No Result
View All Result
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Exploring Greece TV
  • HOME
  • ATHENS
  • ATTICA
    • beaches of Attica
    • East Attica
    • North Attica
    • South Attica
    • West Attica
    • Argosaronic Islands
  • GREECE
    • Mainland Greece
    • Aegean Islands
    • Ionian Islands
    • Crete
  • CYPRUS
  • Greek
Exploring Greece TV
  • HOME
  • ATHENS
  • ATTICA
    • beaches of Attica
    • East Attica
    • North Attica
    • South Attica
    • West Attica
    • Argosaronic Islands
  • GREECE
    • Mainland Greece
    • Aegean Islands
    • Ionian Islands
    • Crete
  • CYPRUS
  • Greek
No Result
View All Result
Exploring Greece TV
No Result
View All Result

Oinousses: The unexplored complex of the Aegean Sea

A retreat with a great maritime tradition

Exploring Greece TV by Exploring Greece TV
31/03/2020
in Aegean Islands, GREECE
A A
Oinousses
Share on FacebookShare on Twittershare
Peloponnese:The little… Switzerland in a beautiful corner of Greece

Peloponnese:The little… Switzerland in a beautiful corner of Greece

17/09/2020
Το νησί με τις 92 παραλίες δίπλα στην Αθήνα

Kythnos: 92 beaches in one island

18/08/2020

Away from the crowds and the intense tourist traffic. Between Chios and Turkey. A retreat can be found there. A cluster of nine small islands and islets, called Oinousses. A small unexplored paradise that only the very initiated in alternative trips to Greece know.

A retreat in the Aegean Sea

Oinoussa, Panagia, Vatos, Gaidouronisi, Pontikoniso, Archontoniso, Pontikoudiko, Laimoudiko and Prasonissia. These are the nine islands that the Oinousses Complex consist of. A cluster of islands proud of its ancient roots. Moreover, as early as the 6th century BC, Oinousses were already famous for their good wine and also for their very hospitable residents. Oinousses is a true retreat for those who want to get out of the ordinary in the summer. Stay in a room overlooking the sea and gaze at the endless blue of the Aegean Archipelago. In addition to the tranquillity that one will find there, one will also get to know a blessed place. It is of no coincidence that the area is protected by, the Natura 2000 network. The central island that the locals call“Aegnousa”(Lygaria in ancient times) is filled with beautiful coves and beaches. In the centre of the traditional settlement of Aegnousa, you will notice the colourful picturesque houses with the tiled roofs but also the majestic church of Agios Nikolaos, protector of the sailors. In this temple, every 15th of August, the locals revive the religious custom of the burial of the Virgin Mary.

The island is run by a paved road through all of its perimeter, that allows easy access to most beaches even on foot, as its length does not exceed 18 km.

Desert islands, on the other hand, are the real secret that Oinousses have in terms of beaches. All you need to discover them is to go around with one of the boats on the island. The unexplored Aegean Sea is at your feet. Idyllic natural wealth, enchanting seabeds, lacy beaches and pristine fishing grounds.

Oinousses and their maritime history

Oinousses has always been the island of shipowners and captains. The inhabitants can take pride in writing the first chapter in greek shipping. After all, the first Greek commercial steamships were from Oinousses and were the ones that wrote the first chapter in modern Greek shipping. When you arrive at the port, you are greeted by the statue of the Oinoussian mother, who appeases her children with the handkerchief as they leave their journey to the oceans. You will also see a bronze mermaid with a crown and a sailboat in her left hand, the eternal companion of the sailor in the sea. There is also a Nautical High School on the island and a Merchant Navy Academy, which has brought out more than 1500 captains, who worthily staff the global merchant shipping. It’s not coincidental that many shipowners come from here.

The festivals and the gastronomy of Aegnousa

Each one of the Aegean islands usually has its own culinary history. So does Aeginusa. The wild greens of the island are served with fresh seafood. If you are a mushroom lover, you will have the opportunity for a new tasteful experience there. We are talking about the rare species of mushrooms that spring up in the winter months. With these, the locals create pies as well as tasty burritos. The island is also famous for its sweet honey used in many savoury recipes.

External photography source: NikoSilver

Greece: Meet the special “Island of the Great Gods”
Tags: Aegean seaCHIOSOenousesWe stay in Greece
ShareTweetShare
Επόμενο Άρθρο
patmos chora

Patmos island: The Cave of the revelation, a place of peace and devoutness

The secret that the Acropolis hides at its feet

The secret that the Acropolis hides at its feet

Areas of Athens that changed their names over the years

Areas of Athens that changed their names over the years

Ήπειρος | Epirus

The regions of Greece that lifted the burden of this year's tourism2
NEWS

The regions of Greece that lifted the weight of this year’s touristic period.

19/08/2020
The exotic Greek beaches which were pirate-related
Aegean Islands

The exotic Greek beaches which were pirate-related

18/05/2020
The Acheron River and its legends
GREECE

The Acheron River and its legends

17/07/2020
Exploring Greece TV

© 2021 Viewmax Publishers

  • Data Protection Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • About ExploringGreece.tv
  • Contact us

No Result
View All Result
  • HOME
  • ATHENS
  • ATTICA
    • beaches of Attica
    • East Attica
    • North Attica
    • South Attica
    • West Attica
    • Argosaronic Islands
  • GREECE
    • Mainland Greece
    • Aegean Islands
    • Ionian Islands
    • Crete
  • CYPRUS
  • Greek

© 2021 Viewmax Publishers

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Create New Account!

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
@ini_set('upload_max_size', '500K');