Discover the beautiful settlement of Psathi, the port of the island, with its well-kept houses and alleys and rest in one of its welcoming cafes. Heading to Chorio or the chora, you will see the impressive Retirement Home built by the island’s benefactor, Georgios Afentakis, uncle of 17-year-old Sophia Afentakis, also known as the "Sleeping Female Figure" of Chalepas.
Wander in the beautiful Chorio that feels like a movie set. The capital of the island consists of the settlements of Mesa and Exo Kastro, dating from the Middle Ages. In the small square inside the Castle you will find the church of the Nativity dating back to 1592, as well as the Folklore Museum.
Stroll around the small squares of Chorio, such as Theoskepasti, Giorgila's with the well or the square of Kampos with the old church of Agios Ioannis Chrysostomos and the playground. The largest square is that of the School, where you can enjoy beautiful vistas and the moonlight.
Visit the Archaeological Museum housed in a two-storey traditional residence opposite the Castle with findings from the ancient settlements and the impressive glass construction with one of the 22 burial ensembles that were revealed during excavations.
Discover the countless churches and chapels, including the imposing Metropolis of Panagia Odigitria with the beautiful icon of the Virgin Mary that dates back to the 15th century.
Hike to Xaplovouni, where Chorio is built and admire the characteristic windmills. From there you may enjoy a mesmerizing sunset and the view of the town. You can continue to the top of the hill, to the church of Pantokratoras, to enjoy the view and the sunset, and return to Chorio from the path in Myzithrou.
Leaving Chorio and heading to the north, you’ll find the old stone bridge in Pano Klima, from where you can better observe the hinterland with its particular geology. Southbound from Chorio, visit Goupa, a picturesque fishing village with boats kept in caves inside the cliffs, known as "syrmata" and the distinctive elephant-shaped rock. Shortly after you will see the beautiful fishing harbour of Saint Nikolas and the anchorage of Saint Minas, with the old loading dock for minerals. You will find old mines and loading docks in other parts of the island. The most impressive landscape one the island has formed near the cape of Agios Georgios in Prassa, with thermal spas and the caves of the Mediterranean monk seal Monachus Monachus.
Heading inland, visit the ruins of the acropolis in Paliokastro and of course admire the landmark of the island, Skiadi, the huge mushroom-shaped rock consisting of dozens of different types of petrifications. On the way there, you will see the ampourdektis (rainwater cistern) in Xivri, just before the church of Agioi Anargyroi while if you continue your afternoon hike through the cobbled path and olive groves, you will reach Mavrospilia, where you shall enjoy the magnificent landscape and a stunning sunset. In the same area you will find Ellinika, where you will have the unique opportunity to see the ancient city of the island submerged in shallow waters. On the beach you will see the necropolis with ancient Mycenaean - Hellenistic tombs carved into the rock. Also impressive are the ash-gray volcanic rocks in the area of " Geronikola t’ Apsila", to the north of the island.