Winter day cruise from Chios

The Wines is a complex of islands in the north. Aegean and specifically very close to the NE. side of Chios It is far away 9 nm. from the city of Chios and 3 nm. from the seaside village of Lagkada Chios, NE. OR Oinoussa or Aignousa or Εγνούσσα is the largest and only island in the complex inhabited (826 residents, census 2011). The other islands are : Pateronisos, Pasha (or Virgin), Agios Panteleimon, Mouse Island, Virgin, Prasonissia, Gaidouroniso, Bramble, Archontonisos, Laimoudiko etc..

Wines : from the famous wine, produced by the island according to him 6^The century.

Aignousa : from the wicker bush or pure

• From 1999 with P.D.. the settlement "Mandraki" of Oinousses, with beautiful mansions, has been characterized as traditional with special building conditions.
• A place with a great naval tradition, with most Greek shipowners coming from Oinousses,there is a permanent presence in modern world shipping.
• The island has low hills, with higher it Butter (169 m.)

WINES - BEACHES - CRUISE DAY FROM CHIOS

If you select them Wines for a day trip from Chios, the best solution is from her port Lagkada Chios, where you can take a sea taxi and cross.

Sea taxis in addition to transport, they also organize private cruises on the beaches of Oinousses and the islets or they can also be rented privately.

Information :

–Taxi boat, Takis Lagos, with the "Panagia Myrtidiotissa», tel. : 22270 55298, 6979 049136 (24 hours, about 20;, with day or night ticket : 60 €).

–Taxi boat, Vogiatzis George, tel. : 6932 331529, 6932 346706,performs cruises to Oinousses and the islets, from Lagada, Chios, 24 hours.

–Taxi boat, Konstantinos Tiniakos, sea ​​routes Lagada Chios-Oinousses, with the "WIND», 24 hours a day, tel. 22710 55329, 6944 168104. With this particular ship there is the possibility for a daily cruise on the beaches of the island and in the surrounding islands (cost 60 €).

The most famous beaches of the island are :

• Zepagas Beach, the settlement, after the boat marina : Narrow in width, pebbly, a few umbrellas of the Municipality, and easy access from the settlement (suitable for a quick dip).

• Kakopetria, ND., near the village, after the Municipal Stadium : Stones, deep waters and access from the main road.
• Bilali Bay, after Kakopetria :Beautiful bay, filled with yachts and yachts, during summer. Bilali Beach is very popular, near the settlement, so all ages prefer it. Sandy with a few stones, organized with umbrellas and sunbeds, some shade trees and the Bilali Beach Bar (in the Great Bilal). Easy access from the main road.

• Bean Beach, ND., after Bilal : Beautiful beach in windless bay, which looks like a bean. Easy access from the main road
• Απηγανος or Castle , ND., after Fasoli beach : Long in length, sandy, with a small boat marina, which for many is considered the best beach on the island. The "Castle" was 1^th settlement of the island created by shepherds and farmers who came from the opposite direction, the Kardamyla of Chios. Easy access from the main road, 2 km from the village.
• Fokia Beach, D., Castle area : Long beach, sandy, with easy access from the main road
• Hatzali, D., after Fokia : great, Sandy beach, affected by northerners
• Tselepis beach, in D.. under the Monastery of the Annunciation
• Hochlakas beaches and Goat, B: isolated, with the north winds of August strongly affecting them. Access by boat only
• Seat, at the port : It is located just behind the pier, ideal for a quick bath
• Turkish beach, after the port and Kathisma beach
• Beach Agios Ioannis or Ag. John, in A. the chapel :Beautiful bay, has a small sandy beach
• Fourkerou Bay, in A. : isolated, with deep and crystal clear waters, in a bay that penetrates heavily into the mainland, reminds fjord (is about 25 km from the city)
• Aspalathrokampos beach, in A. : Port and beach where there are stones, with easy access from an asphalt road and view of the islet of Archontonisos
• Marble Beach, in A. : Quiet with a small harbor where you can moor your boat
• Aliki beach, A.: Quiet beach here where once there were salt flats

WINE -AXIOTHEATA

• Mermaid of Aignousa or Statue of Oinoussiotissa, to the port entrance : Bronze mermaid statue, with a crown holding a sailboat in his left hand, welcomes visitors, work of the sculptor Mary Papakonstantinou

