The most significant chuch among the 365 of them on the island is Panagia Gremio tissa, built on the edge of a cliff in Chora’s highest spot, affording an amazing view of the open sea. Chora’s covered alleys is where the “Kounia”, an ancient local custom, takes place every year in the month of May, as follows: young men build swings for the young ladies who sit and rock themselves while listening to traditional love songs being sung to them in the form of a dialogue. Snow-white little houses, picturesque arcade-covered alleys (stiyadia), the twelve windmills, churches with arched belfries and light blue domes create a unique residential area. This is one of the finest examples of a traditional village built according to Cycladic architecture. It is built on a hillside, on the top of which there are ruins of a mediaeval castle.
Upon reaching the island, the view before you is enchanting: as pretty as a picture, Chora lies very close to the harbour in Ormos and greets the travellers who arrive on the island.
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