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Sifnos, one of the richest in folk tradition, history and color of all the Cyclade’s island, is offered for those who are not simply enough in golden sandy beaches.
The traditional villages with the distinctive Cycladic white color, the blooming flower beds, the stone windmills and the blue domes of countless small chapels that are scattered throughout the island, create the perfect holiday setting.
You will find it all on this island. Sifnos has trails in the mountains, stunning sunsets behind hills, beautiful beaches and steep cliffs.
The old capital of Sifnos is a real Castle, a characteristic example of Venetian architecture, with its atmospheric cobbled streets sprouting through the walls. The sea view from the back of the village is stunning, with or without sunset.
Evenings in Sifnos begin and end at the small alleys in Apollonia, the country of the island. Walking through the paved streets, you can buy souvenirs, taste the traditional dishes and enjoy a drink. Don’t forget to taste the local food as well as more special dishes influenced by international cuisine in restaurants that exist in the alleys. Enjoy one or more drinks in scenic bars and cafes that you will find open until the first morning hours, as here, in the famous “Steno” of Apollonia, beats the heart of the nightlife of Sifnos.
Although Kamares is the beach opposite the port, it is very clear and large enough to fit everyone. Lying in the sand and staring around the port is excellent. And if you ask for more fun, you will hear music and see a lot of people having fun at the two beach bars on the beach.
Don’t leave Sifnos unless you take a stroll through the most beautiful area of the island, with imposing mansions and the sophisticated atmosphere, Artemonas. Stop and see these neoclassical houses that look like palaces, smell the bougainvilleas and taste sweet flavors to the most wonderful pastry shop in the village. Do not leave Artemonas unless you buy local cookies with anise!
Perhaps the most photographed image of Sifnos, the chapel of Chrysopigi on the edge of the rock that looks like a boat sailing in the sea, is also a favorite spot for diving in the crystal clear waters just below. Following the carriageway towards Platis Gialos, at the south side of Sifnos, and making a left turn at the last crossing before Platis Gialos, the visitor sets eyes on one of the most beautiful and famous images all over the world, the sacred rock of Chrissopigi.
The sacred rock with the snowy-white building, the almost absent vegetation, the vastity of the Aegean Sea and the peaceful magnificence of the space, compose a lovely environment, a real optical pleasure for the one who faces it.
At the left side of Chrissopigi, there is the picturesque gulf of Apokofto, with its clean emerald waters.
Before becoming a book, Nicholas Tselementes was an amazing Greek cook who was born and lived in Sifnos. Just one kilometer outside Apollonia, the village Exampela is offered not only for afternoon walks on its streets, but also to admire the Museum of Byzantine Art, hosted in the monastery of Panagia Vrisi, and the ancient tower of the 6th century BC.
You can reach Vathi either with the public transportation, which has very often itineraries, or by car following the signs from Platis Gialos and Apollonia.
Vathi is a beautiful picturesque village with a sandy beach with yellow sand and deep blue waters, which is one of the biggest beaches of Sifnos. Its gulf with the calm crystal-clear sea is fascinating.
Here you shall find traditional taverns, patisseries with traditional sweets, cafeterias, as well as workshops and pottery stores, where the visitor can find the famous ceramic products of Sifnos’ and watch in person the way they are manufactured.
Vathi is also ideal for water sports!
Do not leave Sifnos if you haven’t see Cheronissos. Located in the northernmost part of the island and has a wild beauty that will blow your mind.
It is a beautiful village of fishermen, protected in a small gulf, which maintains a unique simplicity. The two taverns on the beach are literally built on the sea. Whichever moment of the day you visit it, you shall be surprised by the calm, which is interrupted only by the sound of the fishing boats passing by the little port.
At Cheronissos there are picturesque fish-taverns, cafe-snack bar and a mini-market. At the small pottery which is open by the sea, one can find beautiful handmade utensils of traditional Sifnos’ art, manufactured with unique inspiration.
Sifnos is the ideal island for those who love hiking. The fans of hiking will have the chance to follow many alternative paths. Get a map of the paths from the island’s stores and start exploring the island or if you need a guide, contact the travel agencies of the island to get information on how to participate in the organized walks that take place.
Kamares is about 5 km away from Apollonia. It is the main port facility of the island and the largest coastal settlement. Kamares is the most famous and highly beloved beach, which in recent years has been awarded with the Blue Flag several times. In Kamares you will find a large sandy beach, which is organized in many places, as many of the restaurants and cafes in the area have tables and sun loungers on the sand. It is an ideal choice for families, as its crystal clear waters are very shallow and calm. The tamarisk tilted to the sand and the beach bars give a cheerful note to the already uplifted summer mood.
Platis Gialos is one of the largest sandy beaches on the island and is the most popular choice of visitors. Platis Gialos beach is awarded every year with the Blue Flag of the European Union, fulfilling the strict criteria of the program. Crystal clear waters caress the sandy beach and the water games are endless. A beautiful attraction in the area include is The White tower, located 1.5 kilometers northeast of the beach, one of the 77 ancient towers – fractures of the island and one of the best preserved.
Vathi is located in the west, 10 kilometers from the capital Apollonia. It is one of the most beautiful and largest sandy beaches of the island with the protected “sandy lilies” blooming near the 15th of August. The settlement is also popular for the many hidden taverns serving fresh fish next to the wave.
A windless port and fishing village, 7 km from Apollonia, Faros was a port of Sifnos until 1883 and was named after the ancient tower on the beach. The beach of Glyphos, so called from a well with sweet water that exists there since ancient times, is located on the right side of the beach of Faros.
From Glyfos begins a beautiful paved path leading to the beach of Apokoftos and Chrysopigi.
To the east of the beach of Faros is the remote sandy beach “Fasolou” overlooking the Monastery of Stavros and Chrysopigi.
The rocks at Chrysopigi are a favourite jumping off point for many swimmers. East of the church is the sandy beach of ‘Apokoftou’ with its crystal-clear azure waters. The only buildings are the two restaurants right on the sands. From there, begins a cobbled pathway leading to the beach of Glyfos in Faros. West of the church is “Saoures”, a small secluded pebble beach.
Cherronissos is the northernmost beach of the island and is 15 km from Apollonia. It is a picturesque fishing village with a small sandy beach. Here there are taverns, a small grocery store, a few rooms to let and a traditional pottery workshop.
This is a small pebble beach, 14 km from Apollonia and one kilometer outside Cherronisos.
There are two café restaurants which provide umbrellas and sun beds for bathers.
Fykiada is a small sandy beach between Platis Gialos and the bay of Vathi. Near the beach is the chapel of Agios Georgios. Behind the chapel is one of the oldest olive trees on the island and there are traces of the old cart road.
The beach is accessible from the sea and from the footpaths that start out from Platis Gialos or Vathi.
A: Platis Gialos, 84003, Sifnos
P: +302284071536 – +30.6984496911
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Platis Gialos, 84003, Sifnos
Tel: +302284071536 – +30.6984496911
E: info@ktimavrisiana.gr
MHTE: 1172Κ132Κ1293701
