A characteristic symbol of Vrontados is the statue of "Afanis Naftis" (Lost Sailor), which is the work of the sculptor Thanassis Apartis. It stands by the seashore, off the main street, in front of the Town Hall.
Comfortable houses, many of which are quite luxurious, owned by wealthy sea-captains, with well-kept gardens and orchards separating one from the other, form the leafy picture of the area. In one of the many picturesque bays of Vrontados is the beach "Ormos Lo", well equipped for the use of bathers.
Vrontados holds the headquarters of the Municipality of Omiroupolis, which is a relatively new Municipality, after the joining of the older one of Vrontados with the communities of Karies, Anavatos, Avgonima, Lagada, Sikiada and Sidirounda.
A little further off the "Ormos Lo" beach is the attractive shore of Daskalopetra. The local name "Vrissi Passa" (Pasha' s spring) was given to this area, because of a spring of fresh water, which still exists there and which belonged to some Pasha (Governor) of the island. Here, the tradition says, the blind Homer was abandoned by the sailors who brought him back from Erythrea. A little to the east of "Vrissi Passa" is Daskalopetra (Teacher' s Stone). People call it "Daskalio" while the European literary people, who visited the area, call it "Homer's Stone". It' s a big rock, flat on top, with traces of holy sculptures around it. Local tradition says that this rock was used as a teacher's desk by Homer, who recited his poems to local leople.
After "Vrissi Passa" the road continues uphill along the shores of high cliffs. On the way, to the right, upon a smooth area with an excellent view of Vrontados, the area around, and the shores of the Middle East, stands the tomb of Yannis Psicharis, who was an excellent literary figure (1854-1929). Rhymes and epigrams can be read on his tombstone.

A little further north there is the monastery of Myrsinidi (of Myrtidiotissa Virgin Mary) which is built on a smooth slope over the sea.On the way we can admire the small bays of Miligas and Agios Ioannis Tholos, where there is a shipyard for small ships and boats. Next comes the bay of Pantoukios, a small village of cottages, mainly used in summer.

Higher, over Pantoukios, is Sykiada a small village, mainly inhabited by seamen' s families, with both modern and older houses, some of the latter built of stone, heavy structures, simple in their materials, characteristic of a living without any unnecessary luxuries. The village derived its name from the many fig-trees (sykies), which grew abundantly in the area at some time.

Here, too, there are many modern comfortable houses, apart from the old, traditional ones. The village is built by the seashore. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful villages of Chios. In the area we can see some old wind - mills, quite well-kept despite their age.
Between Sykiada and Lagada there is a small village, Kidiada, deserted since 1949. It was used by the members of the National Resistance during the German occupation, as a hiding place and the base for their numerous attacks.A monument has been erected there, in their honour.
On the west of Lagada, on the side of a low hill, is a small village named Agrelopos. On the north, the road forks out to the side of the hill, over Lagada, and reaches Yyvari, a small but deep bay that includes a small island, called Tavros (Bull). The name of Yyvari comes from the Latin "vivarium" (=fish farm). From here, one can reach Delfini (Dolphin), an area of historical interest mainly, which has been mentioned by Thoukidides as a natural port, occupied by the Athenians in 411 a. D., when the Chians defected from the common alliance. It was then fortified by Athenians in their wish to control the circulation of the enemy fleet through the narrow sea passage.The area derived its name probably from Dolphninan Apollo.
At a distance of 28 km north of the city of Chios is the small town of Kardamila. The first inhabited areas were Prinaritis, Perivolaki, and Parpanta. During the medieval times the small, village Spilia was built by the renaining hunted people of the destroyed city of Kila. Later inhabited areas are Marmaro, Rahi and Scardanas.
Ôhe local people were occupied with farming and cattle - breeding up to the end of the previous century, when they gradually turned to the sea. Many of the most important ship - owners of Greece were born here or came from this area, while, quite a large number of the local people are sailors. This, unfortunately, results sometimes in deep mourning of the village (just as with Vrontados, Lagada, Sykiada, Oinoussae all of which are mainly inhabited by seamens' families) after an occasional ship - wreck and the drowning of the sailors who lose their life to the profit of the big ship-owning companies.
A Cultural movement in Kardamila, the "Filoproodos Omilos Kardamilon" (the Club for the Cultural Progress and Development of Kardamila) was founded in 1979. Now the Club provides the people with a Library with a variety of books for them to borrow, a Photography Workshop, as well as teaching them the local dances and Traditions. A local folklore Collection is permanently exhibited at the Marmaro Square. To visit it contact the relative authorities on phone 0272-22933 every day or 0272-22132 during working hours.

Six kilometres after Kardamyla, the sea-side road reaches Nagos. It is a leafy area, with abundant springs of fresh water, a unique summer resort. Its name suggests the existence of an ancient temple (Naos), the remains of which were in fact found during excavations in 1921.

Nagos

A little further to the North, we can see Giossonas beach, taking its name (according to the locals) after Jason (Iasson). This beach, too, is perfect for swimming. Fresh water spring flow down from the nearby mountain, Pelineon.
The road goes on to the North, uphill, far up from the shore, which becomes a steep cliff in most places. After about 10 km from Kardamyla, we come to Amades, and, after 3 and 6 km, we come to Viki and Kambia respectively. All three villages are built on the sides of Pelineon and are famous for their excellent tasting cherries.

Pelinaio Mountain

Through Kambia one can explore Pelineon, the highest mountain in Chios (1297 m.). The next village is Fyta, with an old fort, built in 1516. After the next village Diefha, the road joins the Hora - Volissos road. A little furhter from this spot, in a secluded area, is Moundon Monastery.

It is a deserted ancient monastery in honour of Agios Ioannis Prodromos (Saint John the Baptist) that dates from the Byzantine times, but the oldest documents of the Church referring to it are of the 16th century.
The monastery was at its peak during the last century of the Turkish occupation, when it was considered to be one of the most important religious foundations of the island.
Another mountainous road, the one from Kardamila joins the Hora - Volissos one at about the 17th km. Along the road is Pitios, one of the most important villages.