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Lithi

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Practical info — Lithi

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🌤 Weather — 5 days

📍 Nearby

Sights nearby

💡 Tips

Stop on the hilly road leading down to the village for the best sunset views.
The shallow water is well-suited for families, but arrive early in August to secure an umbrella.
Parking right by the beach is limited; use the designated spots slightly further inland.
Visit on a weekday if possible to avoid the weekend crowds coming from Chios town.

🍽 Food

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Fresh Seafood

Try the Barbounia (red mullet) at the traditional tavernas located right on the waterfront.

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Mastiha-flavored Sweets

Enjoy local desserts flavored with mastic at the small cafes along the beach.

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Sun-dried Octopus

A classic meze. Look for the octopus hanging out to dry in front of the local fish restaurants.

🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots

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Mastiha Products

Pick up authentic Chios mastic products from the small shops in the village.

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Beach Essentials

The kiosks on the promenade offer everything from sun cream to small handmade souvenirs.

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Northern end of the beach

Walk away from the main cluster of sunbeds to find a quieter stretch of shoreline.

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The old village of Lithi

Walk up the hill to wander among the traditional stone houses away from the beach crowds.

Lithi, located beautifully in a natural bay on the west coast of the island of Chios, is a peaceful paradise for true beach lovers and foodies. The village is known far beyond its borders for the beautiful Lithiou Beach. This magnificent, fine-sand beach slopes gently into the crystal-clear, remarkably shallow waters of the Aegean Sea, making it particularly popular with families with young children and sun worshippers. The small, lively promenade along the beach is lined with pleasant, traditional tavernas that are extremely famous for their excellent fish dishes. The fresh catch of the day is delivered directly from the local fishing boats that anchor securely in the pretty, well-protected port of Lithi. The atmosphere here is a completely authentic Greek experience: deeply relaxed, incredibly hospitable, and completely removed from loud mass tourism. The central village itself is located slightly higher on the rugged slopes and features a truly sweeping view of the golden sunset over the sea. The surrounding landscape, dotted with pine forests and ancient olive groves, invites you to take leisurely walks. Lithi gives the first-rate combination of safe bathing, outstanding gastronomy, and idyllic island nature.