The White Embrace

A soft bed of soil laid beneath the mastic trees, prepared to gently receive their precious tears

Kentos “The art of “ Embroidery”

Delicate incisions on the mastic tree , give rise to the precious tears, before the tree heals and prepares to give again.

The Tears of Chios

Precious drops of mastiha resin, flowing from the heart of the tree, nature’s rarest gift.

MASTIC TREE

The Tree of Secrets: Mastiha, Soul of Chios

Welcome to the land of the mastic tree — the timeless, aromatic miracle that grows only in one corner of the world: the southern villages of Chios. Here, where Koukougiavla Residences nestle between sky and sea, nature and culture have conspired for centuries to produce a resin so rare, so precious, it was once worth its weight in gold.

Mastiha — or the “tears of Chios” — is more than a product. It is a living ritual, a UNESCO-recognized heritage cultivated by hand in the sun-drenched Mastichochoria, where generations of growers have preserved a unique savoir-faire through time. From the iconic village of Pyrgi to our own Patrika, this sacred knowledge is passed down with devotion, season after season.

Here, you’ll experience not just the scent of the mastic trees carried on the breeze, but the heartbeat of a culture shaped by it. Witness the harvest, wander mastic groves, visit local workshops, and explore the acclaimed Chios Mastic Museum just minutes away. Taste it in sweets and liqueurs, discover its healing properties, and feel it in the essence of our place.

At Koukougiavla, you’re not just staying in the heart of Chios. You’re living the mastic story — where nature, tradition, and authenticity meet in a one-of-a-kind experience.

Golden Hour, Silent Tears
As the sun sets over the mastic villages, the tree releases its precious drops in harmony with the eternal rhythm of nature.