Some excerpts from the website of Perleas Mansion that might be useful
You can travel to Chios island: By ship from Piraeus, Thessaloniki, Alexandroupolis, Kavala, Limnos, Mytilini, Samos, Kos, Rhodes, Please contact: NEL LINES
Tel: (+30) 210-4223185, 4115015. HELLENIC SEAWAYS
Tel: (+30)-22710-41047
www.hellenicseaways.gr. GA GERRIES
Tel: (+30) - 22710-41390. KANARIS
TOURS el: (+30)-22710-21463. SUNRISE
TOURS Tel: (+30)-22710-41390. By plane from Athens, Thessaloniki, Mytilini, Samos, Rhodes Contact with: OLYMPIC AIRWAYS
Tel :(+30) 210-9666666
www.olympic-airways.gr. AEGEAN AIRLINES
Tel : (+30)-210-9988300. When you arrive in Chios, either at the port or at the
airport you can reach Perleas Mansion following the next map:
ELINIKO PANORAMA Bimontly Magazine Issue 21 MAY - JUNE 2001 CHIOS - KAMPOS in Perleas farm here in Kampos Chios, the only sounds that you can hear is the singing of the birds and the murmur of the tree leaves. There are orange trees, tangerine trees and lemon trees all around us, filling the air with splendid aromas... Kampos welcomes us again, a mysterious and magical maze of tall walls and narrow lanes, with its old mansions and its own history In such a mansion is Perleas estate. KATHIMERINI Daily
newspaper Sunday, November 26 2000 Editor: Dinos Kiousis. CHIOS - EXTRAORDINARY HOTEL MANAGER ORGANIC PRODUCT CULTIVATOR Inside Kampos, there is one of the most ideal agrotourism units. Perleas is a renovated estate within a four-acre paradise
garden. Older, more beautiful, and with a cistern full of water lilies
Rooms are all spacious. And the whole harmoniously ties in to the environment. Aesthetically grand but simple, it is a very charming counterpoint that characterizes the whole estate. If you go to Chios, I recommend that you stay there at least one night. KATHIMERINI Daily
newspaper Sunday, March 18 2001 Editor: Evi Voutsina. CHIOS - HOSPITALITY WITH PURE NOBILITY Today I want to speak of Kampos and of Perleas, that filled my eyes and my heart with
beauty Kampos is neither village, nor town. Its organization is, I believe, a unique phenomenon in the whole of Greece The alleyways are like the stone sluices of a story-book town where you abandon yourself to the essences of orange blossoms It isn't possible to describe the
beauty of Perleas mansion, it's immense nobility However, I can say that the spoon sweets and the marmalades made there are exquisite. Greece is not only mousaka. There are people cultivate, cook and offer the real image of their land. F Monthly Magazine Issue 36 MAY 1999 Editor: Elli Bourbouri OLD TIME CHIOS -
ROOM WITH A VIEW A four-acre farming estate dating from 1640, flower
gardens, fruit trees, cisterns with water lilies As you close behind you the massive gate of Perleas Estate in Chios, you enter another dimension. A feast for the eyes. Orange, lemon and mandarin trees, olives and flowers. And then aromas burst in the air. You have never experienced so many fragrances before. They weave into the damp earth of the orchard making your head spin. DOVE Monthly Magazine JUNE 2002 NOBILTA DI CAMPAGNA I mercanti piu ricchi abitavano pero a Kambos, nelle le belle dimore in stile rinascimentale ligure, i muri decorati a fasce di pietra locale di colore diverso, i vialetti a mosaico, le vasche d'acqua e i pergolati, il pozzo azionato con l'argano e gli agrumeti: un vasto luogo di delizie. Tutta la fertile regione di Kambos, 7 chilometri dalla cittadina di Chios, dove sorgono queste splendide proprieta, possiede una grazia particolare per via delle recinzioni in pietra rossastra che le circondano. Oggi molti discendenti delle antiche famiglie non vivono piu qui e il commercio della masticha non rende come una volta; cosi, alcuni archontik sono diventati una via di mezzo fra albergo, agriturismo e residenza nobiliare di campagna per ospiti paganti. La palma del miglior archontiko spetta a Perleas Mansioni sette appartamenti distribuiti in tre differenti edifici, tra un giardino di agrumi, gelsomini, glicini e ibischi. Al mattino, colazione con frutta di campo, miele, yogurt serviti nella corte vicino alla grande ruota del pozzo; la sera, si puo prenotare una cena raffinata, nel
patio, sotto tigli secolari, illuminati da luci discrete, nel profumo intenso degli agrumi e delle rose, trascinato dal leggero vento di Chios
On the way to the Mastichochoria villages and just seven kilometers from the city of Chios, Perleas Estate, situated in the area of Cambos, combines in a unique way the rare
