Oinousses Islands
The small island of OINOUSSA, between Chios and the Turkish coast, is the largest island and the only one inhabited of the group known as the Oinousses.
It has an area of 14 square kilometers and there are daily boat services to Chios, 9 nautical miles away.
The other uninhabited islets of the group are: Panagia, Vatos, Pontikonisi, Avloni, Archontonisso, and Prasonisia. Inoussa is the ideal place for quiet and peaceful holidays.
The small picturesque town, also called Oinoussa, is on the south coast of the island. It has fine stone houses, several interesting churches and a Nautical Museum with relics of the island’s naval tradition.
Oinousses Islands
In front of the harbour stands the bronze statue of the mermaid, that the locals call “Mother of Oinoussa”.
In the center of the town is the church of Agios Nikolaos, the patron saint of the island.
At 10 minute distance from the village you will see the notable Monastery of the Annuciation.
In Oinoussa there are small hotels, rooms to let, taverns, cafes and many pleasant beaches.
The virgin beaches of the island are sandy or pebbled and have crystal clear waters.
The most famous are: Zepaga, Kastro, Farkero, Bilali and Hatziali.
LOCAL PRODUCTS
In Oinousses is produced the famous local wine.
In the small taverns of the island you can taste delicious local recipes as the famous boureklikia and of course fresh fish and all kinds of seafood.
