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The worldwide famous Chios’ mastic (CDO-controlled designation of origin) and all kinds of products based on it are your number one choice. You can also try citrus, tangerines, mastelo cheese, syrup sweets, ouzo, liqueurs, etc.

You can practice water sports, hiking, diving, sailing, cycling and also try eco-tourism at the famous mastichochoria, in order to experience firsthand the island’s culture.

The island’ s most famed and spectacular custom takes place on Holy Saturday night, when two “rival” parishes shoot thousands of rockets against each another, setting the night sky on fire.

Visit the well known neighboring Psara and Inouses islands.

Among the most important monuments of its kind in the Greek islands, this 11th c byzantine monastery is a UNESCO Word Heritage Site of great historic, architectural and religious value, famous for its marvelous mosaics.

An atmospheric, historic medieval village often cited as “the Mystras of the Aegean”.

Visit the top 3 of Chios’ famous Mastichochoria.

The island’s capital hosts a number of interesting museums, such as the Archaeological Museum, Byzantine Museum (a former mosque), Maritime Museum and the Argenti Museum (Philip Argenti’s collection of Chios’ folklore treasures) etc.