Car rental Chios, Greece

Car Rental Chios – Must Know

Be ready to drive on the right hand side of the road in Greece. The middle lane of a three lane highway is for passing. Double lines on roads indicate that overtaking is not permitted. Vehicles approaching an intersection on the right have the right of way. International Drivers License and European Union driver's licenses, are valid in Greece. You must be at least 21 years old to rent a car and have held your license for 1 year.

Attractions in Chios

Nea Moni

Nea Moni is the monastery which is probably the most important monument in Chios, built among pine trees in the valley of Mount Provatas. What is still preserved from the original parts is the Catholicon, the tower, the cistern, a part of the Refectory and the church of St. Luke located outside the wall next to the cemetery of the monastery. Nea Moni has been declared world heritage monument protected by UNESCO due to its significant historical and architectural value. Come to Nea Moni by your car rental vehicle to explore it.

Chios Castle

The Castle of Chios dominates on the north side of the town, where you can get comfortably by your car rental Chios. Its walls reach 200,000 meters and it was inhabited from the Hellenistic period until today. The castle was built in the 9th century to serve as the administrative center of Chios. Then it was restored and expanded. The castle is surrounded by a deep trench and in some towers symbols of power of the Genoese are built.

Aghio Galas

Aghio Galas is built at the northwestern part of Chios Island and you may come here easily using your car rental vehicle. Unique caves extend below the present village,the largest of which is about 200 meters. People settled in this cave during the Early Neolithic period and lived until circa 2700 BC.

Avgonima

Avgonima is a medieval settlement located in the center of the Chios island. Narrow alleys, the cube-shaped stone houses and cobbled square distinguish this spectacular village among the other. On the one side you can admire beautiful pine forest and the Aegean Sea on the other. Come here by your car rental Chios and enjoy romantic sunsets.