Village · Central / west
Avgonyma
Αυγώνυμα
Compact stone hill village whose western outlook combines medieval settlement character with one of Chios's strongest sunset panoramas.
Why go
Compact stone hill village whose western outlook combines medieval settlement character with one of Chios's strongest sunset panoramas.
At a glance
- Time needed
- 45–90 minutes.
- Best time
- Late afternoon through sunset.
- Accessibility
- Uneven historic paving; viewpoint route varies.
The experience
Avgonyma is a compact stone village perched high above western Chios, with narrow lanes, sturdy houses and a small square that feels wonderfully removed from the coast below. Its great reward comes late in the day, when the western horizon opens across the Aegean toward Psara and the stone takes on the warm light of sunset. It combines especially well with nearby Anavatos and Nea Moni.
Look for
- 1Compact stone houses.
- 2Lane details.
- 3Square.
- 4Westward Aegean/Psara views.
Practical information
Map and directions
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Sources & accuracy
Verified · 12 Aug 2026
Photograph: supplied by the publisher
Sources S19, S01. · Photography and rights