Sifnos has a triangular shape, with many mountains, hills and fertile valleys covered by olive and almond trees.
The island is situated 75 nautical miles from Piraeus.
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It has an area of 74 square km and a coastline of 70 km in length, with many picturesque coves and small inlets.
Sifnos has about 2000 permanent inhabitants.
The highest point of Sifnos is the Profitis Ilias hill that rises at 680 metres and is located in the central part of the island.
Sifnos has no lakes or rivers but many water streaming from the mountains such as the Leivadas stream which is 5, 5 kilometres long and passes through the central part of the island and pours into the bay of Kamares. |
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The many stone-paved paths uniting the picturesque villages and the beaches of the island make it a real pleasure for long and unforgettable walks.
The capital of Sifnos is Apollonia and the main harbour is Kamares.
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