Barren Island, Greece

Cruise Port

Barren Island

Cluster of Greek islands.

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Overview

Barren Island is a cruise port in Greece. It lies on the coast at approximately 38.517, 26.217.

About Barren Island

Oinousses is a barren cluster of 1 larger and 8 smaller islands some 2 kilometres off the north-east coast of the Greek island of Chios and 8 km west of Turkey. Administratively the islands form a municipality within the Chios regional unit, which is part of the North Aegean region. The principal town of the islands and seat of the municipality is also called Oinousses. Oinousses has a small resident population, living primarily in the island’s town of Oinousses, and a recently built monastery. The town is centred on a square and a small port; it includes a school, several churches, a Naval high school and a maritime museum. The only other populated settlements are Kástron and Aspalathrókampos.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Barren Island — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Barren Island

Oinousses main settlement
Oinousses main settlement
2011 Dimos Inousson
2011 Dimos Inousson

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 32°C in Jul and coolest around 13°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
13°
8°
Feb
13°
7°
Mar
14°
8°
Apr
19°
12°
May
24°
16°
Jun
28°
21°
Jul
32°
24°
Aug
32°
24°
Sep
28°
21°
Oct
22°
17°
Nov
19°
13°
Dec
16°
11°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Barren Island the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Barren Island, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →