Sikinos is an island between Ios and Folegandros, located 113 nautical miles from Piraeus with an area of 41 km² and 350 inhabitants. Sikinos remains a preserved and authentic island. It attracts more and more visitors from years to years but remains one of the most intact islands of the Cyclades.

Sikinos has 2 authentic villages: Kastro and Chora. They are dominated by a monastery situated on a cliff side. The site of Episkopi is the most famous archaeological site of Sikinos. The island has mythological origins. Thoas, the king of Limnos, failed on the coast of the island after being thrown into the sea by his daughter to escape death. He was picked up by a nymph who gave him a child named Sikinos.

The beaches: 

– The port beach: In the shade, bordered by tamarisk, fine sand and frequented only at the heart of the season.

– Dalisakari: Clear water creek, accessible by a runway

– Agios Georgios: Beautiful sandy beach accessible by road from Chora or Caicos.

– Agios Pandeleimon: Protected beach within an hour and a half of walking distance from the port.

– Agios Nikolaos: Accessible on foot from the port (40 minutes) or by caïque. Sand and pebbles.

Do not miss:
The site of Episkopi, the monastery, the beach of Agios Georgios.