• Statue of Mother Oinousses, at the port : The mother who shakes the handkerchief to the sailors who are leaving for long journeys, donated by Stefanos D.. Father
• Marine Museum (1965), at the port : Remarkable Museum, with paintings, collection with ship models (18^th c.), nautical instruments, books etc. (tel. : 22710 55182)
• Pasha Lighthouse, island of Pasha Oinousses : Stone-built with a round tower height 8,5 m. and focal height 75 m. Build it 1864 from the French Lighthouse Company, when the area was under Ottoman occupation. It joined the Greek Lighthouse Network 1915. During the Second World War. P. remained off, reopened it 1944 with an energy source oil, the 1970 functioned as an automatic acetylene torch and the 1995 turned into solar
• Monument to the Unseen Sailor, Maritime Square
• Church of St. Nicholas, Mandraki location, the Diocese of the island : Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of the Oinousses and protector of sailors everywhere. In the church you will see a piece of the Holy Relic of the Saint (transferred it 2001 from Sicily), interesting murals, and many naval battalions

• Oinousses Cultural Center, next to Ag. Nikolaos : There was 1^The school of the island (1906), but from 1994, after a donation from the "LEON LEMOS" Foundation, turned into a Spiritual Center, with meeting and event hall.
• Donations of the Foundation «Ioannis D.. Father», National Benefactor : THE Ioannis Diamantis Father (1898-1979), shipowner, He was born in Oinousses and was the eldest son of Diamantis and Kalliopi Pateras. He obtained the title "Great National Benefactor" and is considered one of the largest benefactors of the island.. The 1977, after his donation, created at the Athenian hospital "Annunciation», a new hospital wing for Greek sailors, known as the “I.D.. FATHER », https://paterasfoundation.gr .

The donations of the Foundation, in Oinousses there were many, such as :

• Oinousses Schools "Diamond & Kalliopis Pateras ”It was built 1951, the 1954 turned into Naval High School and today it works as High school, High School and ΕΠΑΛ Oinousses
• Merchant Navy Academy - School of Masters (1965). The old one Boarding school of the Naval High School, the 1965 turned into Merchant Marine Academy. The 1958 added chapel of the Three Hierarchs.
• Standard Student School of Oinousses (1972)
• Monastery of the Annunciation, D., in Tselepi Bay : built in 1965 by Panagos and Katigo Pateras, as a curse for their daughter Irene. Katigo Laimou-Patera, daughter of a shipping family, was the 1^or Abbess of the Monastery, named Maria Myrtidiotissa, Nun Pilgrim, until her death, At the age 93 years.
• Tselepi Bay : Tselepi Oinousses Bay is believed to have been the site, opposite Chios, in which the saint Paul before his arrival in Samos (Bible, Acts of the Apostles, ch. 20,15)
• Greek Oinousses Flag : It was designed on the hill, in length 1,5 ha. and to 55 days, by the inhabitants of the island
• Church of St George (1750) : It was the first church of the Oinousses, destroyed by its earthquake 1949 and was restored after a donation

FESTIVAL - EVENTS

• Celebration of the Apostle Paul, 29 June, Maritime Square
• Cultural Summer

Events with the participation of the Department of Traditional Dances of the Municipality of Oinousses "I SINA", and the Choir of the Municipality etc.

• "Memory of Asia Minor", 14 September : The 1914 and 1922, refugees from Asia Minor settled on the island. Various events are held in their memory, as well as a memorial prayer in the church of Ag. Nicholas, on the day of the Cross
• Agios Nikolaos Festival, 6 December : With the participation of the Navy, of the Coast Guard and the Army. Litany is performed and a wreath is thrown into the sea, for naughty sailors, who never returned.

WINE- ACCOMMODATION

There are not many accommodations or large hotel units on the island. You will find mainly rooms for rent and apartments.

Indicatively we mention the following :

• Navigator, hotel, tel. : 22710 55475
• OINOYSSES STUDIOS, tel. : 22710 55255, 22710 55690, 6946 286791,
• PETRINA, tel. : 22710 55615, 22710 55141, 6936 824992
• serenity, tel. : 22710 55355, 6942408279
• BALATZIAS, rooms, tel. : 697 993 2181
• BENARDIS, rooms, tel. : 22710 55374, 6949 693478
• TO MANSION, rooms, tel. : 6973546454, 6947 814720
• Alcaeus Studios, tel. : 22710 51343, 6946 2255575
• Costas Leontis, Studios, tel. : 22710 55370, 6944 677882
• Katsianou Varvara, apartments 2 Room, double rooms with kitchen, tel. : 22710 55660, 6945 659592

