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.