Chios

The port capital of the Greek island of Chios sits on the eastern coast facing the Turkish shore, with a walkable centre dense with cafés, restaurants, and historic churches running down to the waterfront. A medieval castle — locally called Kastro — stands on the northern side of the harbour, and ancient excavations have revealed a city already flourishing in the time of Herodotus, with a theatre and a harbour large enough for dozens of ships.

• Population23,953
• Nearest water from center1.0 km
• Nearest mountain from center3.4 km
• UNESCO within 50 km1