One of Greece’s largest and most unique islands, Chios is often called "myrovolos" - that is the fragrant island. It owes this to the delicate scents of the citrus blossoms and mastic tree teardrops that surround visitors strolling around the alleys of its charming towns and villages. Situated in the Northern Aegean Sea, this crescent moon shaped island is just a few miles off the Turkish coast. Boasting scenic medieval castle-towns, a coastline almost untouched by mass tourism and excellent home-style cooking, Chios remains a much rewarding off the beaten path getaway. Whether you are seeking for adventurous tours, a sublime cultural and culinary experience or simply a tranquil retreat for you and your loved ones, Chios offers it in all abundance.
In Greece, fried meatballs are called keftédes and usually include within the mix bread, onions and mint leaf. Our version has mastic inside, which gives the meatballs a unique flavor.
Mastic is the resin that comes from an evergreen tree found solely on the Greek island of Chios. Combine the unique aroma and flavor of masticha and the ice-cream we all love and you have a perfect desert.
Zagori is an area of great natural beauty and unique architecture in the Pindus Mountains in Epirus in Northwestern Greece. The area is of about 1.000 square kilometers and contains 46 villages. Zagoria villages is called by Greeks “Zagorochoria” meaning the villages behind the mountain.
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