Location & Access
Pyrgi is located in southern Chios, about 25 km from Chios Town. It is one of the best stops on a south Chios route through the Mastichochoria.
South Chios • Mastic village
Pyrgi: The Painted Village of Chios
One of the most distinctive villages in Chios, famous for its black-and-white geometric xysta patterns and its strong medieval mastic-village character.
Village Character
The village is known as the painted village because of the xysta: black-and-white decorative geometric patterns that cover many house facades.
Local Tip
Walk slowly through the narrow streets and look up at the facades. Pyrgi is one of the most photogenic places in Chios, especially in soft afternoon light.
Why visit Pyrgi
Pyrgi is the largest medieval village in Chios and one of the island’s most memorable cultural stops. Its fortified layout, narrow lanes and decorated facades create a village scene that feels unique even among the famous mastic villages.
The xysta patterns are the main reason many visitors come here, but the real charm is in walking without rushing, discovering corners, arches, small squares and the everyday rhythm of the village.
How to combine Pyrgi
Mastic village route
Combine Pyrgi with Mesta, Olympoi and the Chios Mastic Museum for a complete southern Chios culture day.
Beach pairing
Pyrgi works well before or after Komi, Mavra Volia or Agia Dynami, depending on the mood and the wind.
Best for photos
Visit with enough time to explore the decorated streets and details, not just the central square.
Your Strategic Base
Starting from Voulamandis House in Kampos, Pyrgi is an easy and rewarding stop on a southern Chios day that can include villages, beaches and mastic culture. Stay with those who know best.
