About us
Nestled within the stone-built walls of Patrika, one of the oldest medieval castle-villages of South Chios—dating back to 1050 AD—, Koukougiavla Mediaeval Residences invites you to experience a rare blend of authentic heritage, understated elegance, and timeless beauty.
“Our collection of historic residences, passed down through generations of the Sideraki family, has been lovingly restored—honoring their original essence while introducing a quiet sense of sophistication.
Stone by stone, wood by wood, noble materials blend with modern comforts, preserving the spirit of the past with taste and care.”
With breathtaking views to the Aegean Sea and the emerald mastic groves, each residence is a sanctuary of calm and style. Discover a hidden paradise untouched by mass tourism, where history whispers through every stone. Live the legacy. Taste the authentic. Stay enchanted.
The village Patrika
A Timeless Escape in the Stone Embrace of Patrika
Tucked into the evergreen hills of South Chios, the medieval village of Patrika stands still in time—a stone-built fortress of peace, authenticity, and rare beauty. Built amphitheatrically during the Genoese era, this mastichochori (mastic village) was part of a strategic network of castle-villages, designed to guard the island’s most precious gift: mastiha.
Within its ancient walls, where gates once stood to protect against pirates, the traditional harvest continues unchanged since antiquity. Its winding stone alleys, arched doorways, and ten quiet churches whisper stories from long ago.Untouched by mass tourism, Patrika is a sanctuary of calm and character.
By day, sip coffee beneath ancient arches—by night, gaze at galaxies in silence.
Staying here is more than a vacation—it’s a journey into history, authenticity, and the enduring spirit of Chios…
