Agio Gala Cave
Exploring Chios Sailing Holidays area
At the middle entrance of the cave there is the chapel of Panagia Agiogalousaina, built in the 13th century. It is basically a group of three caves which are on top of one another.The lowest and largest cave includes a corridor 220 meters long with a labyrinthine and magnificent stalactite. The excavations revealed discoveries of great archaeological value dating back to the Neolithic period.
Scale: 1:60.000
Edition:March 2010
This map of Chios is the only GIS map of Chios made with data collected 100% through field survey.
Navigational Aids
The small port of Limiá comprises the port (skála) of the village of Volissós (400 residents). The village stands at the borders of a small hill, located in a distance of approximately 1.
The monastery of Agia Markella is located 6 km from Volissos village. The temple is surrounded by enormous plane trees.
It was built in 11th century and it is a great architectural and artistic treasure. It is located in a spectacular setting high in the mountains overlooking Chios town.
The winery is located at a slope over the settlement of Egrigoros, NW Chios, about 59 km from Chios town. In the wine-making facilities there is the hall Ariousia Chora”.
Metohi is located at the west part of chios, 2 km southwest of Siderounda village. It is a wonderful beach with thick sand and little pebbles.
Trahili beach is located at the western part of Chios, 5 klm northern of Lithi. It is a pure sandy beach with crystal waters.
Prastia is located at the NW part of the island, near Siderounda. The beach is also called Aghios Giannis because of the chapel of Saint John that is built in the area.
Agia Markella is an arrant seashore with what seems to be an endless length of pebbled beach that spreads out to become one with the deep, blue waters of the Aegean sea. There are taverns offering fresh seafood, in the area.
Elinta is a well sheltered bay at the west part of the island, near Anavatos. It is a wonderful beach with thick sand and clear waters, ideal for swimming and sunbathing.
Magemena is located at the NW part of the island, near Volissos, between Managros and Limnia beach. It is an organized beach with sand and deep, clear and crystal waters.
Limnos is located at the NW part of the island, near Volissos. There are taverns in the area serving fresh seafood.
Lefkathia is the most well known and crowed beach of northwestern Chios. It is located near Volissos, between Limnos and Limnia.