Destination
Chios

Nea Moni of Chios is one of the oldest monasteries in Greece, which dates back to the 11th century and is located in the center of the island. The construction of the monastery began in 1042 and was completed in 1055. By the 17th century, the monastery had about 800 monks and great economic power with vast land holdings. But after the destruction of Chios by the Ottomans in 1822, the monastery gradually lost its prestige and the population of the monks decreased. Today, Nea Moni of Chios is spread in a space of 17,000 sq.m. and hosts only 3 monks. The monastery is particularly famous for its frescoes, which date back many centuries and, since 1990, has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Chios Mastic is a traditional product that has been produced for many years exclusively on the island of Chios, in Mastic villages. Mastic is also known as the "tears of Chios", because of its droplet shape. During the Turkish occupation, the mastic was so valuable that sealing it was punishable by execution. Mastc was also a product that saved the lives of the inhabitants of Chios during the Massacre in 1822, as they gave it in exchange to the Sultan's harem. Today, the production of mastic is quite expensive, resulting in many imitations. But one is the mastic that will give you this characteristic aroma, taste and health benefits - and it is none other than the mastic of Chios!