The BEST of SCHINOUSSA, a posh greek island ~ Σχοινούσα!
Schoinoussa or Schinoussa is an island in the Cyclades, Greece. It lies south of the island of Naxos, in the Lesser Cyclades group, between the island communities of Irakleia and Koufonisia.
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The island has three settlements, Chora the capital of the island, Mesaria and Mersini where is the port of the island. The derivation of the name Schinoussa is not precisely known. It is believed that the name either derives from the corruption of the ancient name Echinousa or from a Venetian nobleman named Schinoza. Schoinoussa has been inhabited since antiquity. On the island there are sites of archaeological interest including ancient Greek and Roman ruins, ruins of a Byzantine church and a small medieval castle. From the 11th century the island was the property of the Hozoviotissa Monastery on the nearby island of Amorgos.
This island is perfect for calm, alternative vacations. The wild landscape, the isolate beaches and the relaxing atmosphere captivate visitors and creates a perfect place for total privacy. Tourist facilities are few in Schinoussa but enough to cater for the limited number of visitors. The beaches are crystal and are mostly accessible on foot. Visitors can go for short holidays in Schinoussa or as a day trip from Naxos and Amorgos with local ferry. Some lucky people that they visit the beach during April or Octomber and November can enjoy privacy, as they will be so alone there that could practically may have outdoors sex without anyone noticing!
What to do on Schinoussa
The Chora
Built on a hill as a defense against pirate attack, it is hard to spot at first but once you arrive there, you can enjoy its commanding views across the Aegean. Visit the “Isodia tis Theotokou”, where the icon of “Panagia tis Akathis” – an icon of the Holy Virgin – is kept. In the evening, in the café of the main paved street there are impromptu feasts to the accompaniment of violin and lute and an abundance of food, ideally washed down by “raki”, a homemade brew which really packs a punch after a couple of glasses. And make sure to try the local fava – a kind of chick pea dip – that has won many awards!
Mesaria
The small hamlet with its two windmills and the “Evaggelistria” church with the colourful icon screen makes a fascinating afternoon’s excursion.
Abseiling
In the gorge of Harakas there are abseiling excursions organized for the lovers of the sport, who can enjoy the natural beauty and the view to Tsigouri and Fidou.
Boat trips
Either in your own boat or by sea taxi you can circumnavigate the island, naturally with stops for a swim at beaches of unique natural beauty that are difficult to access on foot, such as Gerolimionas and Sifneiko. Or if the fancy takes you, there is always a short trip to the other islands of the Small Cyclades.
Η Σχοινούσα είναι ένα κυκλαδίτικο νησί του Αιγαίου Πελάγους. Πρωτεύουσα του νησιού είναι η Σχοινούσσα. Το νησί κατοικείται από τα αρχαία χρόνια. Σύμφωνα με την παράδοση το όνομά του το χρωστά στο θαμνώδες φυτό σχίνο που ευδοκιμεί σε όλο το νησί. Υπάρχει όμως και μια άλλη εκδοχή σύμφωνα με την οποία το νησί πήρε το όνομά του από τον Ενετό άρχοντα Σχινόζα.
Τα τελευταία χρόνια το νησί επισκέπτονται ολοένα και περισσότεροι ταξιδιώτες που αναζητούν ήσυχα μέρη με παρθένες ομορφιές για να περάσουν τις διακοπές τους. Οι τουριστικές υποδομές1 της Σχοινούσας ικανοποιούν τις ανάγκες των επισκεπτών του νησιού και τους προσφέρουν όλες τις σύγχρονες ανέσεις. Οι φυσικές ομορφιές της Σχοινούσας την κάνουν να ξεχωρίζει από τα υπόλοιπα νησιά των Μικρών Κυκλάδων. Διαθέτει συνολικά 15 παραλίες. Κατά την περιήγηση στις ακρογιαλιές του νησιού, ξεκινώντας από το λιμάνι, συναντάμε την παραλία Μερσίνι, το Τσιγκούρι, το Λιβάδι, η Λιώλιου, την Ψιλή Άμμο, τον Αλμυρό, κ.α.Το οδικό δίκτυο είναι υποτυπώδες και στις περισσότερες παραλίες φτάνει μόνο χωματόδρομος, αυτό όμως αποτελεί μάλλον ακόμη ένα στοιχείο γραφικότητας.
Schinoussa Island (a small paradise) -Σχοινούσα
Photo tour in Schinoussa Island in Small Cyclades
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30 TOP Free Camping beaches in GREECE ~ 30 παραλίες για κατασκήνωση & φυσιολατρία!
30 TOP Free-Camping & Naturist beaches in GREECE:
1) Elafonissos Island, accessed from southern Peloponnese
2) Pefkoulia beach, Lefkada
3) Hiliadou beach (the official nudist beach, the one behind it with access via climbing or canoeing & the river site). Athe the Centre Eastern side of Euboea.
4) Samothrace (free camping at Gria Vathra/Fonias gorge)
5) Schinoussa (careful camping at Tsigouri or any quite little beach)
6) Trafoulas gorge, southern Crete (east of Lentas)
7) Parga, Valtos beach underneath the Castle. Careful camping at the left side of the beach as long as the locals are ok. Not for many tents. Try also Lichnos beach not far from Parga.
8) Platis Gialos, Lipsi Island. Behind the tavern there is place for tents. Amazing beach!
9) Petali beach, Central-eastern Euboea.
