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| Schinoussa | |
| region | South Aegean |
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| Residents | 211 (2011) |
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 Location of the Cycladic island of Schinoussa | |
Schinoussa (Greek Σχοινούσσα) is an island of the small Cyclades.
Regions
The island is approx. 4.5 km long and 3 km wide, its highest point is the 133 m high hill Vardiés.
places
- Panagia - Main town, approx. 1 km from the port on a hill.
- Ormos Mersini - port with a few houses
- Messaria - small farming village in the north-east of the island
Other goals
background
language
The official language is modern Greek, but English is easy to communicate with.
getting there
Arrival is by ship via Naxos. In the main season there are ferry connections several times a week.
- Express Skopelitis is a small ferry that serves the route Naxos - Iraklia - Schinoussa - Koufonissi - Donoussa - Amorgos and back.
- Nel moves Syros - Naxos - Schinoussa - Donoussa
- Blue Star Ferries moves Naxos - Heraklia - Schinoussa,
mobility
Dynamic cardsDue to the size of the island, no vehicle is required, all points on the island can be reached on foot from the main town Panagia within 2 hours.
Tourist Attractions
activities
Hiking and swimming. There are several small beaches around the island, all of which can be reached on foot.
Stay
Almost exclusively private room rentals. You will be spoken to in the port when you leave the ferry.
kitchen
One in the harbor, several taverns up in the main town.
nightlife
Night life basically non-existent.
