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.

The Folklore Museum of Sikinos is in the island's Chora.

It is housed in an old mill and the building alone is an attraction. In the Folklore Museum of Sikinos, you can see collection of utensils, agricultural tools and all the equipment that was used for producing olive oil in the past.

Episkopi is in the western part of Sikinos island.

Episkopi is a Christian church, but what is very important for the island is the place where it is actually built. This seems to be the place where the first inhabitants of Sikinos had settled, while excavations revealed ruins that some say belong to the temple of Apollo and others in a later Roman building, probably mausoleum. A sign of the existence of an older building are the two Doric columns on the left and right of the church's door.

Not only is Episkopi worth visiting, but also the path you will walk is as beautiful as the temple.

The Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi is situated in Chora, in Sikinos.

It was establisehd in 1690. The Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi is perched on a rock at a pretty inaccessible point. Its location combined with its fortification, made the monastery a retreat for the islands' inhabitants during pirate raids.

Inside the monastery you will find the church of Zoodochos Pigi, the typical white traditional Cycladic church. The monastery operated until 1834 hosting nuns, but their small number allowed King Otto to order its closing.

Today the Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi is one of the most beautiful sights on the island. It is worth visiting to admire the church and the rest buildings of the monastery. But the main reason is the panoramic view of the island and the entire Aegean. In fact, if you come here the right time, you will enjoy one of the best sunsets of your holidays.

Black Cave is in the western part of Sikinos island.

The Black Cave is the largest cave in the island, also considered one of the largest in Cyclades. It's completely unspoiled, so the visitor will be confronted with its pure natural form without any human interference.

Black Cave can only be reached by sea, so you'll need to charter a boat (or use your own).

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.