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Schinousa is a peaceful island in the center of Small East Cyclades, an unexplored paradise, an ideal place for quiet holidays.
The island is known for its beautiful and virgin beaches with crystal waters and for the quiet and authentic Cycladic local life. There are no buses, taxis or car rentals on the island. You will find rooms to let, traditional taverns, coffee shops, one bar and some shops.

The island has 3 villages: Schinousa or Chora the capital, Messaria and Mersini the port which is considered one of the best harbors of small ships in the whole world.

Chora is built on a hill because in older times the island has suffered a lot of catastrophes from pirate invasions. In Chora there is a Folklore Museum. Two churches are worth visiting: the church of Panagia Akathi on Chora and the church of the Annunciation of the Virgin on Messaria.

The second village of the island, Messaria (3 km. from Chora) is the same graphic and enchanting. There, you can visit the church of Evangelismos (Annunciation of the Virgin).

In the island there are 17 virgin beaches with crystal clear waters. The most popular of them are Mersini, Tsigoura, Livadi, and Psili Ammos.

NEARBY ISLETS
To the south of Schinousa are the islets Argilos and Ofidousa and to the north east the islet of Aspronisi.

TRADITION – EVENTS
The religious festival on August 15th is an occasion for all the inhabitants to share the same table for a meal with red sauce veal and wine. The festival lasts for 2 days.
The Annunciation of the Virgin celebrates on March 25.

LOCAL PRODUCTS – CUISINE
Schinoussa produces honey of fine quality, wine and cheeses (kopanisti and xinomizithra).
The most famous recipes of the local cuisine are baked lamb with rice and mizithra cheese pies.