Schinoussa Mersini

General information

Mersini Village Schinoussa: Mersini is the main port of Schinoussa island, about 2 km west of the capital village. It receives ferries coming from nearby islands and Piraeus and its port is a shelter for fishing boats and yachts.

Some tourist amenities are found in Mersini village, mostly rooms to rent and fish taverns. Fish is always fresh as most locals deal with fishing to make their living.

A big festival is held in Mersini on December 6th, the name day of Saint Nicolas, the protector of seamen. As most locals are sailors and fishermen, this festival gets very popular.