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Síkinos
Σίκινος · Cyclades
A quiet, terraced wine island between Íos and Folégandros, little changed by tourism.
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About Síkinos
Síkinos sits quietly between busy Íos and Folégandros, and most crowds pass it by. It’s a small, terraced island of vineyards and stone walls, with a linked pair of hilltop villages and a winemaking tradition r…
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Highlights
Food & drink
Local wine
Terraced vineyards and a revived estate carry on an old winemaking tradition.
Town & villages
Kástro & Chorió
Two joined hilltop villages — one around a defensive square — with sweeping views.
Don’t miss
Episkopí
An ancient Roman mausoleum later turned into a church, above the main village.
Beaches
Quiet bays
Aliopróta and Ágios Geórgios are reached on foot, by boat or the island bus.
Nature
Walking
Old donkey paths thread the terraces between villages and the sea.
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nightlife
peace & quiet
beaches
hiking & nature
food & wine
history & culture
romance
easy to reach
bohemian
polished
unusual
no car needed
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