Koutsounades with Octopus or CuttlefishIngredients:Koutsounades, 1 onion, malathro (crustaceans), tomato juice, salt, pepper, octopus or cuttlefishDirections:We start off this dish by cleaning and thoroughly washing the koutsounades, chopping them up into small pieces and adding salt. Once absorbed well, go…

Tambouro Keftedes or DravoliaIngredientsTambouras, cheese, 1 onion, salt, pepper, flourDirectionsPeel the tambouras, chop them up into small pieces and bring to a boil, add a pinch of salt. After they thoroughly boil, place them in a strainer. At the same…

Steamed mussels with masticIngredients 1 kilogram mussels2 medium-sized onions, finely chopped2 cloves garlic2 sprigs celery, finely chopped1 medium-sized leek, finely chopped1 shot ouzo masticha1 ½ cups tea water1 teaspoonBlack pepper1 tablespoon brothOlive oil2 tablespoons dill, finely choppedDirectionsWash and thoroughly clean…

• Visit the mastic villages and wander through their diverse and vibrant gardens• Take in the wonder of the village castles of Chios, with their unique architecture and medieval aura and tradition• Swim in the deep-blue and aqua-green waters, which…

• The monastery at Nea Moni is one of the most significant monuments in Greece and Asia Minor• The tourist-revered caves and caverns at Olympi, near the castle-villages of Olympi and Ag. Galas• The Rock of Daskalopetra, near Omiroupoli• The…

• Bella Vista, near the island’s capital• Cosmopolitan Karfa and the nearby beaches Mega Limniona and Ag. Fotia• Popular Daskalopetra, a few km north of Chios city• Ormo of Lo and the sailing group/contingent• Beautiful beach of Glaron• Gulf of…

• Discover and explore the many castles that adorn the island• Cross the Kampion Gorge and go on nature walks and hikes, and engage in other Mother Nature experiences• Pay a visit to Kampo of Chiou, with its splendid orchards…

In Chios, there are many different areas of tourism for one to enjoy, including; spiritual and religious attractions (where each church, temple and monastery has its own story to share), and the castle-villages.• Nea Moni, located in the heart of…

• The well-known and famous masticha, which originates exclusively from Chios• Traditional “glyka koutalliou”• The Mastelo cheese• Ouzo unique to Chios and “souma” made from local, fresh figs• Dishes using local, traditional recipes, such as eggplant rice pilaf, goat in…