Kardamyla - a small picturesque town on the northeastern coast of the Greek island of Chios, about 28 km from the capital of the island of the same name. Kardamyla famous centuries-old maritime tradition and is home to many wealthy shipowners. To date Kardamile home to about 2,000 people and is the third largest town of the island.

Settlement exist and prosper here in ancient times. References to ancient "Kardamyli" is found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Thucydides famous. That Kardamyla, as we see it today, was built much later.

Today Kardamyla consists of two areas - Ano and Kato-Kardamyla Kardamyla, or Marmara. The older Ano Kardamyla, or so-called "upper city" is located at some distance from the sea, at the foot of a steep hill Gryan, on top of which is still preserved ruins of a medieval fortress. This location probably was chosen because it provides the relative safety of the local residents are actively hunted in the coastal waters of pirates. This part Kardamily more interesting from a historical and architectural point of view: for example, there is still preserved the narrow medieval streets with stone arcades and charming old houses.

Tourist same infrastructure (hotels, restaurants, shops, etc.), mainly concentrated in the Marmara, which is located around a convenient natural harbor is just 2 km away from the "upper city". Strolling through the cozy streets of Marmara, you can enjoy luxury in a lush greenery neoclassical mansions of local shipowners. On the waterfront is the symbol Kardamily - a statue of "the unknown sailor", created by the famous Greek sculptor Apartisom and along the coast towering old windmills.

Kardamyla is famous and many charming churches and chapels - Agia Nicholas Agia Lucas, Assumption of the Virgin, Agia Markel, Agia Paraskevi, Agia Marina, etc.

The neighborhood is famous for Kardamily stunning beauty of the scenery and beautiful beaches, among them special attention, certainly deserve the beaches of Vlychada, Nagos, Giosonas and Ambelos.