Cheap Car Rental Chios
Find imprints of history at the Coastline of Chios
With a coastline of 213 km long, Chios is one of the biggest islands in the North-East Aegean and the fifth largest of the Greek islands. It is still disputable whether Chios is the birthplace of the great ancient Greek poet Homer. But it is certain that the island has been through a lot of hardship over the centuries. You can find the imprints of history everywhere. Car rental in Chios is the ideal way to explore the island.
Cliffs Empire
The island lies eight kilometers from the Turkish coast, with large cliffs dropping down the amazing sandy beaches. Since antiquity it has the reputation of being in thriving prosperity. It's ideal to rent a car in Chios and drive around the big island in comfort. You can also use the ferry for a trip to
Turkey. The rental car in Chios can be taken along. Arrange car rental in Chios in advance at holidaycars.com, to ensure a great start of a carefree holiday.
Make use of car hire to visit Nea Moni
Nea Moni is the most important monastery of Chios, founded around 1050 by the Byzantine Emperor Konstantinos Monomachos. It has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is known for its mosaics, which is seen as a fine example of Macedonian Renaissance art in Greece. Located about 15 km from Chios town, you can easily get there by car hire. There is also plenty of parking near the monastery, allowing you enough time to admire the historical and architectural wonder.
Relax, or go adventuring while you rent a car in Chios Town
The capital of the island Chios Town is a modern and vibrant city. Upon arrival, your attention will be caught by the Kastro, the great Byzantine castle from the 13th century. The town boasts a number of museums worth visiting, including Archaeological Museum of Chios, Byzantine Museum of Chios, Palace of Giustiniani, Maritime Museum of Chios and Museum of Nea Moni. After spending some relaxing time in town, you can head north by making use of car hire, the rougher part of Chios with more adventures.
Pyrgi
Pyrgi is a town in the municipality of Mastichochoria, famous for its brightly colored houses and the mastic. The mastic is an expensive type of resin, which among other things is used for varnishing of paintings. Mastic is extracted from the barks of mastic trees. In July and August, the mastic resin will come out in liquid drops that look like tears. Car rental in Chios helps you visit the mastic villages at your own pace.
Mesta: see a medieval village and/or have a swim at it's secluded beaches
If you want to visit Mesta, the most remote and best preserved medieval villages in Chios, it is far preferable to use car rental. The west coast of the island is significantly quieter than the east coast. So you can take a scenic drive and enjoy a swim in one of these secluded beaches.
