Chora (Panagia) on Schinoussa

Chora (or Panagia) is a charming little village, it only takes a few minutes to get to know. The main street that runs through the village is basically the only street, in addition there are only a few alleys. I filmed the whole main street one year, I started at one end and walked the street slowly until I reached the end. I met a man on a donkey, a smiling priest and a newborn donkey baby with its mother. When I had filmed the whole village I had used 4 minutes of film. Chora is not bigger than that.

The main street in Chora in one direction.

The main street of Chora in the other direction.

Chora is the most genuine village in the Small Cyclades if you ask me.

It is a village that one easily falls in love with, here is a natural charm that is almost impossible not to fall head over heels for. The village lies on a high hill and the view of the sea is spectacular. Along the main street is a few pensions, a few shops, a few tavernas and cafes. Car traffic is minimal, donkeys is still a common means of transport. It is a delight to sit in one of the cafes and absorb the everyday life, stress does not exist, often one becomes seated for a long time.

This cafe is in the middle of the main street and is passed by everyone at some point during the day.

I like to sit here for a long time and study the Greek everyday life.

To the left are the beaches Almyros and Lioliou and to the right Livadi beach.

Two of the tavernas stand out from the rest: Kira Pothiti and Deli. Kira Pothiti lies strategically on the main street. Deli lies to the right on the main street (if you come from the port). They serves incredible culinary food, so delicious that it is hard to believe that you are in Greece. But you are, it is particularly noticeable when you look out over the breathtaking valley, you see all the way to Santorini. The food is so fantastic that it is worth going here even if you are on another island. Do not miss.

Restaurant Deli in Chora serves very good Greek food.

Good lunch at Restaurant Deli.

Taverna Kira Pothiti in Chora.

The bakery is on the road to Messaria. The baker is tired in the morning, sometimes there is no fresh bread until after eleven in the morning. As you understand there is no beach in Chora, the nearest beach is Tsigouri.

ATM is available. The bakery is on the road to Mesaria. The baker is morning tired, sometimes there is not fresh bread until after eleven in the morning. As you realize, there is no beach in Chora, the nearest beach is Tsigouri.

Cafe Peri in Chora.

Café Hara is a nice cafe and a popular photo spot.

One of the alleys in Chora.

Agio Filaretos church in Chora.

I think everyone who has visited Schinoussa has met Margarita at some point. She is like a mascot for Schinoussa and she usually sits along the main street of Chora. Margarita is one of the cutest old ladies I have met in Greece.

Here my shadow stands on the main street, scouting for Margarita.

Margarita often sits here and philosophizes about life.

The sunset from Chora is very beautiful.

ACCOMMODATION IN CHORA

The range of hotels and pensions is small. Room renters meet all boats if they have available rooms. As always, it is best to book a room in advance. Then you will be picked up at the port, otherwise you have to walk all the way up to Chora. Below are suggestions for good hotels in Chora.

Book Paralos Lodging here »

Book Ailouros Summer Hotel here »

Book other hotels on Schinoussa here »

WHAT YOU MUST NOT MISS WHEN YOU ARE IN CHORA

Don't miss the cute port, which you can read about here »

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