Donoussa, Cyclades Islands

In brief

Composed mainly of hills and bushes, Donoussa is situated on the northeastern part of the Small Cyclades and has four settlements. In the "Fokospilia" (cave for seals) there is a flock of seals living there today. It is the ideal destination for thiose in search of peaceful and tranquil holidays.

 

General Information
The island of Donoussa consists of four settlements: Donoussa or Stavros, which is the island's harbour, Mersini, Messaria, or Haravgi, and Kalotaritissa. The most important one is Donoussa, which is built on the southwest end of the island, near a leeward bay. Its small snow-white houses belong to fishermen and it has taken its second name from the chapel of "Timios Stavros" (Holy Cross) on its eastern side. 

Sightseeing
This is an island where you just relax, or perhaps take a walk through the nature. The steep coastline, the hills and the blue water are the landscape you will enjoy. The shipwreck at Kendros is not exactly a sight, but it is the closest thing to one on this calm little island.

Beaches
In Donoussa, you may find the nice beach, which also serves as a thoroughfare for vehicles and foot traffic. Behind the beach there are lush vegetable gardens and vineyards. Find your own little beach and enjoy. There are many nice beaches for such a small island, and even the harbour, Stavros, has a good enough beach.
Kendros, over the hill to the west, is a sandy and secluded beach. Livadi, the next beach along, sees even fewer visitors. Other beautiful beaches can be found at Tripiti (Vlychos), Sapounochroma, Mesa Ammos, Fikio and Vathi Limenari.

Useful Information
How to get there
By sea from Piraeus
Piraeus Port Authority: +30 2104226000-4, +30 2104114005

Useful Telephone numbers

Dialing Code: + 22850,
Commune Office: 51600 

Port Authority: 22300
Health Center: 51506

Schinoussa, Cyclades Islands

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

Health Center: 71385

http://www.schinousa.com