Castillo de Quíos
A medieval fortress of Byzantine and Genoese origin beside the town harbour. Inside its walls lies an old quarter of houses and narrow lanes.
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Chios: airports, things to do and where to stay
Chios is a large island in the eastern Aegean, famous for mastic, a resin grown only in the south of the island. It has fortified medieval villages, a monastery with Byzantine mosaics and a lively main town.
Chios airports
From the airport to central Chios
Chios Omiros airport is about 3 km from central Chios.
Taxi
Official taxi rank by the terminal. The ride to Chios town takes about 10 min depending on traffic.
Chios
Things to do in Chios
Nea Moni
An 11th-century Byzantine monastery in the hills inland, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its mosaics. It is still a place of worship.
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Mesta
A fortified medieval village in the south of the island, with narrow, interlocking, vaulted lanes. It is one of the best preserved on Chios.
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Pyrgi
A village in the south of the island whose facades are decorated with geometric black-and-white patterns in a technique called xysta. It lies in the mastic-growing area.
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Which airport serves Chios?
Chios is served by Chios Omiros (JKH).
How far is the airport from central Chios?
Chios Omiros airport is about 3 km from central Chios.
How do I get from the airport to central Chios?
From Chios Omiros airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Chios?
Highlights of Chios include Castillo de Quíos, Nea Moni, Mesta, and Pyrgi.
Photo credits
- Castillo de Quíos: Katsiaryna Naliuka, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Nea Moni: Mariolovre, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mesta: Mariolovre, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Pyrgi: Eva-tzi, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons