Chios, the mastic island, Greece- Χίος

Chios is the fifth largest of the Greek islands with an area of 842.5 km2 (population: 51930 (2011)). It is located in the Aegean Sea, with a very small distance (about 7 km) from Anatolian coast (Turkey). The island of Chios remarkably combines history, culture and exceptional architecture (such as medieval villages, castles, etc) with nice beaches and local products. The mastic trees are the trademark of Chios and their product, mastic, is highly exported and constitutes a main source of income for many r