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Psara is located 12 miles to the northwest. It can be reached by boat from the city of Chios, or by a smaller motorboat from Limnia, the port of Volissos. The island has been the site for many heroic and tragic episodes. The famous revolutionary admiral, Kanaris was born in Psara, and Psarians were among the first of all Greeks to join in the revolt against the Turks in 1821. In 1824 the Turks attacked the island and massacred more than 15.000 Greeks; only 3.000 managed to escape. The island never recovered from the complete destruction.
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Today, the island is inhabited by less than 500 people, which all live in the village of Psara. The visitor can find a few cafes, snack bars and rooms to let, but no other tourist services exist.
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The five islands, two miles off the northeast
coast of Chios are known by the name of the largest island, Inoussa. In
antiquity the island was famous for its wine (Oinos) and it is believed
that this is also the origin of the name "Inousses". During the Greek
revolution of 1821, the inhabitants fled from the islands; they came back
after 1827. When they returned to the island, the people had to withstand
the many difficulties caused by the Turkish occupation. Because of the
heavy taxes, most of the men became seafarers. Many of these managed to
become ship-owners, and today some of the richest and most famous ship
owners worldwide come from this small island. Oinousses has also one of
Greece's major maritime schools.
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There is a small hotel, a few rooms to
let, cafes, taverns, and many pleasant beaches. There a boat with frequent
service from the city of Chios to Oinousses and during the summer many
travel agencies organize various excursions to the islands. These excursions
often include visiting some small coastal villages (such as Langada
with its famous taverns), making the trips an excellent combination of
sea, sun, and greek food.
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