WINE- FOOD

• Gull, brown – restaurant with fresh fish, meat etc., on the sea, with a nice view of the islet of Pateronisos, tel. : 22710 55553
• The Old Customs, café-restaurant, tel. : 22710 55338
• Eleni Pateronisos Restaurant, coffee, pizza, seafood, Greek cuisine, tel. : 22710 55586
• Cafe- Restaurant Pateronisos, Pericles, café-restaurant, tel. : 22710 55311
• Nautical Club of Oinousses, coffee, crepes, pizza etc., on the sea with a nice view of the boat marina, tel. : 22710 55596
• Stone Brown, brown, drink, tel. : 22710 55550
• Aignosiotiko, tavern, tel. : 6971 663746

WINEHYSSES- ACCESS TO PIRAEUS - CHIOS - TURKEY

• CHIOS-CENTRAL LIMANI

From central port of Chios to central port of Oinousses, located in the NE. Chios, There is a daily ferry connection with the local ship Oinousses, Ε / Γ-Ο / Γ «WIN III» (duration 1 time).

Itineraries : Wines – Chios, 6:45 a.m. or 7:30 a.m. and Chios – Wines, 1 pm. or 2 pm. (the hours vary depending on the season).

Information about the itineraries : Society «Friends of Oinousses», tel. : 22710 55208, 210 6856155

• CHIOS – LAGGADA CHIOU, NE.

The fishing village Lagada Chios, It is 16 km from the city of Chios, and is the closest access point to Wines.

From here all the sea taxis that run the route Chios-Oinousses start, for transport or day cruise on the beaches and islands of Oinousses.

Lagada is 25 minutes away by taxi from the city of Chios, at about cost 30 €.

Information on sea taxis (operate 24 hours) :

• Taxi boat, Takis Lagos, with the "Panagia Myrtidiotissa», tel. : 22270 55298, 6979 049136, for transport or cruise to Oinousses and the islands (travel time 15-20 '', price 60 €, day and night)
• Taxi boat, Vogiatzis George, tel. : 6932 331529, 6932 346706, transport or cruise to Oinousses
• Taxi boat, Konstantinos Tiniakos, sea ​​routes Lagada Chios-Oinousses, ship "WIND», tel. : 22710 55329, 6944 168104

You can also arrange a private transfer or excursion to Oinousses, by one of the sea taxis, after consultation with the captain for the hours they serve you.

• PIRAEUS – WINE

Itinerary : Piraeus-Psara-Oinousses-Chios-Mytilene (Lesvos), (6,5 hours), with the "Samos Island», the company's Hellenic Seaways, https://hellenicseaways.gr

• TURKEY – CHIOS

The Wines they are just away 4 nm. from the shores of Turkey, and the city Cesme (Çesme). There are often itineraries Çesme – Chios and vice versa, with ships of Turkish companies Ertürk Lines or Turyol (duration 20'-30 ', depending on the ship, 4 times a week).

Information :

• Turyol Cesme Ferries Chios : Musalla, Atadağ Cd., Cesme / Izmir, Turkey, tel. : +90 232 7121808 (price approximately 20 €)
• Erturk Lines : Musalla, 1016. Sk. No:6-7, Cesme / Izmir, Turkey, tel. : +90 232 7126768 and Neoreion 27, port of Chios Greece, tel. : 2271 888015 (transport and cars, 20’), erturk.gr
• Sunrise Tours, Chios, Kanari 28 or Ave.. Aegean 10, tel. : 22710 41390, 22710 55512, for tickets and excursions from Chios to Oinousses and Turkey
• ATHENS - CHIOS AIRPORT

By air with direct flight, Athens-Chios, and vice versa, with Olympic Air (https://www.olympicair.com ) and Sky Express (https://www.skyexpress.gr ), duration 30 '.

Chios Airport is 10 'from the port of Chios, from where you will take the local ship "WIN III», for Oinousses.

–Chios Airport «HOSTAGE», 4 km from the city of Chios, tel. : 2271 081400, 22710 81402, 22710 81422.

In Oinousses there is a helipad with lighting (use after consultation with the Municipality).

USEFUL INFORMATION - ADDRESSES & TELEPHONES

• Municipality of Oinousses, tel. : 22713 51300, oinousses-municipality.gr
• infirmary, tel. : 22710 55300
• Port Station, tel. : 22710 55394
• Police, tel. : 22710 55222
• Society «Friends of Oinousses», tel. : 22710 55208, 210 6856155
• Shipping Documentation Center & Information (ΝΑ.Κ.Τ.), study center, information, with internet available
• There is on the island Stadium - Amphitheater (1998), 600 positions
• Operates Movie theater, summer and winter
• On the islet Pasha known as Virgin, there is a military building with a permanent guard and a helipad, for the needs of the army