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Informations about Sikinos<\/span><\/p>\n

Geographical & Historical Outline<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Sikinos is one of the smaller islands in the South Cyclades.<\/span>
\nIt 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u03a4he ancient byname of Sikinos was Oinoe, since \u201coinos\u201d means \u201cwine\u201d in Greek.
\nSikinos has been producing lots of grapes and wine since the ancient times.
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Here Thoas, king of Lemnos island, met a nymph and had a son whom he named Sikinos.<\/span>
\nThe name is dated back to prehistoric times.
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The first reference of \u201cSikinos\u201d is made by Solon in 604 B.C.
\nFrom archaeologic and historic remnants scattered all over Sikinos it is assumed that the island has been inhabited since the prehistoric times.
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It fell into the hands of successive conquerors until, after a brief occupation by the Ottomans, it became part of Greece in 1828.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Informations about Sikinos<\/span><\/h3>\n

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HOW TO GET THERE<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

There is a regular connection by ferry boat from and to Piraeus.
\nDistance 113 nautical miles.
\nThere is a frequent connection with the islands: Paros, Naxos, Ios, Santorini, Anafi, Folegandros, Milos, Kimolos, Sifnos, and Serifos.<\/span><\/p>\n

For transportations in Sikinos island there is a frequent bus service from Alopronia (port) to Chora and Episkopi.<\/span><\/p>\n

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USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n