Despite being the fifth-largest island in Greece, Chios remains remarkably under the radar. It's roughly the same size as Lanzarote, but sees around 21,000 fewer overnight stays per km2.

Showtime112 When the Sky Turned Deadly: Mirage 2000 vs F‑16 Over Chios Posted: June 6, 2025 | Last updated: June 14, 2025 Greek and Turkish military aircraft often meet over the Aegean Sea. Most ...

But, there is one place that’s still very much a hidden gem. Located in the northern Aegean Sea, Chios is the fifth-largest Greek Island and the 10th largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.

While Lanzarote is a firm favourite among tourists, Chios averages 21,000 fewer overnight stays per sqkm, leaving its medieval villages, beaches and walking trails blissfully uncrowded.

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He achieved prominence due to his heroism in the Greek War of Independence. In 1822, the Turks massacred 25,000 people in Chios, burning and destroying the island of Chios for 15 days under the ...

Greek authorities have issued a high alert for wildfires across several regions today, as strong winds and soaring temperatures heighten the risk of fires, according to the General Secretariat for ...

Credit: Leeturtle/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 4.0 The North Aegean island group includes Thassos, Lesbos, Samos, Lemnos, Chios, Samothrace and Ikaria. They make up some of the largest islands in Greece ...