Chios

Local nameΧίος
LocationGreece

Chios is the fifth largest Greek island, situated in the northern Aegean Sea, and the tenth largest island in the overall Mediterranean Sea. The island is separated from Turkey by the Chios Strait. Chios is notable for its exports of mastic gum and its nickname is "the Mastic Island". Tourist attractions include its medieval villages and the 11th-century monastery of Nea Moni, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Administratively, the island forms a separate municipality within the Chios regional unit, which is part of the North Aegean region. The principal town of the island and seat of the municipality is Chios. Locals refer to Chios town as Chora.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chios

Coordinates 38°24'6.531" N 26°0'59.476" E

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Chios & Oinousses Island: Private Sail with Cruiser Yacht

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