The Church of Agios Georgios (St. George) is located in the village of Iraklia. It was built in 1834 and was remodeled in 1887. It is a small temple with an antique wooden iconostasis and a traditional stone floor. Every year, the day of St. George is celebrated in the church yard with food for everyone who is there.

The Cave of Agios Ioannis (St. John) of Iraklia is one of the largest in the Cyclades, featuring a rich and impressive maze of stalactites and stalagmites as well as a rare kind of stalagmitic substance which is called ''cave-milk". The cave is 30 minutes on foot from Vourkaria Bay.

The entrance to the cave is very small and you need to be careful not to hit your head when you enter. Opposite the entrance of the cave there is another cave which is said to have been the cave of Giant Polyphemus.

Kalotaritissa is a picturesque fishing village situated at the foot of Papas mountain in the northeastern side of the island. The few houses of the village are made of stone, with blue and green doors and windows. The church of St. George follows the same style. One of the main characteristics of the island is the old cedar trees that can be found on the surrounding hills.

This is an idyllic location, close to Mersini settlement, with a spring of drinking water near the shade of a plane tree. The elderly thought that the source of water comes from Ikaria. The feast of St. Sophia takes place here on September 17th every year.

This is a white church, with a blue dome and an ornate bell tower. It is located in the center of the capital city.

Livadi (aka Mourto Bay), is the largest and most popular beach of Iraklia, in the northeastern coast, opposite Venetiko islet. There is fine white sand and shallow water for several meters from the shore and there is also the view of the Castle on the background. On the beach there are trees, stone benches and a net for beach volley.

The bay of Alimia hosts two beautiful beaches located on the southwestern coast of the island. Both are sandy and protected by the winds, with beautiful waters. One of them also has natural shade thanks to a small rock that looks like a cave. The trademark of the beach is the "carcass" of a German seaplane that fell here during the Second World War.

The beach is accessible by the sea. You can also reach it on foot but the route is too long so it is suitable only for hiking enthusiasts.

Tsigouri is the most popular beach of Schinoussa and it is just 450 meters from the town. It is a 350 meters wide beach with sand, large trees and clear waters ideal for everyone.

On the beach there is beach bar, a restaurant and rooms with a view of Iraklia. You can reach it on foot (5 min.) by the dirt road that starts from Chora but there is a limited parking space.

Psili Ammos is one of the most beautiful beaches of Schinoussa, near the village of Messaria, on the northeastern coast of the island. It is only 60 m. long but the landscape is unique, with golden sand dunes, crystal clear water and trees for shade. It can be windy at times, but the beauty of the landscape will make it up to you.

Kedros Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches of Donoussa. It is located in a small bay in the south of the island. The golden sand and clear blue waters will definitely fascinate you. 

You can reach it by car from the ring road that stops just above the beach and from there via paved path leading to the beach. Also there is a path that connects the beach with the village of Messaria. Alternatively you can get here by one of the local boats.