Kamares

Kamares is the port of Sifnos and one of the biggest coastal villages. At the opposite side of the bay and in small distance, it is found the village of Agia Marina. In the area there are a lot of potteries in which you will admire the production of traditional ceramics. In the taverns of Kamares you will taste the traditional cuisine of Sifnos after swimming in the crystal water of the sandy beach of Kamares. More...

Artemonas

Artemonas is a beautiful graphic mountain village hardly one kilometre from Apollonia, famous for its high-class style and the traditional mazy lanes. In the past it was a separate community that together with Apollonia they were the centre of administration of Sifnos. Wandering in the narrow alleys of Artemonas you will admire the old mansions and the neo-classical villas that reveal the rich past. Taste traditional dishes and pastries in the local restaurants and patisseries of the area. Pay a visit in the area with the windmills in the top of the hill and the churches of Artemonas, ‘Panagia tis Ammou’ and ‘Panagia Koghi’, with chancel icons. More...

Apollonia

Apollonia is the capital of the island. With the traditional architecture of Cyclades that imposes white houses, the full of flowers courtyards and the traditional alleys, Apollonia is one of the most beautiful capitals of Cyclades. It is built amphitheatrically on three hills and includes the villages Ano Petali and Kato Petali, Katavati and Exampela. Except for being the commercial centre of Sifnos, Apollonia is the meeting point for the intense night life. More...

Vathi

Vathi is a graphic coastal village with great tradition in pottery. It is found in south-west of Apollonia, and is hiding from the wind in a windless bay. Vathi attracts many tourists due to crystal water, the astonishing beach and its natural beauty. It’s worth visiting the Monastery of ‘Taxiarxes’ (16th century), certain cells of which accommodate tourists. In Vathi you will find graphic little taverns serving fresh fish. More...

Kastro

Kastro, that means castle, is a characteristic village, typical in the old days, where the exterior walls of houses constitute the wall of the castle. Built on a hill, it offers panoramic view to the Aegean Sea and it is perhaps the most famous village of Sifnos. Dare to enter in the interior of Kastro and walk through the old entries-lodges of Kastro. Do not forget to visit also the archaeological museum of the area. In Kastro you will find small graphic taverns and cafes with splendid view. You can swim in the small beaches ‘Seralia’ and ‘Poulati’, below the homonym monastery ‘Panagia Poulati’. More...

Platys Gialos

Platys Gialos is a coastal settlement, famous for his beautiful and cosmopolitan beach that is one of the biggest in Cyclades. It is found 12 km south of Apollonia in an area full of gardens and olive groves. There are lots of potteries which are worth visiting and meet the local artists of clay. Opposite of the gulf of Platys Gialos, it is located a little island called Kitriani. The only sign of life in the islet is the temple of Virgin Mary of Kitriani. In the area you will find a fully equipped municipal camping as well as lots of fish taverns, cafeterias and coastally bars that will fill pleasantly the hours of your vacation. More...

Faros

The up to 1883 port of Sifnos is today a small fish-village protected from the surroundings three capes of Faros, Glyfo and Fasolou. In these capes there are also three unique sandy beaches where you can swim. A visit in the monastery of the Cross will reward you with a magic view to the monastery of Panagia Chrissopigi and the deep blue of the Aegean Sea. In the area you will find enough restaurants, fish-taverns and cafes. More...

Chrissopigi

Chrissopigi is an area with natural beauty that has taken its name from the monastery of Panagia Chrissopigi. A beautiful monastery with great history built on a rock in the sea. You will find two beaches, with crystal water but also taverns in which you can taste the local cuisine of Sifnos. More...

Cheronissos

Cheronissos is the most distant village of Sifnos, built in the depth of the homonym gulf for wind protection. The small traditional fish-village is located in the northern area of the island and constitutes a place to calm away from the noise. You will enjoy your swimming in the small beach and you will taste fresh fish in the fish-taverns of Cheronissos. More...