Schinoussa, along with Iraklia and Koufonissia, belongs to the complex of the Small Eastern Cyclades. This is actually a tiny island south of Naxos, with very few inhabitants and small villages.
The main characteristic of Schinoussa is the diversity of its beaches: there are beaches both sandy and rocky all over its coastline. |
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and the landscape is flat.
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The highest peak of Schinoussa is Mylos and it rises at an altitude of only 133 metres above sea level. This mountain is located on the northwestern side of Schinoussa.
The rest of the island is flat and it is doted by summer houses and small villages. The main village of Schinoussa is Chora, while Messaria and Mersini also have some inhabitants. |
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