island of the Lesser Cyclades group, Greece
Schinoussa (Σχοινούσα), also Schinousa and Shinousa, is an island in the Small Cyclades islands in Greece. Its population, not including visitors, is 206.
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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.
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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, ☏ +306980982990, 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.
- Africanis Suites Schinoussa, Schinoussa (Centre of Schinoussa Town, 500m from the beach), ☏ +302112343770, info@africanis.gr.
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- Surrounding islands: Ofidoussa or Fidou (only a few metres from Schinoussa), Argilos in the south and Aspronisi in the southeast.