Informations about Schinoussa
Geographical & Historical Outline
Schinoussa belongs in Small East Cyclades in the prefecture of Naxos.
It has an extent of 9,5 square kilometers and is located southerly from Naxos and northeast of Iraklia.
The island has 3 villages: Schinoussa or Chora the capital, Messaria and Mersini the port which is considered one of the best harbors of small ships in the whole world.
According to tradition Schinoussa was named after the bushy plant “schino” found all around the island.
It was probably inhabited at least in the 10th c. BC.
The island had been invaded by pirates who had probably settled down on the island at different times.
The Venetians owned Schinoussa from the 13th c. – 16th c, and the island was probably inhabited then.
During the Turkish rule, it served as a pirate nest.
Informations about Schinoussa
HOW TO GET THERE
Schinoussa is connected with Piraeus port, Naxos and other islands of Small Cyclades.
The trip from Piraeus takes 7 to 9 hours approximately.
There are no buses, taxis or car rentals on the island.
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
- Port Authority of Piraeus
Tel: + 30 210 4226000
Tel: + 30 2132147600
- Port Authority of Naxos
Tel: + 30 22850 22300
- Medical Centre of Schinoussa
Tel: + 30 22850 71385
- Municipal Community of Schinoussa
Tel: + 30 22850 71170
