Chios is an island in the North Aegean Sea that retains its unchanged beauty. It is renowned for its mastic and is home to about 20 famous mastic villages in southern Chios, along with its medieval settlements, beautiful beaches, and fertile plains.
Belonging to the Northeastern Aegean Islands, Chios is located south of Lesvos and north of Ikaria. It is the fifth-largest island in Greece, seamlessly blending modern and traditional lifestyles. Chios is an island of wild, unexplored beauty, featuring impressive landscapes.
The island’s fertile soil and Mediterranean climate favour the production of various products, the most famous being mastic. This unique substance is used to create a variety of items, including liqueurs, ouzo, brioche, ice cream, caramels, perfumes, and cosmetics. In addition to its signature mastic, visitors can also enjoy a range of traditional Chian dishes and delicacies, such as:
- Kopanisti: A salty, spicy cheese made from cow’s or sheep’s milk.
- Mastelo: A soft cow’s cheese.
- Chian olives.
- Chian Malathropita: Fennel pie.
- Sphongato: A traditional omelette.
- Pumpkin pie or Tambouropita.
- Aubergine pie.
Chios offers a delightful culinary experience alongside its breathtaking scenery.
– Chian mandarins
– mamoulia (Chian biscuits)
