Snorkel· Oinousses· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Oinousses Outer Islets Snorkel (Pasas & islets)
38° 30.1′ N · 26° 16.5′ E · approximate
The uninhabited islets around Oinoussa — Pasas, Vatos and their neighbours — have mirror-calm bays, clear water and what visitors call an impressive seabed, best explored from a dinghy off the west-side Pasas coves.
Practical
Ferryhopper describes the deserted islets' 'wonderful waters and impressive seabed' and the small bays' 'blue, mirror-like waters'. Chios Scuba Diving Adventure Center runs boat snorkelling trips (3 hours, minimum 2 people, €140 on its undated price list — verify locally) and a day cruise with two dives and a visit to Oinousses (€220). The islands are fringed with reefs and isolated rocks (Sailing Issues) — snorkel from a dinghy in calm weather and keep a large-scale chart aboard. Stay inside Greek waters: Pasas lies close to the Turkish coast. Position approximate: the existing Pasas Island Coves anchorage pin.
Best for
Dinghy snorkel among quiet islets
Season
Jun–Sep, calm days
Nearby
- Pasas Island Coves (Oinousses)Right here
- East Cove (Oinousses)1.5 NM away
- Agios Ioannis Cove (Oinousses)2.2 NM away
- Oinousses Coastal Walk2.5 NM away
- Oinousses Harbour Services (Water, Power, Pharmacy)2.6 NM away
- Oinousses Mermaid Statue2.6 NM away
- Oinousses Maritime Museum2.7 NM away
- Oinousses Town Provisions & Tavernas2.7 NM away