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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
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Food & drink
Local wine
Terraced vineyards and a revived estate carry on an old winemaking tradition.
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Town & villages
Kástro & Chorió
Two joined hilltop villages — one around a defensive square — with sweeping views.
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Don’t miss
Episkopí
An ancient Roman mausoleum later turned into a church, above the main village.
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Beaches
Quiet bays
Aliopróta and Ágios Geórgios are reached on foot, by boat or the island bus.
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Nature
Walking
Old donkey paths thread the terraces between villages and the sea.
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nightlife
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beaches
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food & wine
history & culture
romance
easy to reach
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polished
unusual
no car needed
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