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Sifnos Excursions: Things to do and to see on Sifnos, Sightseeing, Cyclades

 

 

Sifnos belongs to the West Cyclades and it is famous for its pottery and its cuisine... The visitors are usually charmed by the scenic whitewashed villages, the pottery workshops and the traditional taverns. Isolated chapels and the Medieval settlement of the Castle give a certain feature, along with the seaside settlements and the beaches.

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Sifnos offers a wide variety of activities and sites of interest. Have a look below at the things you can do and see while being on this magnificent island!

Below you will find all the Sifnos highlights, fun things to do, the most famous spots and activities on the island, as well as all the information you need when planning a visit to the villages, the beaches and the museums of Sifnos. For the better understanding of each location you can always check our map.
 
:: Apollonia village

Location:
In the centre of the island
Description: The capital of Sifnos, very picturesque and typical Cycladic village. It took its name in the pre-Christian times, when the island used to be the place of cult of god Apollo.
Nearest beach: Kamares
Apollonia Village, Sifnos
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:: Kastro village

Location:
3 km East of Apollonia
Description: The former capital of Sifnos, now built on the ruins of the ancient city. Beautiful Venetian mansions and other buildings show its wealthy past. The island's prettiest resort.
Nearest beach: Seralia
Kastro village, Sifnos
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:: Chrissopigi Beach

Location: 8 km Southeast of Apollonia
Description: One of the most picturesque spots on Cyclades, a magical picture with the little bays around and the Monastery of Chrissopigi on the rock.
Nearest village: Faros
Chrissopigi beach
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:: Mines of Sifnos

Location:
On the east coast
Description: Sifnos has a rich history in gold and silver mines. Modern excavations have not revealed traces of gold but there are signs of silver and lead mines at Agios Sostis on the east coast.

The Mines, Sifnos
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:: Ancient towers

Location:
In different parts of the island
Description: There are watch towers built in antiquity for protection reasons. They are impressive and really worth visiting.
Ancient towers, Sifnos
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:: Monastery of Prophet Ilias Ypsilos

Location:
In the village of Katavati
Description: The oldest structure of the island, built in the highest peak. The complex is surounded by walls, underground galleries, cells and basement rooms for the accommodation of the visitors.
Monastery of Prophet Ilias Ypsilos
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:: Plati Gialos Beach

Location:
9 km from Apollonia village
Description: The most popular and touristy beach of Sifnos and the longest in the Cyclades. Nearby are the ruins of the Hellenistic tower "Aspropyrgos".
Nearest village: Plati Gialos
Plati Gialos beach, Sifnos
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:: Archaeological site of Agios Andreas

Location:
On the way to Vathi village from Apollonia
Description: The ancient town unearthed here was Mycenaean. The most important finding was the acropolis or citadel that lies on the top of the hill and is called the St. Andrews Castle. The site is one of the best examples of Mycenaean fortifications in the whole of Cyclades. Though the climb to the top of the hill is steep and tiring and could take a while, the rewards are completely worth the effort.
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