Sifnos

Sifnos is located between the islands of Kimolos, Serifos, Paros and Milos, in Greece. The island's distance from Piraeus port is 75 nautical miles. The port is at Kamares.

Chora (Apollonia or Stauri), the capital of the island, is characterized by the authentic island architecture with white houses, the flat roofs (in order to collect the valuable rainwater in cisterns), the “flaros” (earthen chimney covers on the rooftops), beautiful bougainvillea that thrive in courtyards, cobbled streets, churches and the wonderful view to the endless blue of Aegean sea.

The island of Sifnos has to present a rich cultural history and folklore, with many monuments and settlements testify to the remarkable growth both in antiquity and in modern course. At the same time, remarkable customs have their roots deep in time and maintain the tradition of the place.

Chora (Apollonia or else Stauri), the capital of the island, is characterized by the authentic island architecture with white houses, the clay chimneys on the roofs of houses, beautiful bougainvillea that thrive in courtyards, cobbled streets, churches and the wonderful view to the endless blue of Aegean sea.

The main attractions of the island is the Castle, the Archaeological Museum in Kastro, the Folklore museum in Apollonia, the Folk Art Museum in Apollonia, the Museum of Ecclesiastic Art in the Moni Vrysianis, the Acropolis of Kastro, the Acropolis of Agios Andreas, the Acropolis of Agios Nikitas, the Acropolis of Profitis Ilias, the White Tower (Aspros Pirgos) in Pantokratoras, the Black Tower (Mavros Pirgos) in Exabela, the Tower in Kade, the Sanctuary Of The Nymphs in Kamares, the Ancient Tumulus of “Soroudi” in Pantokratoras, the Monastery of Panagia Chrisopigi the protector of Sifnos, the Monastery of Vryssiani in Exambella, Panagia "Geraniofora" in Apollonia, the Monastery of Theologos the Mougos in Apollonia, the Monastery of Stavros in Faros and the Monastery of Taxiarchis of the Skafi in Apollonia.

The natural beauty of Sifnos island is an attraction for hikers. Traditional mule paths, some dating from Classical times, criss-cross the island and open up unexpected views of the magnificent landscape. They lead to lonely beaches, remote mountain scenery, secret valleys and many unspoiled hamlets.

The Paths of Sifnos are :

1) Katavati – Apollonia - Artemonas

2) Artemonas – Panagia Poulati - Castle

3) Apollonia - Exampela

4) Agios Minas – Agios Sostis - Metaleia

5) Cheronisos - Agios Georgios

6) Faros - Chrisopigi

7) Platis Gialos – Moni Panagias “the mountain”

8) Katavati – Acropolis of Agios Andreas

9) Katavati – Moni Profitis Ilias

10) Katavati – Moni of Agios Ioannis (Mougos) – Agios Eleutherios – Kamares – Toso Nero

11) Katavati – Mauro Chorio - Vathi

Sifnos has many beautiful beaches to satisfy even the most demanding visitor. Other are sandy, pebble others, others are rocky coastline, but all have turquoise clear water that you can not resist their charm.

The idyllic beaches of the island are :

Chrisopigi, Kamares, Platis Gialos, Epta Martyres, Cheronisos, Saoures, Apokofto, Faros, Fasolou, Glyfo, Seralia, Vathi, Ormos of Castle, Fykiada, Gialoudia, Vroulidia, Kontos, Poulati, Tsopos and Tsocha.

Sifnos is a hospitable island of the Cyclades, in Greece. It is a very popular summer resort, where there is something for everyone, known as a cosmopolitan island with landscapes of natural beauty and amazing beaches and vivid nightlife.

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