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Inousses Islands
Area: 14 sq km
Population: 700
The five
islands, two miles off the northeast coast of Chios are known
by the name of the largest island, Oinoussa (read e-nousa). In
antiquity the island was famous for its wine (Oinos) and it is
believed that this is also the origin of the name
"Oinousses". 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.
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, making the trips an excellent combination of sea,
sun, and greek food.
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SIRENS RESORT
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Greece announces the first accessible holiday accommodation in
Loutraki!
Sirens Resort offers five luxurious apartments, all fully accessible to
the physically challenged. The apartments were built with the disabled
traveler in mind and they combine the cozy atmosphere and all special
comforts of your dream holiday. Close to the famous tourist city of
Loutraki and
only 1,5 hours from Athens international airport and city centre, you
will discover our quiet and relaxing area, the ideal place to relax on
the
beach and enjoy a swim in our beautiful sea!
Our facilities have ramp access throughout. The garden and beach are
accessible through paved pathways. In the garden you will find a
traditional Greek barbeque free to use by all our guests, but what will
surprise
you is the beautiful fully wheelchair accessible beach with its
fantastic view
to the Corinthian gulf! Our unique sea-ramp that leads into the water
provides easy and safe access into and out of the sea. A special
sea-wheelchair
is provided for FREE to all our guests.
The apartments offer fully furnished air-conditioned bedrooms, adapted
bathrooms (with roll-in shower, raised toilet seat, horizontal and
vertical bars and large space for easy access of the wheelchair), fully
equipped kitchen with all the essential for cooking, comfortable
living-room with satellite TV and fireplace, and balcony with view to
the sea.
We
look forward to welcoming you!
For any further information and reservations please contact Ms Clio
Psaraki: cpsaraki@otenet.gr
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