Open Daily 9:00am-17:00pm
Open Daily 9:00am-17:00pm
COORDINATES
AREA
COAST LENGTH
POPULATION
TELEPHONE CODE
POSTAL CODE
AIRPORT / INT.
HELIPORT
TIME ZONE
CAPITAL
PORT
HEALTH CARE INFO
Sikinos
Sikinos is probably the lesser known and the least visited island in the Cyclades, which makes it one of the best places to relax. Known for it its simplicity, rugged landscapes, and picturesque Chora, Sikinos is nestled between the two popular islands of Ios and Folegandros, making it perfect for island hopping and a quick gateway from the mass tourism. A place where you can enjoy crystal-clear waters, quiet beaches, traditional architecture, amazing sunsets, beautiful scenery and excellent local wine. This little island has the basic tourist infrastructure with limited number of accommodation options and only a handful of restaurants.
With a population of barely 300, Sikinos Island has only two settlements, a few beaches, blue-domed churches, and many ancient mountain paths to explore. The paths connect about every church, ancient site, beaches and much anything worth seeing in the island. The main attraction, besides the serenity of Chora and the beautiful landscapes, is the Monastery of Chrysopigi, which you reach by walking up a stone pathway. The monastery has a spectacular view and is best visited at sunset. Moreover, it is worth visiting the Episkopi Monastery and the archaeological site of Agia Marina. The island has a small handful of beaches with very clean sea and usually very few people. Sikinos does offer a glimpse of what real Greek island life is like. If you are looking for an authentic Greek island to visit or for a quiet island to escape, look no further than Sikinos Island.
Sikinos is a Greek island in the Cyclaes, situated halfway between Ios and Folegandros.
Alopronia is the small port of Sikinos and the main tourist center of the island. The distance between Sikinos and the port of Piraeus in Athens is 102 nautical miles.
The island is said to have been originally called Oenoe from its cultivation of the vine. Later, it was named Sikinos after the son of Thoas and Oenoe.
Facts and numbers about the place. Get a quick view of the number of beaches, sights, footpaths and events.
Wondering what to do and what to see? The team of ALLOVERGREECE put together a list of must-see destinations and top-rated tourist attractions to help you make the most of your travel itinerary, so be sure to refer often to our list of the top tourist attractions.
Find local recipes and local products. Try the local cuisine, discover the greek food and find local products to buy.
HOW TO GET AROUND SIKINOS | Car Rental, Bus, Boats, Scooter / ATV
Sikinos is one of these islands where you won’t really need to rent a car or quad. However, if you want to explore the island at your own pace, you can hire a car, scooter or ATV. Renting a scooter or ATV is a cheaper alternative to the car, but you need to be careful especially if you are driving at night. Car rentals are limited in Sikinos and there is only one gas station. There is also a bus linking the port town of Alopronia to Chora, Manalis Winery, Episkopi and Agios Georgios beach. Bus runs from Alopronia to Chora and back, every hour in high season and a few times in the evening goes to Episkopi. It also goes a few times a day to Agios Georgios beach. The timetable is posted at several places and bus stops. During low season, buses are less frequent or do not run at all. If you are a hiking enthusiast, you can enjoy the hiking trails and forget about transportation.
View all the upcoming feasts and festivals. Be part of them and enjoy the greek hospitality!
