Burning of Judas at Mesta - Limenas

Apothika is a beach completely unspoilt, even the road stops about 100 m. from the beach.

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.

Didimes (= the Twins) is located on the road from Limenas Meston to Elata, about 5 Km. from Mesta.

Limenas is located at the SW part of Chios, 4 Km. from Mesta.

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.

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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.

Trahilia (5 km. from Mesta) consists of two small bays.

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.

Mesta is a famous traditional medieval settlement on the south western part of Chios island. It was built during the Genoese domination.