To Petroni

Chios


Ultimate rural getaway in a traditional house resembling a castle tower, with vaulted ceilings and Gothic windows in well-appointed rooms. Breakfast (€6) is served in the garden. The village taverna is nearby, and the popular Lithi Beach is a short drive away.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Chios attractions

1. Church of Agios Apostolos

4.84 MILES

Covered from floor to ceiling with exquisite crumbling frescoes, this tiny chapel off the main square in Pyrgi is one of the most remarkable religious…

2. Churches of the Taxiarhes

5.48 MILES

There are two Churches of the Taxiarhes (Archangels) in Mesta. The older and smaller one dates from Byzantine times and features a magnificent 17th…

3. Chios Mastic Museum

5.66 MILES

Brave new architecture arrives in Chios in the form of this airy hilltop structure that casts a curious glance on mastic gardens and ancient stone houses…

4. Nea Moni

5.85 MILES

At the island’s centre, Nea Moni is a World Heritage–listed 11th-century Byzantine monastery. Once one of Greece’s richest monasteries, it attracted pre…

5. Citrus Memories Museum

6.39 MILES

This museum has attractive and well-signed historical displays of Kampos-area citrus, the Chian mandarin in particular. Also has a shaded courtyard cafe…

6. Anavatos

7.32 MILES

At the end of a silent stretch of road that branches off the main road near Avgonyma, this solemn site serves as a reminder of the island's brutal history…

7. Cave of Sykia Olymbi

7.49 MILES

This 150-million-year-old cavern was discovered accidentally in 1985. It's 57m deep and filled with multicoloured stalactites and other rock formations…

8. Archaeological Museum

8.37 MILES

Along with prehistoric and Archaic treasures from the excavations of the British School at Emporios, this collection includes impressive Neolithic and…