Trips Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

No search results found for
“”

Make sure words are spelled correctly.

Try searching for a travel destination.

Places near me Random place

Popular Destinations

  • Paris
  • London
  • New York
  • Berlin
  • Rome
  • Los Angeles
Trips Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Sign In Join
All Greece Chios

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Chios

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Chios, Greece

Updated December 10, 2020

Email
Attractions
Map
Leaderboards
Hotel Deals

Unusual Attractions in Chios

Chios Rocket War.

Chios, Greece

Chios Rocket War

Two churches shoot bottle rockets at each others' bell towers in an unusual Easter celebration.
The welcome gates

Chios, Greece

Lovokomeio Leper Colony

An ambiguous ambience emanates from this centuries old leprosy quarantine.

Chios, Greece

Nea Moni

This 11th-century Greek monastery has renowned mosaics and relics of a brutal past.
Are we missing something unusual?
Add it!

Pirgi, Greece

Pyrgi

This medieval "painted village" is famous for its geometric facades.
12 miles from Chios
In partnership with KAYAK

Plan Your Trip

In partnership with GetYourGuide

Unforgettable Experiences Nearby

Explore Chios, Greece

Sacred Spaces 2

Chios Leaderboard

Places Added

  1. Mordy
    1
  2. SamM
    1
Join the Ranks!
Add an unusual place to Chios.

Places Edited

  1. Rachel
    2
  2. Leslie McIntyre
    1
  3. Mordy
    1
  4. SamM
    1
  5. Martin
    1
Join the Ranks!
Improve the Atlas with edits and photos.

Places Visited

  1. michaelpatronas
    3
  2. Markella
    3
  3. Wombatinho
    2
  4. steventagle
    2
  5. kellyflamos
    2
Join the Ranks!
Visit a place in Chios.

Recent Chios Activity

  • hathor2413

    has been to Lovokomeio Leper Colony

  • Wulfbane

    wants to go to Lovokomeio Leper Colony

  • hayleymictoria

    wants to go to Lovokomeio Leper Colony

  • hayleymictoria

    wants to go to Chios Rocket War

  • klively497

    wants to go to Nea Moni

Become an Atlas Obscura Member

Join our community of curious explorers.

Learn More

Get Our Email Newsletter

Follow Us

Facebook YouTube TikTok Instagram Pinterest RSS Feed

Get the app

Download the App
Download on the Apple App Store Get it on Google Play
  • All Places
  • Latest Places
  • Most Popular
  • Places to Eat
  • Random
  • Nearby
  • Add a Place
  • Stories
  • Food & Drink
  • Itineraries
  • Lists
  • Video
  • Podcast
  • Newsletters
  • All Trips
  • Family Trip
  • Food & Drink
  • History & Culture
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • FAQ
  • Membership
  • Feedback & Ideas
  • Community Guidelines
  • Product Blog
  • Unique Gifts
  • Work With Us
  • About
  • FAQ
  • Advertise With Us
  • Advertising Guidelines
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use
Atlas Obscura

© 2025 Atlas Obscura. All Rights Reserved.