In brief
This small and beautiful island with few amenities, is an ideal destination for those in search of solitude and peace. The rugged beauty of the barren landscape, the sea-lashed rocks, the little coves along the coastline, a chance to get away from the crowds and the culture of technology – these are the charms which attract visitors to this virtually virgin island.
General Information
The island of Schinoussa consists of three settlements, Hora or Panagia, the harbour Mersini, or Mesinia and Messaria. The most significant sight of the settlement is the church of Panagia Akathi, which has taken its name from the "Akathistos Ymnos" (Standing Hymn). Like all people of the Cyclades, the locals love dances and all-night feasts, and the religious celebrations are the ideal occasions for fun.
Sightseeing
The island's main feature is its beautiful views wherever you turn. You can see Santorini and Ios from here, for example. In Hora there is a folklore museum. The rest is just sea and the occasional church. Since it is a relatively small island, you can walk around all of it & discover its' natural beauties and the typical Cycladic scenery of the villages.
Beaches
Towards the southern part of the island, you can swim at the beaches of Agios Vasilios, Livadi, Aligaria and Tsigouri, and at Gerolimnionas in the north of the island. On the eastern part of the island you will come across pretty beaches such as Psili Ammos, Fontana, Almiros and Fikio.
How to get there
By sea from Piraeus
Piraeus Port Authority: +30 2104226000-4, +30 2104114005
Useful Telephone numbers
Dialing Code: +30 22850
Commune Office: 71170
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