The Mediterranean comforts of sun, sand, and warm hospitality are to be uncovered everywhere you go. It’s morning coffee and freshly baked bread, the warm sand just a short stroll away down your own private path, the shade of ancient olive groves guiding your way. Each of these moments would be all it takes to fall deeply in love with the ever-alluring Greece.
read moreChios, the fragrant island of the eastern Aegean, is renowned for its mastic groves, medieval villages and quietly beautiful coastline, making it one of Greece’s most distinctive destinations, and our collection of luxury properties offers the perfect combination of privacy, comfort and authentic island character.
Luxury Chios villa life provides a freedom that hotels simply can’t match. Wake to the scent of citrus from the Kambos estates, take breakfast by your private pool, and spend the day wandering the geometric facades of Pyrgi, swimming in the black-pebbled bay of Mavra Volia or exploring the Byzantine lanes of Chios Town before returning to your secluded retreat. Whether it’s a family escape, a quiet getaway with friends or a slower kind of holiday for two, a villa offers space, comfort and the chance to experience Chios at the island’s own gentle pace.
Each Villa Collective property is handpicked for its location, style and comfort. From restored stone mansions in the Kambos citrus plain to modern villas overlooking the Aegean, our portfolio of luxury Chios villas ensures a truly memorable stay. A holiday on the island isn’t just about beaches and old stones, it’s about long evenings dining al fresco beneath bougainvillea, learning the story of mastic from the families who still harvest it, and soaking up the unhurried rhythm of one of the most authentic islands in Greece. With a luxury Chios villa as your base, you’ll have the perfect setting to make your holiday unforgettable.
Chios lies in the eastern Aegean, just a few miles off the Turkish coast, and is an island defined by mastic-scented hills, fortified medieval villages and a coastline that ranges from black volcanic pebbles to long sandy bays. Its cultural identity reflects centuries of Genoese, Byzantine and Ottoman influence, seen most vividly in the UNESCO-listed monastery of Nea Moni, the geometric facades of Pyrgi and the labyrinthine lanes of Mesta. Our carefully curated portfolio of luxury properties, from Kambos stone estates to coastal retreats above Karfas, offers the ideal setting for your villa holiday in Chios.
Airport: Chios Island National Airport (JKH) sits just south of Chios Town, around four kilometres from the capital.
Island Area: At 842 km², Chios is the fifth-largest Greek island, combining mastic groves, mountain villages and a long Aegean coastline.
Capital / Main Town: Chios Town (Chora) is the island’s lively capital and port, ringed by Byzantine walls and home to the Genoese castro, museums and waterfront tavernas.
Weather:
Spring (April-May): Sunny 17-23°C, ideal for walking the mastic villages and hillside trails.
Summer (June-August): Hot, dry days up to 31°C, perfect for beachside villas and poolside living.
Autumn (September-October): Warm 21-27°C with quieter beaches and the mastic harvest in full swing.
Winter (November-March): Mild 10-15°C with occasional rain and green hills.
Distances from Airport:
Food & Drink: Expect a distinctive island larder built around mastic (mastiha), used in liqueurs, sweets and savoury dishes, alongside Chian citrus, mandarins, fresh seafood and the famous local ouzo.
Flight Time from UK: Typically reached via Athens, with a short onward hop to Chios; total travel time of around five to six hours.
Time Zone: GMT+2, just two hours ahead of the UK.
Chios is famed for its varied coastline, offering something for every type of villa holiday. On the south coast, Mavra Volia is the island’s signature beach, a dramatic sweep of jet-black volcanic pebbles formed by an ancient eruption, with deep, sapphire-blue water perfect for long swims. Nearby Komi offers a longer, family-friendly sandy bay backed by relaxed tavernas, while Vroulidia tucks itself between sheer cliffs at the island’s southernmost tip. Closer to the airport, Karfas is the most organised beach on the island, with soft sand, shallow water and easy access from Chios Town. Agia Fotia, just south of the capital, is a quiet pebble cove ideal for an early-morning swim. Over on the west coast, Lithi is a long, sheltered sandy bay backed by fishing tavernas, a perfect day out for villa guests staying inland. Whether you’re seeking volcanic drama or tranquil shallows, the Chios coastline ensures a memorable villa holiday, blending natural beauty with comfort and convenience
Chios is packed with experiences for every visitor. Explore the UNESCO-listed mastic villages of the south, Pyrgi, with its extraordinary black-and-white geometric xysta facades; Mesta, a fortified medieval village of vaulted lanes and a single central church; and Olympi, with its watchtower and labyrinthine plan, all built to defend the precious mastic harvest. History lovers will want to spend a morning at Nea Moni, the eleventh-century Byzantine monastery hidden in the island’s mountainous interior, whose golden mosaics are among the finest in Greece. In Chios Town, wander the Byzantine walls and Genoese castro, visit the Justiniani and Byzantine museums, and lose an afternoon in the waterfront cafés. Don’t miss the citrus estates of Kambos, where high stone walls hide working orchards and grand Genoese mansions, or the abandoned cliff-top village of Anavatos, perched dramatically above the western valleys. A villa holiday in Chios allows you to experience all of this at your own pace, returning from a day of discovery
Map View
List