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Staying at a real 18^th century mansion is an experience one should not miss! It thrills your imagination while the unique warm-colored pink stone of Chios used for construction of incredible island villas (‘archontiko’) brings the scent of the past to you. That was the way the rich lived at that time and we recommend you to get a taste of such a 18^th century life style!

Our address: 

Mavrokordatiko Mansion

Hotel - Restaurant - Cafe - Bar
I. Mitaraki, Kambos, Chios island, Greece

Tel: +30 2271032900-1, 6944788508

Fax: +30 2271032902

Such unique mansions can be found only in one area of Chios – that is of Kambos (means “field”). The area used to be famous of “perivolia”, lush gardens full of citrus trees belonging to each separate mansion. They are surrounded by the walls of the same reddish stone of Chios. Those mansions with gardens were belonging to the those people of Chios who managed to make a fortune trading with Genovese in the 18^th century. Many of them were the Genovese “country houses”.

The citrus fruits of Chios have such a special flavor and taste that once you try them, you will never forget them.

At those time they were famous abroad and Chios made a great money sending them to Odessa (then belonging to Russia).

Kambos area lies at a short distance (about 10-15 min by car) from the capital and port of Chios while several nice beaches (among them one of the best Karfas beach with fine yellow sand and shallow waters) are in 10-15 min drive as well.

Staying at Kambos is a unique experience and a chance not only to breathe fresh air scented with oranges and lemons but also relaxing in a very quiet atmosphere, so noble and so intimate.

More than that, you can walk to the museum of citrus and buy local products carefully made from local fruits.

And here you’ll find Mavrokordatiko mansion. It impresses by its pink columns showing its best at the sunset. A yard with mosaic pebble floor and many 18^th century’s attributes will surprise you telling you a lot about its history under the personal guiding of the hotel director Mr. Dimitris. Aren’t you curious about peculiar details of the way of life at those times? Then come and ask, and live the history as close as you could never imagine.

The origin of the name "MAVROKORDATOS" is derived from the two great Byzantine families, the Mavrous and the Gordatous, which became Mavrogordatos and eventually Mavrokordatos. The family members settled in Chios around 1570 when they developed commercial and economic ties with the Genovese..

The Mavrokordatiko building was constructed in January, 1736. Since that time it was passed down to family members until 1938 when its last generation donated it to the Chios Municipality. Today it is used as a traditional guest house, restaurant and cafeteria.

Here, where the deep green of the orchard blends harmoniously with the reddish-beige of the stone, where natural beauty warmly embraces the traditional mansion of an earthly master, here the past meets the present.

Here you will find total tranquility as Mavrokordatiko offers only 9 first class rooms at your convenience.

Mansion facilities:

Restaurant-café * Breakfast room * Tables with chairs for your drinks or coffee under the shade of the trees in our yard with mosaic pebble floor

Room facilities:

 -Satellite TV,

- Mini bar,

- Radio,

- Spacious bathroom with window,

- Hairdryer,

- Telephone,

- Air-conditioning,

- Safe box,

- Fax,

- Wireless internet.