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38°24′N 26°01′E

COORDINATES

842 km²

AREA

213 kms.

COAST LENGTH

51.390

POPULATION

(+) 22710

TELEPHONE CODE

82100

POSTAL CODE

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HELIPORT

GMT +2:00

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Chios (town)

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CHIOS

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Chios

Chios (Greek: Χίος), probably the birthplace of Homer, is an island in the Central Aegean Sea and the fifth largest in Greece. The island is very close to the Asia Minor coast, only 3.5 nautical miles from cape Pounta to Erythrea Inland in Cesme. The Regional Unit of Chios includes the islands of Chios, Psara, Antipsara and Oinousses. Administratively, it is divided into three municipalities: Chios, Psara and Oinousses. The largest of these is the municipality of Chios, which occupies the entire island and is the largest municipality of the island. The main local products are mastic, citrus fruits, olive oil, figs and wine. Chios mastic is a unique product. Apart from the local agricultural products, Chios is famous for its maritime tradition. A lot of Chiots work in the Merchant Navy sector whereas some of the most important Greek shipping companies have been founded by families that come from the island. The town of Chios, called “Chora” by the locals, is the capital of the island. Ιs the largest town of the island, the administrative, cultural, educational and commercial centre, as well as its most important port.

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MARINA

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CAMPING

Yes

BUSLINE

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Weather Annually Report

On coasts and islands of central and southern Greece, where the climate is Mediterranean, winter is mild and quite rainy, while summers are sunny and hot.

On the islands, during winter the wind often blows; precipitation often occurs at night and in the early morning. On the islands, snowfalls are rare, and generally occur only in the northern ones, during the most intense cold spells.

Spring is pleasant and sunny in most of Greece. The days with some rainfall become less and less frequent. In summer, in the Aegean Sea the Meltemi, a northerly wind typical of the warmest months (July and August), often blows, and even if the sky is clear.

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Upcoming Events

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  • 05 May 2023

    The feast of Agia Irini

  • 08 May 2023

    The Feast of Agios Ioannis the Theologian

  • 05 Jun 2023

    The Feast of Ascension

  • 24 Jun 2023

    The feast of Ai Gianni