Informations about Sikinos
Geographical & Historical Outline
Sikinos is one of the smaller islands in the South Cyclades.
It is located between Ios and Folegandros and 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 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.
Informations about Sikinos
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.
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
- Health Center
Tel: + 30 22860 51211
- Municipality of Sikinos
sikinos.gr
- Police Station of Sikinos
Tel: + 30 22860 51222
- Port Authority of Sikinos
Tel: + 30 22860 51121
- Port Authority of Piraeus
Tel: + 30 210 4226000, 2132147600
- Post Office of Sikinos
Tel: + 30 22860 51239