Sikinos
Sikinos is a small Cycladic island that offers relaxed and above all calm holidays to travelers. The island is famous for its beautiful beaches as well as for its festivals and festivities that locals organize in the summer. The island residents are hospitable and gracious and they try to maintain the natural beauty of their land by offering alternative holidays without changing the character of their island. Taste the fresh products, try the local dishes like the stuffed kid and drink warm rakomelo. During your holidays on the island, you can visit the Folk Museum, the Byzantine Museum, the Church of Pantanassa at Castle, the monastery of Episkopi, the monastery of Zoodohou Pigis, the windmills, and walk on the beautiful paths for hiking which end up in ancient settlements, beautiful chapels and secluded beaches. If you too want to spend unforgettable holidays in Sikinos all you have to do is book your ferry tickets now.
The Sikinos Port
You can easily travel by ferry from Piraeus and the surrounding islands to Sikinos. You can also book your ferry tickets online via aktoploika.gr for a journey more comfortable and carefree. The journey from Piraeus to Sikinos lasts about 8 hours by ferry and 4.5 hours by speed ferry. Alopronoia, the port of Sikinos, is about 3.5 kilometers away from Hora and it is a calm settlement with touristic infrastructure, rooms to rent, taverns, cafes, bars and beautiful beaches as well.
Connection With Other Islands
Sikinos has a ferry connection with the following ports: Piraeus (Athens), Anafi, Folegandros, Ios, Kimolos, Milos, Naxos, Paros, Santorini, Serifos, Sifnos, Syros, Thirassia.
Ferry Tickets
You can now book ferry tickets online for Sikinos via Aktoploika.gr. If you plan to travel during July and August, it’s best if you have booked several days or weeks earlier to avoid hitches. You should also know that round-trip/return ferry tickets come with a considerable discount.
Transportation
The bus itinerary, with stops at Hora, Alopronoia and Episkopi, is quite regular. Unfortunately there are no taxis on the island or many cars. You may find a motorbike to rent at the gas station of the island if you prefer to use a vehicle for your transportation. However, in Sikinos it is worth trying hiking, if you have not done it before and the beauties of the island will reward you.
Happy Holidays in Sikinos!!!