Emporios - a small coastal town on the southern coast of the island of Chios. It is located in a cozy picturesque bay about 30 km from the town of Chios and 5-6 km from one of the most interesting "mastic villages" Pyrgi, the harbor where he actually is.

The region has been inhabited since the Neolithic period (6000 BC) and is of great interest to archaeologists. Unique finds uncovered during excavations revealed that about 3000 BC a settlement that existed here was destroyed by fire, but quickly enough restored, and later became a major trading center of the Aegean Sea. At the end of the 2nd millennium the settlement was again destroyed by fire and abandoned.

Archaeological excavations at the hill of the prophet Elijah revealed a well-fortified ancient acropolis, built around the 9th century BC Up to now partially preserved walls of the Acropolis, the Megaron probably a former residence of a local ruler, and the ruins of the Temple of Athena. Outside the acropolis was discovered more than 50 houses, although it is possible there were many more. Unique artifacts found in Emporiose, today kept in the Archaeological Museum of Chios.

Today Emporios - a very popular resort with well-developed tourist infrastructure. Here you will find a good selection of excellent hotels and apartments, shops, markets, as well as plenty of good restaurants and taverns where you can relax and enjoy the excellent local cuisine.

Near Emporiosom it is one of the best beaches on the island of Chios - Mavro Will covered with black pebbles, formed as a result of a volcanic eruption Psarona. Fans of the sand and comfortable beach is to go to the beach of Komi, located 2 km from Emporiosa.