Sikinos

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Sikinos

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36°40.5′N, 25°08.7′E
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Sikinos (Σίκινος) is a small barren dry island E of Folegandros and W of Ios. Sikinos has an area of 41 km2 and is not heavily populated, it is relative underdeveloped. It has been recently declared an "Ecosystem of European Importance" because it hosts wild pigeons, rare cat vipers and sand snakes, black headed hawks, sea birds, and an occasional monk seal.

The island was named after Sikinos the son of Thoas, who was banished from Limnos, and was set adrift in a chest. The chest was washed here and Thoas was recovered by a sea nymph.

Sikinos was famous in antiquity for its wine.

Charts

Satellite view of Sikinos
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BA
1037 Nisís Falkonera to Nísos Ios
Imray-Tetra
G33 Southern Cyclades (West)
NIMA
54320 Kiklades Nisoi to Kriti
Greek
415 Ydra to Sikinos

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

  • Goast Guard - VHF channel 12
  • Olympia Radio - VHF channels 26 & 87

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

Approaches to Sikinos are straightforward.

Check-in facilities

Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.

Ports and Popular Stops

Ports

Skala

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World icon.png 36°40.5′N, 25°08.7′E
Skala or Alopronia (Αλοπρόνια) is the harbor and only anchorage in Sikinos. The harbour is shallow with very limited room to manoeuvre and little space for yachts. In June 2009 there were depths of only 2.5 meters in the approaches. Larger yachts beware! Limited mooring options are either alongside the small quay or anchoring off, although the harbour is shallow and very rocky.

Warning: There are lots of rocks on west side of the little harbor.

Anchorages

None.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Yacht Services and Repairs

Marine Stores

None.

Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
N/A (Not Available)
Water
N/A
Electricity
N/A

Offshore Islands

None.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

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Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available?


Laundry

N/A.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

N/A.

Garbage Disposal

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Transportation

There are daily boats to Folegandros and Ios and ferries 4-5 times a week to Piraeus.

Routes/Passages To/From

Cruiser's Friends

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Forum Discussions

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External Links

References & Publications

See Greece.

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