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SIFNOS

Sifnos

APOLLONIA

apollonia

Apollonia or Stavri, as the locals call it, is the capital of the island. It is built amphitheatrically on three hills, almost in the center of the island. Walking in the cobblestone paths, you will b...

KAMARES

kamares

In village Kamares is the island's port, 6km from Apollonia. It is the biggest coastal village in the island. With unique natural beauties and a graphic settlement, is a pole of attraction for many vi...

PLATIS GIALOS

platis gialos

The beach of Platis Gialos is the most cosmopolitan beach of the island. It is in the south part of the island, 12km from Apollonia. It's the most beautiful beach in Sifnos and one of the biggest of C...

FAROS

faros

Faros is the most graphic fish village in Sifnos. It located 7km southeastern of Apollonia. It is the safest and best- protected from the winds port of the island, as it is surrounded by three capes (...

ARTEMONAS

artemonas

Artemonas is one of the most beautiful villages in Sifnos. It is 2km north of Apollonia. Distinguishes for its baronial feature, as there are many mansions and neoclassic villas with gardens and yards...

KASTRO

kastro

Kastro is one of the villages that every visitor should see and walk in its graphic paths. The region where this small Kastropolitia is, is inhabited since archaic times. The medieval settlement is bu...

VATHI

vathi

In the west part of the island is the small coastal village Vathi. The closed homonym cove protects the graphic settlement that is a characteristic specimen of the architecture of Cyclades islands. Yo...

CHRYSOPIGI

chrysopigi

Chrysopigi is a small peninsula 10km south of Apollonia. Enjoy the idyllic scenery, the golden beaches and the blue waters. Small coves create sceneries of unique beauty, while the isolated beaches of...

HERRONISOS

herronisos

Herronisos is a traditional fish village,with a beautiful sandy beach. It is located in the region of Artemonas in the northest part of the island. It is famous for the Pottery Workshops that function...

PANO PETALI

pano petali

The graphic village Pano Petali is on the road from Apollonia to Artemona. It is worth visiting the church of Saint John and enjoy the magnificent view from the church's yard. You will see the baronia...

AGIOS LOUKAS

agios loukas

Agios Loukas is in the region of Artemonas. It is small, graphic village with many churches built around the settlement. Its name is due to the homonym church. The village begins from the bridge of Go...

EXABELA

exabela

Exabela is a rural village, 2km southeastern of Apollonia, on the road to Faros. In its entrance are Arades that impress every visitor. It is a row of ten windmills. Some of them are deserted, others ...

KATAVATI

katavati

Katavati is a beautiful village in the banks of Prophet Elia's hill. It is 3km south of Apollonia. Its settlement, true to traditional architecture impresses every visitor. <br. It is worth visiting t...

AGIOS LOUKAS

agios loukas

The village owes its name to the church of Saint Loukas in the settlement. It is a small graphic village with labyrinth narrow cobblestone pavements. White houses and beautiful churches with the chara...

About Sifnos

Sifnos, the island with endless natural beauties, white traditional settlements, numerous churches and hospitable people. Sifnos combines the authentic charming of Cyclades islands with its own personal identity. The island's rich history is revealed in every path and the alteration of sceneries keep the visitors interest. Touring around Sifnos can be full of surprises and satisfies all tastes. Archaeological sites, churches, monasteries, green lands and wild hilly bulks, endless beaches and small protected coves play their own game with waves. This special island belongs to the complex of west Cyclades islands. It is located between the islands of Serifos, Kimolos and Antiparos. It has an extend of 74sq.km and a coastline of 70 km. The highest mountain of the island, Prophet Elia, has a 680m height. During the last years, Sifnos has gained big rumor. Its port, Kamares, every summer is full of travelers who come to this hospitable island to spend their holidays. In Apollonia, Sifnos' capital, and in every village of the island, you will find hotels and rooms to let providing high standard facilities. Among others, in Sifnos you will enjoy good food. The homeland of Nikos Tselementes is famous for its traditional recipes. The most famous dishes are revithokeftedes, revithada, ampelofasoula with skordalia, revithia in the oven and capersalad.The local cheeses distinguish for their quality. Try mizithra and manoura. As for dessert prefer the local sweets. Amigdalota, voutimata, pasteli, bourekia and kourabiedes are some of those. At night Sifnos shows her other identity. In the paths of Apollonia you can find bars with greek and foreign music. While in the clubs with live music, the feast lasts till next morning.