Schinoussa (Σχοινούσα), also Schinousa and Shinousa, is an island in the Small Cyclades islands in Greece. Its population, not including visitors, is 206.

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Schinoussa is a small island south of Naxos, between Koufonissia and Heraklia. It has smooth hills and valleys and fertile land. Its climate is mild and predictable.

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Mersini (the port), Chora or Panagia (1200m from the port, built on a small hill at the time of the pirates’ invasions and has a great panoramic view) and Messaria.

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• Archipelagos Boutique Hotel, ☏ +306980982990, [email protected]​. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Stone bungalows with swimming pool and a sea view. It is on the south side of Schinoussa in front of Tsigouri beach and 600m from the village. €80-150, including buffet breakfast. (updated Oct 2016)
• Africanis Suites Schinoussa, Schinoussa (Centre of Schinoussa Town, 500m from the beach), ☏ +302112343770, [email protected]. (updated Jul 2021)

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• Surrounding islands: Ofidoussa or Fidou (only a few metres from Schinoussa), Argilos in the south and Aspronisi in the southeast.