The wealth of Chios, since Roman times, comes from mastiha, a leaking rubber mastic from logs and is used for the manufacture of dozens of products, from chewing gum to liquor, drugs perfumes, paints and wax.
The Genoese, and business have always intended, after the conquest of the island in early 1300, they founded a trading company, the Maona , the exploitation of this resource. And the criteria by which, seven centuries ago, was organized this company were so good and effective, that Maona still exists and has a monopoly of the cement that is produced in the villages of the south island Pirgi, Olympia, sad again today well-preserved medieval in their structure.
Chios A tradition says that Homer was born here and taught leaning against a stone, now the subject of the visit. History also tells us that for two years, Christopher Columbus lived here before imagining his travels to the west looking east.
The Genoese family of the Giustiniani had for two hundred years the rule on the island, contributing decisively to the economic development in all areas of business. One of their descendants has published a history of the island for those who want to learn more.
the first crew arrives and Fair Wind takes over the islands of the sea touching Inoussa north east to the west of Chios and Psara.
From Psara, where we pay account the saltiest restaurant of the summer (it is eaten, but the landlord has really exaggerated) the route takes us west to Skyros.
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