Event· Sikinos· Greece — Cyclades
Sikinos Panigyria
36° 41.8′ N · 25° 7.2′ E · approximate
Village church festivals with music and dancing that the whole island turns out for. On an island of about 250 people, visitors are welcomed in.
Practical
Position approx: the Panagia Pantanassa church in Kastro (OSM). Feasts reported by the municipality: Profitis Ilias (around 20 July; the 2026 report is dated 20 July), Agios Panteleimonas (late July; in 2026 it moved to the Pantanassa church and main square). The Pantanassa's own feast is on the first Sunday of Lent. The Zoodochos Pigi icon is carried in procession to Chrysopigi Monastery each year (date not given). There are plans to revive the 15 August celebration at Episkopi. Confirm dates locally each year.
Best for
An authentic island celebration
Season
Mainly Jul-Aug
Nearby
- Kapari (Chora, Sikinos)Right here
- Klimataria (Chora, Sikinos)Right here
- To Steki tou Garbi (Chora, Sikinos)Right here
- Zagoraios Bakery (Chora, Sikinos)Right here
- Sikinos Chora & Kastro0.1 NM away
- Sikinos Hiking Network0.1 NM away
- Chrysopigi Monastery (Sikinos)0.3 NM away
- Chrysopigi Monastery Walk (Sikinos)0.3 NM away