Schinoussa

Schinoussa (Σχοινούσα), also Schinousa and Shinousa, is an island in the Small Cyclades islands in Greece. Its population, not including visitors, is 206.

Understand

Schinoussa is a small island south of Naxos, between Koufonissia and Heraklia. It has smooth hills and valleys and fertile land. Its climate is mild and predictable.

Settlements

Mersini (the port), Chora or Panagia (1200m from the port, built on a small hill at the time of the pirates’ invasions and has a great panoramic view) and Messaria.

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Archipelagos Boutique Hotel, ☏ +30 6980982990, hotelarchipelagos@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Stone bungalows with swimming pool and a sea view. It is on the south side of Schinoussa in front of Tsigouri beach and 600m from the village. €80-150, including buffet breakfast. (updated Oct 2016)
Africanis Suites Schinoussa, Schinoussa (Centre of Schinoussa Town, 500m from the beach), ☏ +30 2112343770, info@africanis.gr. (updated Jul 2021)

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Surrounding islands: Ofidoussa or Fidou (only a few metres from Schinoussa), Argilos in the south and Aspronisi in the southeast.

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