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Volissos
Homer's village, under a Byzantine castle in the far north-west
The north · Chios
About Volissos
The main village of the north, built on a hill crowned by a Byzantine fortress, with stone houses tumbling down below it towards the sea. Tradition says Homer lived here, and the empty, beautiful coast around it has some of the best beaches on the island, Managros, Lefkathia and Limnos, with the fishing harbour of Limnia just below for grilled fish and boats to Psara.
Where to stay
Where you'll wake up in Volissos
Volissos
Watch the evening light on the hills above Volissos
Lithos Homes · Stone maisonettes · €€
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Three-star hotel
Volissos Holiday Homes
Volissos · The north
A three-star hotel of studios and apartments with kitchenettes and sea views, with a cafe bar for snacks and drinks.
Where to eat
Tables we love in Volissos
Village taverna
Fabrika
Volissos · The north
A taverna in a restored olive press in Volissos, with stone walls, a shaded terrace and homemade dishes from local produce.
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