Schinias is a historic settlement in the Heraklion prefecture, built in the heart of the Cretan hinterland, in an area that combines mountainous relief with rich agricultural tradition.

The village is situated at a key location, serving as a junction for significant road axes of the region, such as the Charakas-Marthas provincial road and the Agia Semni provincial road.

The social and spiritual life of the settlement is inextricably linked to the history of education and local production. Schinias houses the Skinias Elementary School, which operates in a building of great significance for the local community, as it formerly hosted the regional Junior High School. The daily life of the residents revolves around the main road axis, where traditional meeting points and workshops preserving the art of local gastronomy and traditional products are located.

A tour of Schinias reveals an authentic Cretan destination, where the natural environment with surrounding hills and crops offers a sense of tranquility. Due to its strategic location near Ini and Charakas, Schinias is an ideal stop for those wishing to discover the cultural heritage and natural treasures of the hinterland, such as the neighboring artificial lake of the Ini dam.