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Melanios

Location

The little village Melanios is inhabited since ancient time. Melanios (=black) is named after the Black Crag are, where during the Slaughter of the Greek from the Turks in 1822 lots of people suffered. For their memory, a monument has been built there. Ruins of fortress have been found at Pyrgos Area and the new wind Park of the Public Electricity Company took the place of the old wind mills. From here you have a beautiful view especially for the sunset. Local festival on July 17th.

Nagos

Location

The area of Nagos is very close (five kilometres) to Kardamyla. Some of the most famous features which form the amazing landscape of the area are the running water springs, the high maple-trees, the dense vegetation and a wonderful beach with colorful small pebbles. There are many rooms to let and restaurants and that makes the area suitable for summer holidays too.

Pelinaio is the highest mountain of Chios and there the visitor can admire a number of picturesque villages, which are situated at the foot of the mountain.

Parparia

Location

The village of Parparia lies at a 300 meters of altitude at the west part of the mount Amani perimeter road, just after the village of Pirama and 13 km from Volissos.

In the village there are traditional cafenia (cafes) where food and local mezedes are served. Worth to visit is the area of Panagia Pagousena, on the top of the mountain where Parparia lies, where you will find the natural spring of Pagousena that produces a high quality water. The nearest beach to the village is Zanakounda, and there it is also the church of Agios Isidoros.

Pispilounta

Location

Pispilounta is a mountainous village located near the road of Spatounda - Potamia, which interconnects the two mountainous areas of Amani and Pelineo. Southeast of Pispilounta, at only 2 kilometers, stands the medieval settlement of Ta Markou ("buildings belonging to Markos"), abandoned after 1928. There are traces of a fortress, a tower, and the church of Panagia, which celebrates in August 15th. In the area there were found some archaeological findings from the classical Greek times, which are now exposed at the Archaeological Museum of Chios town.

Potamia

Location

Potamia is a new village built 9 kilometers from Volissos. Old Potamia, an ancient village with many oaks, spring waters, old buildings and remnants of windmills which lies in the junction of two rivers, is today a deserted village whose inhabitants moved to today's Potamia.

From the present location, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the village from the hill of Panagia Despina, and you can also try the local mezedes served in the small tavern of Nea Potamia. The area is also famous for its noteworthy Aeolian potential, which led to the installation of 11 wind generators to the Aeolian park of Potamia.

Pyrama

Location

In an altitude of 220 m, 4km. northwest of Volissos is located the village of Pyrama. The Venetian Tower near the square of the village, the spread chapels and the church of Aghios Ioannis Prodromos are worth to visit. The local Festival is on August 29th.

Pytios

Location

Pityos is located in the middle of the road connecting the highway Chios - Volissos (21st km) and the highway Chios - Kardamyla (20th km). This small village belongs to the Municipality of Kardamyla and it is mainly inhabited by cattle raisers and a few farmers.

The origin of its name is pitys ('pine' in ancient Greek), a proof of its antiquity. Besides, one of the names of Chios island during Antiquity was 'Pityousa' (meaning 'the one who has pines').

Pytios is built in a plateau of the mountainside of mount Oros, in a unique environment that combines the mountain and the plain. There is an old Byzantine tower, a windmill and a few churches. Apart from going for a walk around the village, you can also enjoy local meat and local mezedes at the tavern, and a renovated old stone edifice has just been turned into a hotel.

Trypes

Location

Trypes is a village built from stone. Not far from the village is the almost unknown cave "Kalogerotripa" . You will find a lot of chapels around the area. An old water mill stands near to the village. Visitors can swim at Ezousa beach and can enjoy the local festival on September 1st.

Viki

Location

The village of Viki lies 16 km east of Kambia and west of Kardamyla. It is built at the mountainside of Pelineo and has beautiful forests and a rich natural environment. Following the forested road that leads to the top of Pelineo, one can visit the lodge of the area, whose keys can be borrowed from the local authorities' office.