Each summer, a series of cultural events called "Giortes Sikinou", takes place in Sikinos. Music concerts, theatrical performances, painting and photography exhibitions, lectures and literary evenings fill the summer in Sikinos with art and culture.
More information about Giortes Sikinou and the program can be found in the Municipality of Sikinos, phone 22860 51238.
Sikinos, like every place in Greece, maintains its customs and traditions over the years.
Adding to that, several festivals and celebrations are organized in Sikinos, including:
• July 1, feast Agion Anargyron
• 27th of July, feast Agiou Padeleimona
• August 6, feast of the Saviour
• August 15, feast of Panagia (Virgin Mary)
• September 14, feast of Stavros (the Cross)
These fairs gather the entire island. It makes no difference whether you are a visitor or a local, they all share food and drink and celebrate in the traditional manner until morning.
Choosing Sikinos for holidays, you consciously decide to give away with the cosmopolitan water sports, water slides etc. and engage in direct contact with nature. This is generously offered by Sikinos in your vacations.
Sikinos is an ideal destination for those who love hiking. Excellent routes and paths await for you to walk and discover the natural beauty of the island. Do not forget to pass by Episkopi, while many of the island's trails will lead you to beautiful beaches. There, you can have a calm and relaxed swim and if you wish you can also dive and explore virgin depths waiting for you to discover their secrets.
Your holidays in Sikinos will make you feel closer to nature and your own self...
Maltas beach is in the northeastern part of Sikinos island.
The beach has lovely sand and fantastic turquoise waters where you can enjoy a quiet swim, as there is nothing else in the area except for nature and swimmers.
To reach Maltas beach you will need to hike a lot through a path, otherwise you have to approach it by sea.
Ai Giannis beach is in the southern part of Sikinos.
Ai Giannis is a small beach with a fairly big degree of difficulty if you try to approach it by land. You will need to walk a lot in pretty rough tracks, so this is offered for hikers. Yet, for those who choose Ai Giannis beach, a great reward awaits. Apart from swimming in crystal clear waters, they will also find a well with drinking water!
Santorineika beach is in the southeastern part of Sikinos island.
The beach got its name from the boats that came from Santorini to load goods from Sikinos. Santorineika beach is covered with small pebbles and is quite sheltered from the northerly winds. In its crystal clear blue waters you will enjoy an amazing, relaxing swim.
To reach Santorineika beach you will have to walk a lot following the island's trails. Another preferable and certainly more convenient way to approach it is from the sea.
