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Oinousses
Travelers curious about Greece's shipowning families on a tiny, wealthy, low-key island.
Fitting Oinousses into your route
About Oinousses
Oinousses is a small island near Chios historically tied to some of Greece's wealthiest shipowning families, whose grand mansions dot the quiet main village. Despite that wealth, the island stays low-key, with a small maritime museum and a handful of beaches used mainly by locals.
Weather on Oinousses
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Average temperature by month
| April | May | June | July | August | September | October |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C / 61°F | 20°C / 68°F | 24°C / 75°F | 27°C / 81°F | 27°C / 81°F | 24°C / 75°F | 19°C / 66°F |
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Tips
- Visit the Maritime Museum to learn about the island's shipowning history.
- Take the short ferry or caique from Chios — Oinousses works best as a quiet day trip.
- Don't expect much tourist infrastructure; this is a residential, not resort, island.
