Port Khios (Chios) - General Info
Description:
Chios, in the northern Aegean Sea, is a relatively high, barren, rocky island with only the NW coast having pine forests.
Its close proximity to Turkey means that Limin Khiou (Port Chios) is a useful clearance port. This is, however, a large ferry port and busy town, so likely not a place you will want to linger.
The largest village in the NW part of the island, Volissos, is claimed to be one of the possible birthplaces of the famous poet Homer. The old town inside the Byzantine castle walls is a maze of narrow streets and churches with a restored hammam.
Entrance Notes and Cautions:
Limin Khiou (Port Khios) often has an uncomfortable, lumpy swell in the approaches to the harbor (and in the Khios channel) due to the prevailing northerlies blowing against a north-flowing current. When there is a sustained north wind, the southern end of the port is rolly and uncomfortable, with white caps within the harbour a possibility. Ferry wash can make conditions uncomfortable in this harbor. There is also a lot of rubbish in the water here and sewers emptying directly into the harbour.
Khios Marina closed for construction/re-development at the start of 2025.
Position:
38°22.16’N, 26°08.69’E (harbor entrance)
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While it is true that shelter is excellent in the unfinished “marina”, entering and leaving is not for the faint-hearted. The channel is very narrow, you are probably beam-on, and if you get it wrong, you are literally “on the rocks”.
Beware! Despite that, we spent three very happy days there in 2017. Do go and hire a car when you get there.
Limnia (Volissos port) Position 38°28.01’N, 25°55.15’E. New small marina is being in final stages of construction on the S/E quay of the port (immediately to the right of the entrance).
Pedestals with electricity (free as of now) and water (need to call for opening). Mooring lines. depths around 2-3m along the quay.
Call Yannis at +306936 775 999 for assistance or alternatively ask Vivi of the Barouzo restaurant on the opposite quay to help (+30 6946 980 591)
Reported by MY LeeZe who visited in July 2016:
“Municipal Marina” daily fee this year for a boat up to 15 meters is 170 € /yr times length + Vat all divided by 365 days.
“Municipal Marina” daily fee this year for a boat up to 16 meters is 200 € /yr times length + Vat all divided by 365 days
Cats pay more.
Electricity is 0.30 cents per Kw and 3 € per ton, VAT included.