Hidden in the surroundings, the "Mystras of the Aegean Sea, Anavatos is a well-preserved abandoned settlement. Its name indicates difficulty in climbing (i.e. an area not easily accessible). It is built amphitheatrically on the wild slopes for military reasons and can be accessed only from the north, just 16km away from Chora and 2-3 km from...
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The busts of eminent personalities, the statue of Konstantinos Kanaris, peacocks in specially designed areas, the playground, scattered greeneries and flowers compose the attractive scenery of the garden. In August, the annual exhibition of rural tourism takes place here and the visitors have the opportunity to see the various local products.
At approximately 7km from Chora, you will see Daskalopetra or Homer's Stone. According to tradition, this is the place where Homer used to sit and recite poetry. In fact, it is a large flattened ashlar. Northwest, you will see a cubic bethel, probably a bethel dedicated to Kyveli.
Nearby Daskalopetra, on a verdurous cliff is located the white marble tomb of the literary man Giannis Psiharis (1854-1929) overlooking the view. Even though he spent his whole life abroad, he had requested to be buried in "his" beautiful island, Chios.
Epos (at approximately 450m in altitude) hosts on its hill the city of Vrontados. Epos is a historical place, since the battle for the Chian liberation in 15/11/1912 and the bloody conflict with Zihni Bey took place on this mountain. In Flori, you will also the stone-built chapel of Agios Georgios with the picturesque blue windows. Last but not...