Kardamyla

Kardamyla (Greek: Καρδάμυλα) is a municipality in the island and prefecture of Chios, Greece. It has a population of 2,921 as of 2001.

Kardamyla is a village of Chios which is located on the coast of a small bay. The homes, shops and plateia of the village are on one side of the bay facing Agios Markos and cliffs which are located on the opposite side of the bay. On clear days, the island of Lesbos can be seen in the distance beyond the bay enclosure. It is a short boat ride from the neighbouring island of Oinousses. Both Oinousses and Kardamyla are known as the home villages of Greek ship-owners.

Tourism

Sights in the village include "The V", a large white V painted on the cliffs facing the village. Origins and reason of existence are ambiguous. However, Kardamylitians are ruthlessly proud of it and many take on the challenge of cliff-climbing to it every year.

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