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Pirgi is famous for its “graffiti”,decorations on the houses,made by long forgotten artists,also by contemporary ones.
It would be a pity to miss out Emporios, a small ancient harbour and the 2 beaches of Mavra Volia or Mavros Gialos, with volcanic black pebbles and stones.In the neighbourhood of the Mastic-village Olimpi,you have to visit the dripstone cave, a particular experience.
Pirgi
Mesta, a particular Middle-Ages village! the houses are built like in the Middle-Ages, inside they' re renovated, generally they are very confortable, there are rooms, apartments and houses to rent. It is always exciting to find out of the labyrinth of lanes to reach the platia, the village square where everybody meets.Here are tavernas, an Internet-cafeteria, (more or less everywhere WIFI is available), for those who love to stay late, small bars.Not to forget , there are more tavernas and mini-markets hidden in the labyrinth of typical lanes.
Walking trough the small streets you past by Eris little shop, usely she is sitting at the loom,weawing carpets, shawls and sets which she offers, you may have a look inthe shop where you listen always beautiful music. Also there are some more art-shops, like Agnytha, Penelopi, Nefeli and very important, in Irini’s tourist-shop you can buy cards and stamps.
Mesta is one of the Mastic-villages, thank goodness, two years ago it was protected from the big fire.The Mastic-culture office is located at the platia, Vassilis and Roula give you good advises to the “ecotourism-activities”. They are local experts and can also arrange for accommodations in Mesta and other parts of Chios.
http://www.masticulture.com/english-homepage.php
Adresses for rooms to rent in Mesta :
Almiroudi Despina : 30 22710 76388, 30 693 874 4642 -
Karambela Despina : 30 22710 76065, 30 697 7353 451 - Koufaelis Michalis : 30 22710 31416, 30 693678 4791 - Maroukakis Dimitrios : 30 6938639537
Meni Maria: 30 6944163425, 30 6947347163 - Moustridis : 30 6972473406
Pipidis Dimitrios : 30 22710 76029, fb marinasloft
Outside of Mesta is Nikos Balatzos ceramic-atelier, he innovates a particulary style for his creations.Nikos had twice international exhibitions, some years ago in Napoliand recently in Luxembourg.
http://nikoskeramika.com/#/page/home/
Last but not least, Elias Likourinas ! Elias is an icon-painter (which is quite normal when you grow up in a world of churches, chapels and history ),you can admire his icons in many churches over the island.His workshop-gallery is situated in the same street, everybody who is interesting in art is welcome, by the way , also Elias is painting modern art and at order.
Limenas ,the harbour of Mesta is 4 km away from the village. Limenas is a natural harbour and nice bay,
surrounded by the inhabitants houses. Always there are some fisherboats lying in the sea,merchant ships can be seen.
At the entrance to Limenas a road is leading to the clear beaches offering a marvellous view on the northern mountains.There are two tavernas which offer fresh fishes and other tasty local dishes,for those who prefer taking their lunch or dinner sitting next to the sea.
Adresses for rooms to rent at Limenas :
Rooms to let : "Kyra Argyro" +30 6978739061 : http://www.kyraargyro.gr/ Papamichalakis:30 22710 76389
Irinis rooms : http://www.irinisrooms.gr/
