At just a stone’s throw away from the capital city’s downtown, lies the beautifully-maintained and bustling beach at Bella Vista. The deep sand and pebble beach at Bella Vista create an ideal place for outdoor beach activities, such as volleyball,…

If one travels roughly 7 km from the capital city of Chios, you’ll come across the cosmopolitan beach at Karfas, one of the most public-friendly beaches on the island. Karfas’ warm, shallow waters entice you to take a relaxing and…

The beach at Megas Limnionas is very close to the port of Chios and near Karfa as well. Her off-white pebble and heavy sand beach offer the best option for those who want to get away from the urban-feel of…

This pebble beach at Agia Fotia, as the local residents call it, owes its name to the nearby little church of Agia Fotini. This beach and area is approximately 11 km from the capital city of Chios, on the northeastern…

The historic village of Daskalopetra (in the Vrontado region, some 7 km from the capital city) has among its gems a small, yet beautiful beach. The sun’s rays will shimmer brightly off the white, pebble sand and the crystalline waters,…

As its name indicates, this small beach at Ormos Lo is located in a scenic area along the eastern shore of the island, around 5 km from the city and next to Daskalopetra. It is one of the most well-kept…

Set in a scenic cove, at a distance of 10 km from the city of Chios and near the village of Mersinidi, is the pretty and popular Seagull Beach. You’ll get here by following the road to Kardamila, and seeing…

Thimiana is 7 km away from the town of Chios. The village was previously called “Effimiana” that means famous place, a name which reminds us the famous stone of Thymiana that is quarried in the region. From this reddish stone…