Chora

 

It is Schoinousa main village.  It is a small, classic white, beautiful and characteristic cyclades village. It is located at  150 meters from the sea level.  To reach it from Mersini you will need either a ride from one of the hotels/kind villagers or a hard and steep walk.

 

The village is always full of life. In summertime and holidays period most of the tourist will stay in one of the  hotels/room rentals and spend the nights in the main square and restaurants across the village. In wintertime and off season, locals will spend off work time in the few open bars and restaurants and will share the main square as if it was the village living room. Atmosphere is amazing all year round, with its peak in late spring early summer.

 

It is worth visiting the island off season, particularly in early spring. The landscape is completely different from what you would normally expect. The island is incredibly green and full of all of kind of flowers.

 

It is also worth visiting during easter time. The village becomes incredibly lively. 

 

There are different events during summer worth attending. The funniest one and probably the most peculiar is the dunkey race, held in mid August. Most locals will attend it and so most tourists.

 

Chora is also known for its quality food. Restaurants are generally very good and serve traditional Greek dishes and local products.

 

There are no real supermarkets, just a couple of local shops that will sell basic food and non food products. There is one pubblic phone and a couple of restaurants have wifi connection. Since July 2012 there is a little space dedicated to local artists and a shop selling apparel.

 

There is no hospital, just a local doctor that depending on your medical needs will decide if to transfer you to Naxos, Athens or be taken care in the island.