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CAVOS HOTEL Tel. + 30 22740 61140
KATO YALOS HOTEL Tel. + 30 22740 61178
PSARA HOTEL Tel. + 30 22740 61180 Fax + 30 22740 61358, 61195
RESTALIA HOTEL Tel. + 30 22740 61201, 61000

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Informations about Psara

admin — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:41:00 +0000

Psara island is connected daily by ferry boat with Chios port.

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
Port Authority of Psara + 30 22740 61336
Port Authority of Chios + 30 22710 44433
Post Office of Psara + 30 22740 61097
Health Center of Psara + 30 22740 61277

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Geographical & Historical Outline of Psara

admin — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:38:05 +0000

There is a group of small islands at the north-west of Chios, of which PSARA is the largest and the only inhabited. It has an area of 43 square kilometers and 45 kilometers of coastline. The only settlement is also called Psara.
The municipality also includes the small island of Antipsara.

HISTORY
The recent history of Psara island begins on the arrival of several families from Evia, Thessaly and Epirus. In ancient times the island was called Psira.
During Byzantine times the island was uninhabited.

Psara took part in the Greek War of Independence of 1821 and made a great contribution to the struggle for liberation. In June 21 1824 a tragic event occurred. The Turks disembarked on the island from the north and entered the town where the blowing up of the powder magazine took place on Paliokastro peninsula. The catastrophe of Psara was tragic for the Revolution and caused the death of several thousands people, locals and refugees. On 21 October 1912 the island was enslaved.

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Psara Island

admin — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:33:13 +0000

Psara is a small, historical island at the north-west of Chios with which is connected daily by boat.
The beautiful and traditional island is an excellent choice for quiet, peaceful holidays.

The only settlement, also called Psara, extends around the head of the bay of Limenas in the south of the island. Sights worth visiting are the house of Kanaris, who fought in the Greek War of Independence, Paleokastro (15th c.), the monastery of the Dormition of the Virgin to the north, and remains of Mycenaean tombs and the settlement at Archontiki.
Psara like Chios and Inousses has a strong seafaring tradition and built up an important naval power.

BEACHES
The island of Psara is unique for its wonderful beaches. All of them are virgin with crystal clear waters, ideals for swimming, sunbathing and relaxing.
One of the most known is Katsouni. It is situated near the settlement and attracts many visitors. It’s full of sand and shallow waters.
Agia Kiriaki is a small gulf near the beach of Katsouni, ideal for those who want to enjoy their privacy in a beach not far from the village.
Other fine beaches are Kato Gialos with pebbles, Lazareta the most beautiful sandy beach of Psara. It is located at the south side of the island, available for camping.
Lakka on the western side and the islets Nissopoula and Ai-Nikolaki can be visited by small boat.
Archontiki is located next to the beach of Lakka. A small peninsula separates the 2 beaches.
Limnos is located on the broader gulf of the port and has a big fine beach full of sand and fine pebble.

ACCOMMODATION – LOCAL PRODUCTS
On the island you can find small hotels, rooms to let, taverns where you can taste fresh fish and seafood, traditional cafes.
Don’t forget to taste the traditional cheeses “mizithra” and “kopanisti”. Psara produces also honey of fine quality.

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