The area has many hotels, apartments, rooms to let, restaurants, taverns offering fresh seafood, and bars for evening outings.
Kontari is located 3 Km south of the city, near the airport. It is a beach with thick sand and very small pebbles that spreads out to become one with the crystal waters.
Lithi is a bay at the southwest part of the island, with a fine sand suitable for beach games and relaxing sunbathing. The area has restaurants and taverns offering fresh seafood.
Mavra Volia (5 Km. from Pyrgi) is a beach with small black pebbles, cause of the eruption of a volcano on the Prehistoric Area.
Olympi cave is 35 km away from Chios town and 5 km away from Olympi village. It is located 100 meters above sea level and its maximum depth is 55 meters.