Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
In the leafy courtyard of the Church of Agia Paraskevi stands the Nekrotafion Inousson
(Mausoleum of Inousses), where the island's ship-owning dynasties have endowed the
tombs of their greats with huge chambers, marble sculptures and miniature churches. It's
a melancholy, moving place and speaks volumes about the worldly achievements and
self-perception of the extraordinary natives of these tiny islands.
Perhaps more touching is the elegant Platia tis Naftosynis (
Seamanship Square
) near
the port, with nothing more than a proud statue, backed by a commemorative panel with
the names of sailors who have died at sea, with still room for more.
NAUTICAL DILEMMA
The
Nautical Museum of Inousses
( 22710 55182)
and the ferry schedules don't mix
well. For one-night visitors, the ferry arrives after the museum's daily 2pm closing,
and departs before it opens the next day at 10am. But worry not, as the gracious
manager-curator, Eleni Achlipta, promises to open up for anyone who calls ahead.
Sleeping
Rooms Bilali
APARTMENTS $
( 6944677882; d from €45-70; )
Contact Kostas at Bilali Beach Bar for information on
well-appointed one- and two-bedroom apartments in the upper village.
Rooms Tsouri
ACCOMMODATION SERVICES $$$
( 6946286791; )
For help in finding village rooms, contact the resourceful Despina
Tsouri. Doubles about €75.
Eating & Drinking
To Pateroniso
TAVERNA $
(mains €5-8)
This reliable taverna near the
plateia
serves Greek grills, salads and seafood,
including the Inousses/Chios speciality of
atherinopita
, a scrumptious heads-and-all pan-
fry of onions and fresh anchovies.
Taverna Glaros
TAVERNA $
