Tag: CHIOS island

Have you ever heard of Pasha Island? It’s one of the many hidden gems of Greece, where hundreds of islands and islets dot the coastline. Some are so obscure that they have their own stories, have few or no residents, or have been deserted. Most islands, islets, and rocky outcrops are in the Aegean Sea, and many are unfamiliar to most people. That’s the case with a small island near Chios Island with a curious name: Pasha! This island belongs to the island complex Oinousses group and has some very ...

There is a small, enchanting castle town in Greece whose labyrinthine form transforms winter travel into a medieval, slightly gothic fairy tale adventure. Chios Island and Mesta are waiting for you. Welcome! The medieval castle villages offer a unique and magical winter holiday experience. In Chios, the rich architecture of the city, with its neoclassical buildings and mansions, always makes it an interesting destination. While Mesta may be your ultimate destination, the journey there and your explorations within the city will reveal Byzantine churches, monasteries, and the solemn holiday atmosphere. ...

If you could look up at Chios, you'd notice some cylindrical towers at a distance from each other on much of its coastline. They'd definitely mention you in another era, but you might not exactly recognize their usefulness. These are the so-called ones that played a strategic role in the past few years. I don't know. Because these viglies that Chios has, as they are called, are medieval structures placed on coasts and capes with a basic purpose. Observation of the sea and early notification of residents in the event ...