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Chios |
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Chios
is a popular summer resort among the Greeks, but it does not have too many
foreign tourists. As a consequence, you get a taste of real Greece here, and
if you decide to explore the island on your own, you'll find some amazing
little villages and beaches that seem totally untouched. According to some, this is where Homer was born and lived sometime around the 8th century BC. Of course, there are many more islands that claim the same, and since we don't even know if he was an actual person, the speculating is a bit in vain. The name of
the island may come from the Greek word for snow, chioni, since the island's
patron god Poseidon was born under snowfall. There is a
stone on the island called Homer's
stone (Petra Omirou), where the poet sat and worked according to those that
believe he was from here. On Chios you can enjoy various watersports. To really appreciate the island, you should try to explore the island a bit, since it has some really nice places not to be missed. The most popular beach is probably Karfas, but there are also well developed beaches around Chios town. For more peace and quiet, you can go to the beach Kato Fana, for example, but it is also a good idea to try to find your own place by renting a vehicle and drive around. Most bars and discos are in Chios town and Karfas. The nightlife is quite well developed, and you can enjoy all sorts of music and styles. There are many nice places in Chios town as well as in the villages. A special kind of blue cheese is made on the island called "kopanisti" and then there is of course various sweets made out of mastic. You'll find various souvenirs of the island, but it is recommended that you take some mastic with you home. You can also buy ceramics and local wine. There are buses and taxis on the island, as well as several car rentals. It is a very good idea to rent a vehicle here since the island is very interesting and worth exploring. Most people choose to fly to Athens and then to take a flight to Chios, or take the ferries to Chios. The island also has boat connections with islands like Lesbos, Kos and Rhodes, as well as with Thessaloniki on the mainland. |
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