beauty of an old mansion with the liveliness of an exemplarily cultivated, four-acre land. Perleas Estate is a pioneer farm offering high quality holidays to nature lovers. The Estate, with its traditional hospitality extended against the backdrop of the unspoiled natural environment, provides an ideal setting for relaxation. Meals are carefully prepared with fresh vegetables gathered directly from Perlea's fields. Aesthetic appeal and simplicity form a ravishingly contrasting image that marks the pervading atmosphere of Perleas Estate, thus enchanting the visitor every single moment of his/her stay! At first sight, the Estate's premises seem to be keeping up with the distinctive lines of Genoan architecture. However, the use of local construction materials lends to the buildings their light softness which the whole Estate exudes. At Perleas, everything moves at a relaxed pace, everything seems to have been drawn from a distant, romantic past, inviting us to perceive life in a totally different manner. One feels as if having always been there... The discreet luxury of the unaffected daily routine has been a long-standing tradition, and at Perleas you can be part of it even just now! This luxury can be traced in every slight detail, guaranteeing that your stay will be an unforgettable experience... Stone, Earth, Light, Water. Those few but most valued earthly elements have been used by unique craftsmen since the 17th century. It was sheer craftsmanship that brought forward elaborate designs and ornate patterns. As the sun amuses itself playfully over the Estate with its precious rays reflecting upon the red stones, the tiny, artificial pond full of water lilies is bathed in striking colors, and the well with its wooden bucket-holder is waiting for you to quench your thirst. This interplay extends to the buildings as well. The three different residences are indeed pure works of art, and their seven
apartments can host at least 14 visitors. Scattered as they are across the Estate, they offer unique moments of complete relaxation, tranquility and even isolation from the outside world. At the
centre of the Estate, the tiled yard bids you welcome. Then, a stone-paved path initiates you to experience a magical peregrination through
gardens with flowers at full bloom and the big, trim orchard with the trunks of its fruit-trees freshly whitewashed. The owners of the Estate have received prizes for the planting of the trees - the oranges and tangerine trees stretch into complete alignment, thus creating a unique sight. Wherever your eyes may drift, at Perleas your gaze is constantly lost amidst that silent choreography of the trees... The distinctive odour of the citrus trees and the legendary jasmines of Chios pervade every
single room. Pieces of antiques, objects d' art and various creations by Perleas's owners add a most impressive touch to the interior of the
apartments. An old, cinematographic camera and a tandem, the kind of which is no longer being manufactured, set off the uniqueness of the place. But above all, the breathtaking view extends across every part of the Estate - the bal-conies overlook even the farm with the animals! Every single aspect is a constant reminder that Perleas is an island farm which combines the warmth and comfort of a home with cleanness and hospitality! The bounty and generosity of the place render clocks useless. The rejuvenating breaths magnify even the seconds of a minute, whilst the senses rejoice and derive pleasure from every single moment. At your request, the hostess will prepare traditional Greek dishes for
lunch or
dinner.
Breakfast combines sweet-smelling, fresh fruit, juices and the famous preserves of Chios. At Perleas, the
rooms have been recently refurbished to offer every modern facility, whilst the Estate is only 7 km from the city of Chios and 4 km from the seaside. For your convenience, please contact us on time. At Perleas Estate, the hosts will be glad to receive you either during the winter or summertime. It is guaranteed that your holidays will be most relaxing and worthwhile.
KAMBOS - CHIOS ISLAND. Kambos area is situated at the south part of Chios town, near the aiport, and it is 7 kilometers long and 2 kilometers wide. it's a plane surrounded by low hills with two main torrents and many small streams crossing its
gardens. It is divided in estates of 2,5 acre each, with a complex grid of narrow alleys surrounded by high stone walls. The main road connecting the town with the southern part of the island passes through Kampos area. By the surrounding hills one can see the green sea of orange, tangerine and citrus trees along with tufts of olive and linden trees. You can take a walk through the
quiet paths and admire the tall walls, made of local (thimianusiko) stone, surrounding houses and
gardens. Marvel at the grand gates and the beautiful buildings, see the tops of citrus trees or the giant pine trees reaching above the walls, listen to the song of the water flowing through the orchard and enjoy the incredible smells pouring out of it in spring! What you have only sensed becomes real only after the huge wooden gate has opened and suddenly in front of your eyes unfolds the
beauty of a tiled or pebbled yard with the towering perennial cypresses, umbrella pines, cedars and walnut trees. It is a comfortable open space for living or working, with a unique atmosphere, decorated by a wheel-well with its cistern and elaborate basins, the embossed designs and the low stone walls. And then you admire the orchard itself, thick and shady, often with beautiful tiled lanes and stone benches.