Island day trip · West of Chios
Psara
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A quiet island with an exceptional place in the history of the Greek War of Independence, combining memorial landscapes, harbour life and beaches.
Why go
A quiet island with an exceptional place in the history of the Greek War of Independence, combining memorial landscapes, harbour life and beaches.
At a glance
- Time needed
- Half day–full day depending ferry.
The experience
Psara has a quiet present and an exceptional place in the memory of the Greek War of Independence. Around the harbour and settlement, monuments and historic sites recall the island's dramatic 19th-century story, while the open landscape and beaches give the visit a calm, remote character today. A day trip works best when you leave time for both the history and the simple pleasure of being on a small Aegean island.
The story behind this place
Practical information
Check before you goDETAILED WAR NARRATIVE REQUIRES SPECIALIST HISTORICAL PASS
Map and directions
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