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About Chios

Chios is the 5th largest of the Greek islands and is known for its mastic gum exports. The island experiences a Mediterranean climate with intense heat year-round. Summers are especially dry and hot. The island is a beautiful natural wonder. It has long and glorious beaches; the most preferred being Karfas Beach, Agia Fotia Beach, Bella Vista Beach, and Kontari Beach. Sights to see in the city include Kampos, Port of Chios, Nea Moni Monastery, Mesta village, Anavatos village, Chios Maritime Museum, Chios Byzantine Museum, and Olympi Village. Visiting these sights is the best way to explore Chios.

Due to the fact that it is a coastal town meals consist of mostly seafood dishes, which are presented in attractive and interesting ways and cooked using different methods. Greek appetizers and various fish dishes are very popular, as well as the local drink Suma. The most important events in Chios include the day of Agia Marina in July, Eve of Sotiros in August, and the Souma Festival in August.

The city offers a rich variety of activities for visitors, ensuring they have a great time. Chios has an amazing nightlife, with vibrant venues that stay open all night long. When it comes to shopping the island features a lot of souvenirs, offering a variety of handmade crafts. 

Transportation to Chios City Center from Airport

Chios Island National  Airport

The only means of transportation that you can use for travelling to Chios city center, which is located only 3 kilometers of Omiros Airport, is taxi. In addition, you can reach the city center in about 20-25 minutes by walking if you don’t have too much luggage. Since the distance is short, you can evaluate both alternatives.

Taxi

In order to benefit from the taxis, which are the only alternatives for travelling to Chios from Omiros Airport, you need to be prepared to pay approximately 16-20 Euro. The taxis which you can easily see when you go out of the terminal offer 24/7 service and most of them apply night tariff.

Weather in Chios

DayMin - Max
FridayMin 15ºC - Max 20ºC
SaturdayMin 9ºC - Max 20ºC
SundayMin 7ºC - Max 10ºC
MondayMin 8ºC - Max 11ºC
TuesdayMin 8ºC - Max 11ºC

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