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PORTO SIKINOS HOTEL – Alopronia – Tel. + 30 22860 51220 Fax + 30 22860 51247

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ALOPRONIA

FLORA Tel. + 30 22860 51100
KAMARES Tel. + 30 22860 51220  Fax + 30 22860 51247
LOUKAS Tel. + 30 22860 51076 Fax + 30 22860 51075
MAISTRALI STUDIOS Tel. + 30 22860 51181 Fax + 30 22860 51087
OSTRIA Tel. & Fax + 30 22860 51062
PYRGARI Tel. + 30 22860 51056
TASOS Tel. + 30 22860 51005
VRAHOS Tel. + 30 22860 51135

SIKINOS (CHORA)

HAROULA Tel. + 30 22860 51212
SIKINOS SUNSET STUDIOS Tel. + 30 22860 51173

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HOW TO GET THERE

There is a regular connection by ferry boat from and to Piraeus. Distance 113 nautical miles. There is a frequent connection with the islands: Paros, Naxos, Ios, Santorini, Anafi, Folegandros, Milos, Kimolos, Sifnos, and Serifos.

For transportations in Sikinos Island there is a frequent bus service from Alopronia (port) to Chora and Episkopi. In Sikinos there is no taxi.

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS

Port Authority of Sikinos + 30 22860 51121
Port Authority of Piraeus + 30 210 4226000
Post Office of Sikinos + 30 22860 51239

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Sikinos is one of the smaller islands in the South Cyclades.
It is located between Ios and Folegandros. It is one of the last unexplored terrains of the Cyclades with an area of 41 square kilometers and 238 inhabitants.

Τhe ancient byname of Sikinos was Oinoe, since “oinos” means “wine” in Greek. Sikinos has been producing lots of grapes and wine since the ancient times. Here Thoas, king of Lemnos island, met a nymph and had a son whom he named Sikinos.
The island was named Sikinos. The name is dated back to prehistoric times. The first reference of “Sikinos” is made by Solon in 604 B.C. From archaeologic and historic remnants scattered all over Sikinos it is assumed that the island has been inhabited since the prehistoric times. It fell into the hands of successive conquerors until, after a brief occupation by the Ottomans, it became part of Greece in 1828.

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Sikinos is a small island in south Cyclades group, ideal for quiet and peaceful holidays with its hospitable residents. On the virgin beaches with the crystal waters you will enjoy unforgettable times of relaxing. Sikinos has retained all its traditions, colors and all the other characteristics that compose a typical Cycladic island.

Chora or SIKINOS is a very picturesque town, thanks to its traditional architecture: amongst the purely Cycladic elements are several interesting mansions. Chora consists of two settlements: Chorio the village and Kastro the castle. Chorio is the oldest settlement with small labirynth alleys, old houses, quaint arches, hidden corners and stone steps.
The church of the Pantanassa is worth visiting, with its gilded wood-carved icons and post-Byzantine icons.
The Folklore Museum is also at Chorio at the old oil-press building. Around the central square of Chora you will find many taverns, where you will taste the famous local recipes and rooms to let.

Kastro built on the edge of a 280 m. high cliff, is a fortressed settlement of the 15th century. Here beats the island’s heart: shops, cafes, taverns and the central square are the core of the island’s social life.

To the west of Chora is the ruined monastery of Chryssopigi (or Zoodochos Pigi) which is a fortress-monastery, and is called Kastro by the locals. It is a female monastery built in 1690. The first king of Greece, Otto, terminated its operation in 1834. Chryssopigi was the last resort for the inhabitants each time Sikinos was raided by the pirates.

The small and tranquil harbor of ALOPRONIA (or Pronia), lies 3,5 kilometers south-east of Chora. This picturesque settlement has a big tourist development and attracts many holiday makers in the summer. Around the port you will find hotels, rooms to rent, taverns and café-bars. From Alopronia you can take a boat for excursions to the secluded beaches all around the island.

EPISKOPI, AGIA MARINA and PALIOKASTRO are sites of archaeological interest.
In the region of Episkopi was built ancient Sikinos. You can see the remains of Pythios Apollo’s temple dated from the 3rd c. BC and the church of the Dormition of Virgin Mary which was built at the 5th century.

BEACHES – CAVES
The magic beaches of Sikinos are to be found in small coves, in protected bays. You can swim at Alopronia or take a boat to Agios Georgios with sand and tamarisk trees for shadow , Agios Panteleimonas a small beach south of the port and Dialiskari. All these beaches have sand or pebbles and crystal clear waters.
The largest beach of Sikinos ideal for swimming, Livadi, is adjacent to Alopronia.
Maltas is another small sandy beach with crystal waters accessed only by boat or by path from Kastro (6,5 kilometers, 2 hours of walk).

The largest cave of Sikinos is Mavri Spilia (Black Cave) and it is located on the northern side of the island under the Chryssopigi monastery. It can be reached only by boat.

TRADITION – EVENTS
A summer festival is organized in Sikinos every year in August. The program includes exhibitions, performances and concerts.
The most famous religious festivals are those of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary in 15th August, of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in 14th September, of the Entry of Virgin Mary in 21 November, of Zoodochos Pigi in 2nd May, the day of celebration for the Pantanassa in 27th March, and of Agios Panteleimonas in 27th August. The local feasts are celebrated very diligently on the island: the churches are meticulously prepared, women cook endless quantities of local dishes and all the houses are decorated. After the holy mass and the blessings everybody is invited to eat, drink, sing and dance.

LOCAL PRODUCTS
The local products of the island are famous for their quality and taste. Don’t miss to taste the honey of fine quality, delicious cheeses, fresh fish and seafood, red wine and the traditional sweet pasteli made with local pure honey.

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