None of us knows where we are going to winter this year so we are entertaining all possibilities.
As well as seeing other parts of the island we thought we could visit some possible locations for a winter layup.
Our 1st stop was a boatyard just 9 km or so north of Chios town. It gets a good right up and personal recommendation and we were lucky to arrive when a boat was going back in the water by trolley all very capable looking.
The price is incredibly cheap for us euros 100 a month plus euros 300 for both in and out the water, slightly more for Nicolas euros 130 per month. The only problem is that it is a yard with no facilities and no shops, tavernas anything near it.
We met the new co owner’s manager and it turns out it’s the same guy who’s doing up the marina that wants to develop this yard too! The manager says the prices should be about the same as they are not in it for profit – just to benefit the island and its inhabitants.
From there we headed north to the port of Kardamyla for a morning coffee
followed by a drive around the north of the island
to Port Volissos
and ending up in Volissos village higher up for lunch.
Afternoon was the drive back down the west coast where we saw some spectacular beaches and then finally back to Chios town harbour
and finally the castle for, yes you guessed, aperitifs before dinner.
Beautiful pictures and oh so quiet. Looks like you were the only ones on the island.x
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