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| Inousses | ||
| region | North Aegean | |
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| Residents | 792 (2011) | |
| height | unknown | |
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Inousses is an archipelago in the North Aegean Islands in Greece.
background
The Inousses are a group of islands, most of which are uninhabited. The largest island and the only place in the municipality have the same name. The Inousses are located in the sound, which is only 17 kilometers wide, between the Greek island of Chios and the Turkish mainland. About 750 to 800 inhabitants live permanently on Inousses, in the summer months the population increases significantly. The island is the residence of several important Greek shipowning families. It is considered to be one of the richest communities in Greece. It is a destination for people who want to escape mass tourism and who place more value on typical local life.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport with connections to Athens is on Chios.
By boat
- Between Inousses and the city's port 17 kilometers southwest Chios a ferry runs regularly. Out of season it may be that you don't come and go from Chios on one day, but have to spend an overnight stay on the island.
- Day trips with excursion boats to Inousses are also offered from Chios.
mobility
Since the island is very small, you can walk almost everywhere, alternatively there is a taxi or you can take a moped on the ferry from Chios. Most of the paths outside the town are not paved and therefore unsuitable for rental cars.
Tourist Attractions
Inousses was not of particular importance in antiquity, so that archaeological sites and sites from this time are not available. The island has no real sights either. Tourism is mostly limited to day-trippers from the neighboring island of Chios. Package tourism is still unknown on Inousses, which is what makes it so attractive. The many bays are ideal for sailing boats.
- 1 Inousses city. Romantic harbor town.
- 1 Convent of the Annunciation (Ιερά Μονή Ευαγγελισμού της Θεοτόκου)
- 2 Kastro. Ruins of an old fortification.
- 3 Lookout point. with a wonderful view of the whole island.
- 4 Aspalathrokampos. very beautiful bay with a small fishing port.
- 5 Land's End. very beautiful bays at the NE end of the island with a view of the island of Pasas.
activities
- Swimming. There are a number of beautiful beaches, also in the vicinity. The lonely beaches in the northern part of the island are well suited for nudists.
- Island tour. If you have brought a vehicle from Chios that is also good for dirt roads, it is worth taking a tour of the island to the monastery and the beaches outside the village. The round trip is approx. 30 km.
- Boat tours. Boat tours with small boats to the more remote beaches or the uninhabited neighboring islands are offered at the harbor.
shop
Necessities for daily needs are available in town for everything beyond that you have to go to Chios.
kitchen
- 1 Restaurant - Cafe "Glaros". Nicely located restaurant with a great view.
- 2 Yacht Club Oinousses. Cafe with nice harbor views.
- 3 Patronissos. Restaurant located in the village.
- 4 Aignousiotiko. small restaurant above the church.
- 5 Palio Telonio. Restaurant located directly at the harbor.
nightlife
The very quiet nightlife takes place in the restaurants and cafes in town.
accommodation
There is no real hotel, only private rental of rooms and holiday apartments.
health
There is a pharmacy in town, but no hospital. In emergencies you have to go to Chios.
