Schinoussa is an island that visitors can enjoy in every way. You can enjoy the beautiful sea, swimming in the crystal clear waters of the 18 wonderful beaches of the island. You can hike through paths around the island, attend one of the many cultural events that take place during the summer with the most famous on the 15 of August and of course taste the delicious local meals, fresh fish and Mediterranean cuisine.
The island is famous for its fava bean (1st prize at the 2012 Cycladic Gastronomy Festival "Nikolaos Tselementes" in Sifnos) as well as the excellent local meat and agricultural produce (beef, pork, goat, oil cheese, sour, kopanisti and beans) which can be found at local shops or purchased by local producers. It also produces vegetables (green beans, cucumbers, melons, tomatoes), figs, wheat and grapes.
In recent years the island has developed infrastructures that can satisfy even the most demanding guests. From Piraeus port there
Schinoussa was voted by Forbes magazine as one of the six places you should visit in Greece.
As it is a popular destination for celebrities in recent years, do not be surprised if you meet a famous businessman, politician or an artist!
The settlement of Chora is built on a hill, in the interior of the island and is 1.2 km from the port. In the past, the island had suffered a lot of damage from pirate raids. Thus, the inhabitants built the village of Panagia, as they call Chora from the church of Panagia Akathi, on a hill to have visibility to the sea. The houses are built with the typical Cycladic architecture.
The second settlement of the island, Messaria is equally picturesque and charming. There, you will visit the church of Evangelistria. It is 3 km from Chora. The inhabitants are engaged in agriculture, animal husbandry, fishing and tourism. In recent years the island is visited by more and more travelers who are looking for quiet places with unspoiled beauties to spend their holidays. The tourist infrastructure of Schinoussa satisfies the needs of the visitors of the island and offers them all the modern comforts.
The natural beauties of Schinoussa make it stand out from the other islands of the Small Cyclades. It has 15 wonderful beaches, with endless sandy beaches and clear blue waters that enchant every visitor.
The tour of the beaches of the island is a pleasant surprise. Starting from the port we meet the beach Mersini, Tsigoura, Livadi, Liolio, Psili Ammos, Almyros, etc.
Schinoussa is a small unexplored paradise, which awaits you with great promise…
