Water
Water is determining the life on the island. On the one hand it is surrounding Chios and is used for transportation, for making a living, or simply for multiple leisure activities. On the other hand. The rather dry and hot climate in summer in combination with the rocky sandy ground mean that drinking water can get scarce.
The statue of the unknown sailor reminds honours all the sailors and fishermen spending their days on the sea not always being sure if they will return home safely.
Although deep riverbeds still remind of once torrential rivers, Chios is now dry and the precious fresh water has been canalised. Drinking water is only available from the wells that are spread all over the island.
Living at the sea also means that the smell of fresh sea food often fills the air. If you prefer your fish, mussels or calamari fried, grilled, deep fried, or sun-dried like on the photo, you can be sure to find something according to your taste in one of the many restaurants at the sea.
