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Schinoussa
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Having
trouble sleeping? Well, then you have come to the right place. It can't get
much quieter than this. Almost no traffic, very few people and an extremely
slow pace are the major feature of this relatively green island. Scinoussa was probably inhabited at least in the 10 century BC. We do not have much knowledge of the island's earliest history because of lack of archaeological evidence. The Venetians
owned the island from the 13th to the 16th century, and the island was probably
inhabited then. For some time, the monastery of the Virgin Mary (Panagia)
on Amorgos owned Schinoussa. The island's main feature is its beautiful views wherever you turn. You can see Santorini and Ios from here, for example. In Chora there is a folklore museum. The rest is just sea and the occasional church. There is not much else to do than to enjoy the beaches and the sea. Bring good books and a deck of cards. Schinoussa has 17 beaches, and since there is no traffic, you'll have to walk to them. Which shouldn't be too hard since the island is small and relatively flat. Remember to bring water, though, since it can get really hot. The taverns are in Chora, or Panagia ("All saint"=Virgin Mary) and there is one bar. In the hot evenings it is nice to sit here until late, and enjoy the view and the quiet atmosphere. On Schinoussa you can expect good, traditional Greek food. You'll find the taverns in Chora and many of them offer a fantastic view. This is not an island for shoppers, and the best souvenirs are eatable: local honey, wine or jam. There are no buses, taxis or car rentals on the island, so you must either hitchhike or walk. Sometimes you can get a donkeyride. The nearest islands with airports are Naxos and Paros with connections fro Athens airport, and from there you can get a ferryboat. Be careful on the day of departure - if its too windy the boats are cancelled. |
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