Chios Sights and Day Trips
Nea Moni of Chios: Planning a Day Trip
Nea Moni of Chios is an 11th-century monastery in the island’s central highlands, about 12 km from Chios town. Here’s what to know about its history, access and visi…
Chios Sights and Day Trips
A walking itinerary links Chios Town’s castle, museums and neighbouring streets, while separate guides cover the Castle of Chios and the Maritime Museum. Use these practical notes to shape a day in town or plan an excursion to Nea Moni, with useful context before setting out from Castro Rooms Chios.
Chios Sights and Day Trips
Chios Town Neighbourhood Guide for Visitors
Chios town brings the island’s main port, historic streets and central landmarks together along its eastern coast. Use this guide to orient yourself and plan a walk…
Chios Sights and Day Trips
Chios Town One Day Itinerary: A Walking Route Through the Castle and Museums
A day in Chios town can pair the castle with one or two museum visits. Use this walking itinerary to choose your stops and check the seasonal details before setting out.
Chios Sights and Day Trips
Visiting the Chios Maritime Museum: What to Know
The Chios Maritime Museum traces the island’s maritime tradition through ship models, portraits and photographs. It sits in a historic town-centre mansion, about a 1…
Chios Sights and Day Trips
Castle of Chios: A Practical Visitor Guide
The Castle of Chios is an inhabited medieval fortified settlement on the northern side of Chios town’s harbor. Start at its main gate, Porta Maggiore, and follow the…