Chios
Chios is a region of Greece, an island in the Aegean Sea 8 km off the Turkish coasts. The population is about 54,000 (2019), with an area of 904 km².
About Chios
Chios is a region of Greece, an island in the Aegean Sea 8 km off the Turkish coasts.
The population is about 54,000 (2019), with an area of 904 km². Chios or Chora is a port and the island's chief town. The island is famous for its scenery and good climate. Its chief export is mastic but it also produces olives, figs, and wine. Its international fame is based on the size and quality of its shipping community.
Regional Unit Of Chios Department of Tourism, ☏ +30 22713-50514, +30 22713-50516, tourismos@chios.pvaigaiou.gov.gr. (updated Mar 2016) It is the fifth largest island in Greece with a coastline of 213 km. The island is very close to the coast of Asia Minor. The prefecture of Chios includes, beyond the island of Chios, the two smaller islands, Psara and Oinousses.