Volissos is one of the oldest settlements on the island of Chios. It is located in the northwestern part of the island approximately 40 km from the capital. A small cozy town in the form of an amphitheatre down the scenic slopes of a hill top which offers stunning panoramic views of the island and the vast blue expanse of the Aegean sea.

The settlement existed here since time immemorial. According to one version in ancient Valisone was born, lived and created his masterpieces famous ancient Greek poet Homer. The higher the heyday Volissos reached in the Middle ages, becoming an important economic and cultural centre of the island. During this period, on top of a hill by the Byzantine General Belisarios was built the fortress is a massive structure in the shape of a trapezoid with six round towers, well preserved to our days. The fortress was located in several separate buildings, special tanks to collect water and the Church. There was also a tunnel leading from the fortress to the sea.

Volissos managed to retain the charming atmosphere of a medieval town. Narrow cobbled streets, restored old houses and new houses, designed in the same architectural style, Byzantine churches, watermills and windmills, picturesque surroundings and the hospitality of the locals attract growing numbers of tourists. In Valisone you will find a good selection of hotels and apartments, excellent restaurants and taverns, as well as all the necessary services.

Near Volissos (about 8 km) in the picturesque Bay and is one of the main shrines of Chios island - monastery of the Holy Marcelly (a native of the local area and the patron of the island). About 20 minutes ' walk from the temple, the place where it is believed, took his martyred Saint markella, you can see a small rock, from the crevices of which flows the warm clear water with healing properties. On July 22, the day of the Holy Marcelly a huge number of people (both locals and visitors to the island) gather here to honor her memory.

Just 2 km from Volissos it is an ancient port Limnia near which you can find many beautiful beaches, both sandy and pebbly (Lefkada, Managros, another amazing, Gonia, etc.). From Limnia you can also take a fascinating trip to the nearby island of Psara.