Greeka.com: Sifnos Reviews - Greece and the Greek Islands

General: Natural unspoiled beaches

Thu, 22 May 2008 08:11:22 GMT

The most characteristic feature of Sifnos is its natural, unspoiled beaches. Most of them are not organized, which is a good point because you avoid the noise. You just lie on the sand, under the hot sun and your umbrella. The second feature is the traditional food, especially in the taverns in the countryside. The dishes are healthy and mediterranean with lots of vegetables and delicious fruit...

General: Great place to relax

Thu, 22 May 2008 08:11:22 GMT

Great beaches for children at Kamares, Glyfo (Faros). Great beaches for everyone at Fasolou, Platys Gialos (more crowded), Vathy, Glyfo (or Vlycho). Best activity: Laying under the small trees at the beaches all day long! The village of Kastro is a great experience! Excellent food and local specialties. Try the Sifnos' specialties: "Kaparosalata" (caper salad), "mastelo" (stewed goat), "revith...

General: Beautiful Sifnos

Thu, 22 May 2008 08:11:22 GMT

Just returned from a 2 week break on Sifnos. A 17 hour journey to get there from the UK but well worth it; 1 tube, 2 trains, 1 plane, 1 bus, 1 boat, and finally 1 taxi! Hired a car for the whole time I was on the island and so pleased I did because I was able to travel around at my own pace and not worry about the out of season bus timetable! The roads were excellent and apart from a few scary ...

Villages: Relaxing in Kastro

Thu, 22 May 2008 08:11:22 GMT

We stayed in a small town called Kastro and loved it. The restaurants were great, there were good bus connections to other towns and the swimming was fine. Though it was a walk to get to the beaches or rocks, they were clean and relatively quiet. As for the restaurants, they were really good. Fresh octopus at Captain George was a highlight. Kastro hasn't got much in the way of shops or superm...

General: Rent a car and go discover the island

Thu, 22 May 2008 08:11:22 GMT

Hello, I'm Talbi Karima, French, I am 41 years old and I've visited 15 countries. The last one was Greece and the island of Sifnos. I arrived on the island by plane with Olympic airways and by boat with normal ferry. The trip was good with no delays. Still this trip from Paris up to Sifnos has been very tiring. The reason I went to Sifnos is because I discovered it on the Internet and I mus...

General: It's still quite authentic and genuine

Thu, 22 May 2008 08:11:22 GMT

Nationality: Itlay
Age: 26
Countries visited: 1-5
The Trip: I arrived on the island by Plane with Lufthansa and boat. The trip was good although we had problems with baggage's delay
Reasons for going to Sifnos: We saw a great article in the Italian magazine "DOVE"
Idea before arriving: Just what i had learned from the magazine and friends
- Islan...

General: Peacefulness and cleanliness

Thu, 22 May 2008 08:11:22 GMT

Nationality: Luxembourg
Age: 42

The trip: We came on Sifnos Island from Santorini via the high speed boat. The trip was very good and on time. It was arranged by Aegean Thesaurus.
Reasons for going to Sifnos: I wanted to visit Greece and wanted to see the famous Santorini and then to find a quieter island, unspoilt by development, rural and relaxed. Not lots of peop...

General: Like it but transfer problems

Thu, 22 May 2008 08:11:22 GMT

Nationality: USA
Age: 31

The trip: Trip on fast speed ferry was confortable. Impossible to find a taxi when we arrived. Bus was fine.
Reasons for going to Sifnos: It was recommended to us by Athenians as beautiful, clean and well taken care of and not too crowded.
Idea before arriving: I expected a pretty island without big crowds like other islands in Greece...

General: Quiet island

Thu, 22 May 2008 08:11:22 GMT

Nationality: French
Age: 34

The trip: By plane, then by boat. I got sea-sick so I can not really say that I had a nice trip. But it wasn't bad.
Reasons for going to Sifnos: It seemed quiet. It was recommended by french friends and was never been in Greece before.
Idea before arriving: Nothing special. We were only expecting good surprises.
Expectations...

General: Very very beautiful

Thu, 22 May 2008 08:11:22 GMT

Nationality: French
Age: 49

The trip: I came by plane to Athens and then ferry from Piraeus.
Reasons for going to Sifnos: I red about Sifnos Island on the "Guide du routard" and looked a nice island and typical.
Idea before arriving: That I would have nice quiet holidays on a beautiful island.
Expectations and opinions: It met my expectations and it wa...

General: Lack of beaches but wonderful villages

Thu, 22 May 2008 08:11:22 GMT

I went to Greece last August for a few days with some friends of mine and we spent a few days on Sifnos Island.
I had a good time because I was with good company but I can?t say that I really liked the island because I found that its beaches weren?t that good. I have been to various islands of the Cyclades and Sifnos wasn?t my favourite. The camping was great though (the one on the port)...