Location & Access
Olympoi is located in southern Chios, about 31 km from Chios Town, and is an ideal stop on a Mastichochoria route.
South Chios • Medieval mastic village
Olympoi: A Fortified Mastic Village
A characteristic medieval mastic village in southern Chios, with defensive architecture, historic points of interest and a walking route toward Mesta.
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Why visit Olympoi?
A characteristic medieval mastic village in southern Chios, with defensive architecture, historic points of interest and a walking route toward Mesta.
- The fortified structure of the medieval settlement
- The Church of Agia Paraskevi and its historic details
- The Trapeza of Olympoi, connected with the medieval period
- Nearby Fana and Kato Fana
Village Character
The outer walls of the edge houses once worked like defensive walls, giving the village its fortified medieval character.
Local Tip
If you enjoy walking, consider the Olympoi–Mesta route. It is an easy trail through a rural landscape of mastic trees, olive trees and old terraces.
What makes Olympoi special?
Olympoi is a strong example of the defensive architecture of the mastic villages. It offers a quieter but historically rich village experience in the south of Chios.
The village also works well for travelers who want to combine cultural sightseeing with nature, especially through the easy walking route that connects Olympoi with Mesta.
How to combine Olympoi
Walk to Mesta
The Olympoi–Mesta trail is about 2.6 km and takes around one hour, crossing a typical southern Chios rural landscape.
Mastic villages route
Combine Olympoi with Pyrgi, Mesta and the Mastic Museum to understand the culture of the Mastichochoria.
Beach pairing
Olympoi can be combined with Agia Dynami, Mavra Volia or Salagona depending on your route.
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From Voulamandis House, Olympoi fits naturally into a southern Chios day with villages, mastic culture, trails and beaches. Stay with those who know best.
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