Sikinos

Sikinos located between the islands of Ios and Folegandros, in Greece and located 14 and 10 nautical miles. The island's distance from Piraeus port is 102 nautical miles. The port is at Alopronoia.

Chora, the capital of the island, is characterized by the authentic island architecture, with white houses with beautiful bougainvillea that thrive in courtyards, cobbled streets, churches and the wonderful view to the endless blue of Aegean sea.

The island of Sikinos has to present a rich cultural history and folklore, with many monuments and settlements testify to the remarkable growth both in antiquity and in modern course. At the same time, remarkable customs have their roots deep in time and maintain the tradition of the place.

The main attractions of the island is the church of Pantanassas-Timios Stavros, the three windmills, the monastery of Zoodochos Pigi, the Folklore Museum, the Byzantine and post Byzantine collection, the Byzantine church of Christos (Jesus), churches of Agia Anna, Agios Vassilios and Eisodia tis Theotokou, the monastery of Episkopi, the Byzantine church of Agios Georgios, the Palaiokastro, the Mavri Spilia (Black Cave) and the ancient settlements in Agia Marina area.

The natural beauty of Sikinos island is an attraction for hikers. Traditional mule paths, some dating from Classical times, criss-cross the island and open up unexpected views of the magnificent landscape. They lead to lonely beaches, remote mountain scenery, secret valleys and many unspoiled hamlets.

The Paths of Sikinos are :

1) Kastro - Alopronoia

2) Kastro - Episkopi - Agios Panteleimonas - Alopronia

3) Kastro - Malta

Sikinos has many beautiful beaches to satisfy even the most demanding visitor. Other are sandy, pebble others, others are rocky coastline, but all have turquoise clear water that you can not resist their charm.

The idyllic beaches of the island are :

Allopronoia, Agios Georgios, Dialiskari, Agios Ioannis, Agios Pandeleimonas, Santorineika, Maltas, Petra and Karas.

Sikinos is a hospitable island of the Cyclades, in Greece. It is the perfect place for those who prefer a charming, serene environment for their holidays with amazing beaches, overlooking the endless blue.

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