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The Serene Charm of Sikinos
There are many islands in the Cyclades, all of the them with beautiful, sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, but each has its own unique characteristics. In Sikinos, it is its serene charm that wins over visitors.
Sikinos (ancient Oinoe...
Environment
Sikinos First Greek Island to Say No to Plastic Straws
The Municipality of Sikinos, along with the Sea Change ecology organization and the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation, will be banishing the use of plastic straws on the island, according to Naxospress.gr.
Under the new ecological program, the island municipality, businesses and...
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Greek Reporter Journalist, Babis Petrakis, Honored in Sikinos Island
Greek Reporter and Star Channel journalist Babis Petrakis was honored in a ceremony in Sikinos for his reports on the Aegean island.
Petrakis through a series of broadcasts for Star Channel highlighted the natural beauty as well as the problems...
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Sikinos' Captain Bids Impressive Farewell to Summer Season Amid Dives and Manoeuvres [video]
Local residents from the Cycladic island of Sikinos - between more popular island hotspots Ios and Folegandros - bid farewell to summer with their traditional diving into the backwaves of the Adamantios Korais passenger boat. As the last tourists...
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Foreigner Families Charmed by Sikinos
It seems that Sikinos, a small Greek island in the southern Cyclades, has charmed many Germans, Norwegians and Swedish, who have bought abandoned houses and renovated them to enjoy the island’s serenity in spring and autumn.
About 15 foreigner families...
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Sikinos’s Priests are Multitalented
Sikinos, a small island in the Cyclades, has every reason to be proud of its two priests. Father Spyridon Vourlakos, served at the age of 16 at the Hellenic Navy and worked as a cook on ships to help...
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A Greek Vacation Dilemma: The Ionian Islands or the Cyclades?
With the coming of winter soon, it will be time for hopeful travelers to face one of the most pleasant dilemmas in planning next year's vacation: Should I visit the islands of the Ionian Sea or the Aegean?
It is...
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20 Greek Islands With a Different Feel for Every Traveler
There is a Greek island for everyone, whether you want endless sandy beaches, magical villages, turquoise waters, or any combination!
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10 Breathtaking, Little-known Greek Islands
The Greek islands are well-known for their natural beauty. Some of them are synonymous with summer vacations and are extremely popular tourist destinations worldwide. However, there are some lesser-known islands that can satisfy every visitor while providing serenity, relaxation,...
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Folegandros: An Unspoiled Greek Island Paradise
Folegandros is for those who are looking to experience a more simple and unforgettable Greek island vacation
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Your Ultimate Summer Guide to Greek Island Hopping
There is plenty for everyone. Here is your definitive guide to enjoying and getting to know the islands of Greece for the summer of 2021.
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Dramatic Sea Smoke Blankets Cycladic Islands in Greece
Residents and visitors to the Cycladic Islands in Greece woke up to a dramatic sight on Friday morning, as dense fog, called "sea smoke," blanketed the islands.
The phenomenon occurs when very cold air moves over very warm water. Often,...
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The Best Greek Islands for a Quiet Vacation
A holiday to the Greek Islands can be so many different things: adventure, a beach break, a trip back in time, or a week-long party.
Economy
Five Greek Islands Considered At Risk Due to Wind Farm Construction
The organization Europa Nostra announced on Thursday that they have symbolically placed five Greek islands on their list of endangered cultural heritage sites because of what they consider the risk of their landscapes being destroyed by the construction of...
Environment
Greek Kayakers Set Out on Aegean Adventure for a Good Cause
Two Greek environmentalists set off from Greek shores in their kayaks on Monday, intending to paddle to ten Aegean islands in order to raise awareness about pollution in the seas.
Angelos Christofidis, founder of the South Evian Gulf kayaking team,...