More Monasteries & Sacred Sites
Beyond the principal monasteries, Chios holds many smaller historic monastic foundations and sacred sites scattered across the island.
Why go
At a glance
- Time needed
- Varies; many are brief stops or exterior views.
- Accessibility
- Often rural or remote; verify road conditions and opening informally.
- Admission
- Contact the relevant parish or monastery in advance, or view from the exterior if entry is not possible.
The experience
The Metropolis of Chios lists numerous smaller male and female monastic foundations across the island. Notable examples include Taxiarchon at Nenita; Zoodochos Pigi Kourna at Karyes; Panagia Plakidiotissa at Kallimasia; Agia Matrona at Mesa Didyma; Panagia Episkepseos at Koini; the Dormition of the Virgin at Mesta; Agioi Anargyroi at Thymiana; Agios Georgios at Pyrgi; Agios Stefanos at Vrontados; Pera Panagia at Kardamyla; Agia Skepi at Chalkeios; Panagia Sikelia at Exo Didyma; Panagia Roukouni at Katarraktis; Agios Tryfon at Nenita; Zoodochos Pigi Vrettou at Armolia; and the Monastery of the Nativity of the Virgin at Elata. Most are working religious sites with limited or no formal visitor infrastructure, so access should be arranged respectfully and locally.
Look for
- 1Scattered rural monastic sites.
- 2Local chapels.
- 3Connections to villages.
Practical information
Visitor note
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Sources & accuracy
Photograph: Nea Moni, Central — shown while a photograph of this place is commissioned. Licensed for Chiopedia · Licensed — supplied by the publisher.
Sources Metropolis of Chios · Photography and rights