Oinousses is a group of small Islands in the Aegean sea between the island of Chios and the Turkish coast. The largest and only inhabited island of this group is also called Oinousses and its area is approximately 14 square kilometres and a permanent population does not exceed 1,000 people.

The island has long been famous for its beautiful vineyards and excellent wine. According to one version, hence its name. Thanks to its strategic position, the island has always aroused some interest among the conquerors. Here in turn was ruled by the Genoese, the Venetians and the Turks. To the Greek island of Oinousses annexed only in 1912.

The eponymous port city of the island of Oinousses in the form of an amphitheatre down the hillside to a small harbour, where in the summer hours there is a huge crowd of boats, fishing boats and luxury white yacht. It is a very picturesque town with narrow cobbled streets, luxurious villas and captain's mansions. Because the tourist infrastructure of the island Oinousses rather poorly developed (tourism is not a priority here) to stay better on the neighbouring island of Chios, to which there is a regular ferry service. However, a number of hotels and apartments on the island is still there, but the placement should take care in advance.

Since ancient times, the island is known for its centuries-old Maritime tradition and is the birthplace of many famous Greek shipowners (Lemos, Pateras, Chatzipetros, Collages, Liras, etc.). Nowadays, the activity of the majority of the local population is also associated with the sea. There is a Naval school and naval Academy. With the Maritime history of the island you can see in the magnificent Maritime Museum (one of the main attractions of the island).

Among the attractions of the island are also worth mentioning is located in the centre of the Church of St. Nicholas, the patron Saint of the island. Interesting monastery and Evangelismos with magnificent frescoes by the famous Greek painter Fotis Kontoglou.

Beach lovers will find the island's many beautiful beaches. Taking on a boat or a boat, you can explore all the corners of the Oinousses Islands or take a fascinating tour of the neighboring uninhabited Islands and enjoy the beauty of their pristine nature.