Feast of Saints Anargyroi at Karfás
Exploring Chios Sailing Holidays area
- Visit Site
- Date: 1 of July
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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.
Bella Vista is located 1 Km south of the city's center. It is a beach with thick sand and very 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.
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.
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.
The port of Chíos is the principal port of the island and it is formed at its eastern shores. It consists of the outer anchorage and the artificial port.
The Maritime Museum of Chios is located in the center of Chios town. It was donated by the ship owner Anastasios Pateras.
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.