Welcome to Chios
Like most Greek islands, Chios really comes to life in summer – but unlike many of its neighbours, most of its summer visitors are Greeks from Athens and the mainland. This gives the island an authentically Greek flavour and ensures real Greek nightlife and some excellent Greek cooking. There’s plenty of sightseeing, and enough to keep any visitor happy for a full fortnight.
Facts
| Population | 55,000 |
| Currency | Euro. €1 = 100 cents |
| Opening hours | In summer, normally 8.00-12.00 and 16.00-20.00 daily for most shops. Government offices and businesses normally 08.00-12.00 and 16.00-20.00 Monday-Friday. |
| Emergency numbers | General emergencies: 100 Fire: 199 Health emergencies: 166 |
| Tourist information | Chios Tourist Office 18, Kanari str. 82 100 Chios +30 22710 44389 & 44343 |
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