Village / craft · Mastichochoria
Armolia
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Armolia adds a living craft dimension to the mastic villages through its established pottery tradition, with Apolichna Castle as a dramatic historic counterpoint.
Why go
Armolia adds a living craft dimension to the mastic villages through its established pottery tradition, with Apolichna Castle as a dramatic historic counterpoint.
At a glance
- Time needed
- 45–90 minutes plus castle.
The experience
Armolia brings a living craft tradition into the story of the Mastichochoria. The village is especially known for pottery, with workshops continuing a long association with ceramics, while the surrounding mastic landscape keeps the agricultural character of southern Chios close at hand. High above the area, Apolichna Castle adds a dramatic medieval landmark for those who want to continue exploring.
Look for
- 1Pottery-making techniques and forms.
- 2Village church details.
- 3The ridge of Apolichna Castle above the mastic landscape.
Practical information
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Map and directions
Sources & accuracy
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Photograph: supplied by the publisher
Sources S10, S03, S25. · Photography and rights