Experience the Unique Charm and Mastiha Magic of Chios

From the Greek Islands, you may heard of Santorini, Mykonos, or Kos but if there is one little-known magical island in this country, this is Chios! Chios is not famous for the high-volume bars, beach clubs, or crazy nightlife but one & only Mastiha resign.

Did you know that, Mastiha of Chios is a PDO (Protected Destination of Origin) product? Considering that UNESCO included traditional mastic farming in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, in 2014, emphasis is placed on the timelessness and sustainability of this Chios’ product.

With this experiential tour, you will be a part of the cultivation process and live the magic of the mastiha tree and its unique products.

LIVE THE UNIQUE MASTIHA CULTIVATION EXPERIENCE

Live the experience as a local mastiha producer. Start early on the route to the mastiha field, use the right equipment, and cultivate the mastiha trees. Kneel under the ''Skinos'' trees, smell, taste, touch the white treasure, and follow the instructions of the experienced mastiha grower to carry out the right cultivation. Learn everything about mastiha and try products made from it on your coffee break. Pyrgi IS ONE OF THE BEST-PRESERVED “MASTICHOHORI” (MASTIHA VILLAGES) OF CHIOS. It is a medieval village, known as the "painted village" on account of the decoration of the houses. This mostly consists of black and white decorative motifs in different shapes. Pyrgi is one of the biggest villages in Chios, located in the south part of the island, 25 km south of the center. It is the traditional seat of the Mastic Villages, a group of villages where the residents engage in mastic agriculture. These villages have been added in the representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO.  Walking through the narrow alleys of the village of Pyrgi you will “travel back” to a different era as the atmosphere of this village inhabited by such hospitable people, is engaging.

VISIT THE MASTIC MUSEUM ACCOMPANIED BY A DISTINGUISHED TOURIST GUIDE.

The Chios Mastic Museum is located in Mastichochoria, a group of medieval villages in South Chios, and aims to highlight the history of mastic production, growing and processing, which incorporates into the cultural landscape of Chios. Considering that UNESCO includes traditional mastic farming in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, in 2014, emphasis is placed on the timelessness and sustainability of this Chios product. Using the available tools of the museum (multimedia applications, documentaries, mock-ups, actual machines in operation), you will fully understand the entire tour by our distinguished guide.

Swim at The volcanic beach "Mavra Volia"

One of the most famous beaches in all of Greece, an impressive natural phenomenon that attracts visitors from every corner of the world, is located in the southern part of beautiful Chios, about 30 kilometers away from the town of the island and just a few minutes from the picturesque village of Emporios. A small, traditional fishing village that adds even more charm to the location as you taste the delicious seafood delicacies. A landscape of rare, mysterious beauty that was formed due to the eruption of the now inactive volcano Psaronas, an event that archaeologists are unable to determine accurately in time. Nevertheless, the effect remains vivid to this day.