Kardamyla

Kardamyla ( _el. Καρδάμυλα) is a municipality in the island and prefecture of Chios, Greece. It is located in the northeastern corner of the island, opposite the island community of Oinousses to the east. It has a land area of 182.480 km², the second-largest area (after Mastichochoria) in Chios. It has a population of 2,921 as of 2001. Kardamyla (pop. 776), the municipal seat, 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 Mytiline (Lesvos) 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. The largest town in the municipality is Mármaron (pop. 1,045).

Tourism

Sights in the village include "The V", a large white V painted on the cliffs facing the village. It was created after World War II to celebrate the "V"ictory of the Allies, and is kept painted white every year since. Kardamylitians are proud of it and many take on the challenge of cliff-climbing to it.