10) Rakopotamos, Larissa. Southern from Agiokampos.
11) Fourni island, next to Ikaria. Try the beaches after Kambi. Follow the path leading there.
12) Nas Ikaria! A campers paradise!
13) Livadi beach Iraklia island
14) Agios Dimitrios beach, southern Euboea. Try to ride the gorge until you find the waterfalls.
15) Kavourotrypes or orange beach, close to Sarti - Sithonia Chalkidiki.
16) Komos beach, next to Matala southern Crete.
17) Limnionas beach. Take the road to Psachna central Euboea.
18) Ammouliani. A small island between Sithonia and Athos peninsulas in Chalkidiki. You can rent a boat and go camp at any quite little beach of the island of Ammouliani, or the nearby islets! HEAVEN!
19) Chrissi Island, southern from Ierapetra Crete. Take the day trip boat and arrange to return some other day. Amazing experience!
20) Donoussa Island. Try Kedros and Livadi beaches!
21) Dyskos beach, West of Lentas at southern Crete.
22) Agiofarango gorge, southern from Matala, Crete.
23) Agios Pavlos - Triopetra. Southern Rethymno, Crete.
24) Chorefto, Pelion Central Greece. At the left side of the beach.
25) Epidauros. before the village there are some remote little coves and beaches.
26) Zacharo - Kaiafas. A huge long beach at the western Peloponnese coast.
27) Kato Koufonissi. An inhabited island full of campers!!!
28) Kriaritsi, Sithonia Chalkidiki. A great beach south from Sarti.
29) Roukounas beach, Anafi island.
30) Gavdos island.
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Camping is an outdoor activity involving overnight stays away from home in a shelter, such as a tent or a caravan.Generally participants leave developed areas to spend time outdoors in nature in pursuit of activities providing them enjoyment. Camping can be enjoyed through all four seasons.
Modern campers frequent natural parks, beaches, wilderness areas, and commercial campgrounds. Camping is a key part of many youth organizations around the world, such as Scouting, which use it to teach both self-reliance and teamwork.
All beaches, seas, mountains, forests, rivers, of this world belong to all of us the mankind. The goal is to teach each other the Love, the Respect and Protection of Nature. For freely travelling with our favorite people, our best friends and our lovers, protecting and cleaning the forests and beaches, enjoying life sometimes without clothing…
GUIDE for free and responsible Camping:
How do we coexist harmoniously with other campers, local residents and nature itself? It is important for campers to learn living together by following, at least, some common rules and habits: We park our cars & bikes away from the beach and we do not obstruct the access to public. We use bags for rubbish, including tissues as animals dig them out. We gather all our rubbish and any extra we find. Wear a plastic bag in your hand in order to make the process less uncomfortable. Determine where the “toilet” is and dig holes at least 30 cm each time or cover them with sand or soil. Instead of toilet paper we use water from the sea in a plastic bottle. We avoid the use of any shampoo and soap, in the water because they pollute the sea, lake or river. We are ready to understand the specific circumstances of the place where we are and to protect it with our presence. We respect the flora and fauna of the region according to the natural conditions. For example, in areas where the sea turtles lay their eggs, the fire can disorient them and their new born, or in areas of dense vegetation fire is very dangerous and forbidden. We have the tent several meters from the waves so we do not obstruct the other campers but mainly not to disturb crabs, turtles, birds. The insects are the residents of the area, we are the guests. We avoid insects with natural repellents, and by keeping the tent zipped closed all day. We do not consider the spot we are staying in as our property, we do not create conditions for permanent settlement. We offer, share, meet each other and create, to the desired extent, conditions of collective living with the other campers. Leave the forest or the beach as found, and if possible, much better.
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Sesklo - Greece HD Travel Channel
Sesklo in Central Greece, is one of the oldest settlements and the first acropolis of Greece, 10 km west of Volos, the place where the Argonauts started their journey. First settlement finds are dated from 6000 BC. The village Sesklo gave its name to a whole culture, the Sesklo culture, a period in the early days of the Neolithic in Greece. The post houses with mud walls were erected on stone foundations, which are still preserved. The acropolis contained already 500 houses, which at that time was a considerable size.
During our visit, an English female doctoral candidate was busy with cataloging 40.000 bones.
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Sésklo in Mittelgriechenland, eine der ältesten Siedlungen und die erste Akropolis Griechenlands, liegt 10 km westlich von Volos, dem Ort von dem die Argonauten zu ihrer Reise aufbrachen.
Erste Siedlungsfunde werden auf 6000 v. Chr. datiert. Der Ort gab einer Periode in der Frühzeit des Neolithikums in Griechenland ihren Namen, die Sesklo-Kultur.
Die Pfostenhäuser mit Lehmwänden wurden auf steinernen Fundamenten errichtet, die heute noch vorhanden sind. Die Akropolis umfasste bereits 500 Häuser, was in jener Zeit einer beträchtlichen Größe entsprach.
Bei unserem Besuch war eine einsame englische Doktorandin damit beschäftigt 40.000 Knochen zu katalogisieren.
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Donoussa to Zurich / Greece Travel Vlog #206 / The Way We Saw It
Today we start our journey from Donoussa to the next destination. We will travel by boat to Naxos, then to Mykonos and then fly via Athens to Zurich in Switzerland. Follow us on this journey through the Cyclades as we travel by ferry and then fly to Switzerland.
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Koufonisia Island
Express Skopelitis docking at Koufonisia Island port!!!