The small harbour bay of Mersini on Schinoussa

Photo: Dbebaw, CC BY-SA 3.0 DE

Schinoussa

Travelers wanting a barely developed Small Cyclades island for total relaxation.

Fitting Schinoussa into your route

Closest islands

Straight-line distance between main ports, not ferry time.

About Schinoussa

Schinoussa is one of the Small Cyclades, smaller and quieter than even neighboring Koufonisia, with a resident population of a few hundred. Its tiny Chora sits on a hill with wide views over surrounding islets, and life revolves around a handful of family tavernas.

Beaches like Tsigouri and Livadi are small, sandy and largely undeveloped, reachable on foot from the Chora.

Weather on Schinoussa

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Average temperature by month

AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
17°C / 63°F21°C / 70°F25°C / 77°F27°C / 81°F27°C / 81°F25°C / 77°F21°C / 70°F

Average afternoon temperature, °C. Useful for spotting when it actually turns summer-warm.

Tips

  • Walk between the Chora and nearby beaches — distances are short and the island is easy on foot.
  • Bring cash; card payments aren't always available at the smaller tavernas.
  • Combine Schinoussa with Koufonisia and Iraklia via the Small Cyclades ferry line.

Islands near Schinoussa

Closest first, measured between main ports.

White houses with blue shutters on Koufonisia

Koufonisia

Beach lovers who want turquoise water on an easy, walkable island.

BeachNightlife
Sandy beach and anchored sailboats under storm clouds on Iraklia

Iraklia

Hikers and slow travelers wanting caves and trails on the largest Small Cyclades island.

AdventureCalm
Whitewashed Chora town of Naxos overlooking the Aegean coastline

Naxos

Families and hikers who want wide sandy beaches combined with a lively interior

BeachAuthenticCulture
A whitewashed church and Greek flag overlooking the sea on Ios island

Ios

Young travelers who combine nightlife with beautiful beaches

NightlifeBeach

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