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ChiosNorth Aegean island guide: villages, beaches & ferries
Home of mastic: medieval villages decorated with geometric patterns.
- Ferry
- From Piraeus 7–9h
- Villages
- 4
- Beaches
- 2
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Villages & towns
What to see
Beaches
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
Food
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From Piraeus 7–9h
Map
Common questions
How do I get to Chios?
From Piraeus 7–9h
Where should I stay on Chios?
Popular bases include Chios Town, Pyrgi, Mesta, Volissos. Pick based on the beaches and ferry port you want close by.
What are the best things to do on Chios?
Highlights include Nea Moni, Anavatos.
What are the best beaches on Chios?
Well-known beaches include Mavra Volia, Agia Dynami. On windy days, choose a beach on the side facing away from the wind.
Can ferries to Chios be cancelled because of wind?
Yes, it can happen. Strong north winds (the meltemi, mostly July and August) can delay or cancel sailings, smaller fast boats first. Check the wind forecast for your travel day and confirm with your ferry company or the port authority before leaving.
Which islands are near Chios?
Other islands in the North Aegean include Lesvos, Samos, Ikaria, Lemnos, Thassos. Check the island-hopping tool to see which ones have direct ferries.
Is Chios in the North Aegean?
Yes. Chios is part of the North Aegean island group in Greece.
Guides about Chios
Photos from Wikimedia Commons. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Lists are highlights, not every place on the island.