Moundon Monastery
The monastery of Moundon is located in the village of Dievcha, in the northern part of Chios, next to Volissos. It honors the name of Saint John the Baptist. It was established in the 9th century and renovated by the monk Iakonos Lagadiotis in 1574.
Mount Pelineo
Temperatures steady decrease in Greece and it is already too cold for going swimming. For those of you who nevertheless prefer being active instead of sitting at home we can highly recommend a trip to Pelineo which is the highest mountain of Chios Island.
Myrsinidi Monastery
In the eastern part of Chios Island you can find a small coastern town named Vrontados (Βροντάδος). Maybe you know it, because of the famous Rocket War in Easter time or as the supposedly birth town of the well known poet Homer. Additionally you will know one special location of this town more today.
Nea Moni
Nea Moni (Νέα Μονη) means new monastery. It is located in the center of the island of Chios and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Old town of Chios city
If you are looking for a nice walk, try the old town of Chios city inside the castle. This castle was originally a fortress to keep the town safe from enemies.
Omiros (Homer) and Daskalopetra
It is time for a little piece of history about Chios Island and…what is better than talk about one of the most important writers in the history of humanity?
We are talking about Homer or in the Greek name: Omiros
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