Chios
The port capital of the Greek island of Chios sits on the eastern coast facing the Turkish shore, with a walkable centre dense with cafés, restaurants, and historic churches running down to the waterfront. A medieval castle — locally called Kastro — stands on the northern side of the harbour, and ancient excavations have revealed a city already flourishing in the time of Herodotus, with a theatre and a harbour large enough for dozens of ships.
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- Population23,953
- Nearest water from center 1.0 km0.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.4 km2.1 mi
Chios: quick answers
Where is Chios?
Chios is in Χίος, Greece.
How do you get to Chios?
The nearest airport is Chios Island (JKH), about 8 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Chios?
The warmest month is August, averaging 25°C77°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 9°C48°F. The wettest month is December, with about 110 mm4.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Chios?
OpenStreetMap lists 8 museums, 18 restaurants, 39 cafés and 23 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Chios?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Nea Moni of Chios.