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Perfectly positioned in the center of the Mastichochoria, Patrika offers the ideal base to discover the living history, traditions, and landscapes of southern Chios. Amphitheatrically built on a hilltop, among mastic trees, this unspoiled medieval village invites you to explore the secrets of the island—past and present.

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Chios Island

In the sapphire cradle of the northeast Aegean lies Chios—wild and refined, secretive and storied. Birthplace of Homer, land of sacred mastic and maritime legends, this island has resisted time and trends. Here, ancient citrus groves breathe fragrance into the breeze, and the sea murmurs myths against pebbled shores.

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Chios Nature – A Living Tapestry of the Aegean

In the heart of the Aegean, Chios unfolds a rare and enchanting natural world—untouched, diverse, and deeply rooted in ancient rhythms. Here, amidst volcanic soil and sunlit stone, grows the legendary mastiha—

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Mastic tree

In the sunlit hills of southern Chios, where Koukougiavla Residences stand between sky and sea, grows a tree found nowhere else on Earth: the mastic tree. Its resin—known as mastiha, the "tears of Chios"—is a gift of nature and tradition, harvested by hand for centuries in the Mastichochoria..

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Sea/Beaches

From our privileged location at KOUKOUGIAVLA RESIDENCES, the legendary beaches of Chios unfold before you—over 90 dazzling shores to explore. From the volcanic black pebbles of Mavra Volia to the emerald waters of Agia Dynami, every beach is a new discovery, a new emotion.

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Architecture

Chios is a masterpiece where Byzantine grace, Genoese elegance, and Ottoman mystery meet. From the fortified mastic villages with their stone arches and castle-like streets, to the citrus-scented estates of Kambos and the intricate "ksista" of Pyrgi, every corner whispers stories of a rich and vibrant past.

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Taste

Let the flavours of Chios enchant you. From fragrant citrus groves and the legendary mastic, to sun-dried tomatoes, wild herbs, and soulful seafood—every dish tells a story of tradition, terroir, and time. Discover a rich gastronomy where East meets West in perfect harmony, and taste evolves into memory.

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Tradition

At Koukougiavla Residences, we invite you to explore an island where tradition is not a memory, but a way of life. In Chios, ancient customs, vibrant music, handcrafted costumes, and timeless festivities continue unspoiled by mass tourism. Celebrate the seasons, dance under the stars at village festivals, and witness centuries-old rituals that echo the bond between earth, sea, and soul.

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History

Chios is not just an island—it is a living tapestry of myth, memory, and power. Birthplace of Homer, mother of mastic, crossroads of empires. From the ancient stone of Daskalopetra where the poet once taught, to the haunting silence of Anavatos and the sacred splendor of Nea Moni, Chios wears its history like perfume—deep, rare, unforgettable

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