Mardi Gras at Volissos - Limia
Exploring Chios Sailing Holidays area
Dance performances. The people from Volissos are known for their dancing skills. The 'thioloi' is a local dance that is danced only on Halloween.
- Visit Site
- Date: Mardi Gras
Navigational Aids
Lefkathia is the most well known and crowed beach of northwestern Chios. It is located near Volissos, between Limnos and Limnia.
Limnos is located at the NW part of the island, near Volissos. There are taverns in the area serving fresh seafood.
Magemena is located at the NW part of the island, near Volissos, between Managros and Limnia beach. It is an organized beach with sand and deep, clear and crystal waters.
Managros is located at the NW part of the island, near Volissos. It is a wonderful beach with thick sand and deep, clear and crystal waters, ideal for swimming and sunbathing.
Metohi is located at the west part of chios, 2 km southwest of Siderounda village. It is a wonderful beach with thick sand and little pebbles.
Prastia is located at the NW part of the island, near Siderounda. The beach is also called Aghios Giannis because of the chapel of Saint John that is built in the area.
The small port of Limiá comprises the port (skála) of the village of Volissós (400 residents). The village stands at the borders of a small hill, located in a distance of approximately 1.