Sifnos Holidays
Sifnos apartments, cottages, hotels, studios, villas and village houses
Island
How To Get There
Sifnos is easily reachable by ferry and high-speed catamaran from Pireaus (Athens). There is at least one boat from Pireaus to Sifnos every day, plus a highspeed catamaran that can get you to the island in just over 2 hours.
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Resorts
Apollonia
More infoThe islands capital, is a countryside village located in the centre of Sifnos, most notable for its traditional Cycladic architecture, staying here puts you in the heart of Sifnian life. Most of the town is situated off small old footpaths, minimizing traffic disturbance and creating a timeless feel to the town. The nearest beach is Kamares, which is 5 km away, so if you decide to stay in Apollonia it will mean taking a bus or a walk to go for a swim. The buses are very frequent however and shops, restaurants, bars, cafes and banks are all conveniently located.
Platy Yialos
More infoPlaty Yialos is said to be one of the longest beaches of the Cyclades and it is an excellent place for spending the day swimming in the water or playing beach games on the sand. There are sea-side tavernas and cafes here, a few bars and mini-markets. The distance from Platy Yialos to Apollonia, the capital of Sifnos, is 10 km. This area is accessible by paved road and there is a regular bus service from Apollonia to Platy Yialos.
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The Insider
General Information
The island of Sifnos is unspoiled by any modern architecture, and is threaded with ancient footpaths that wander through the foothills to the island's many small white churches and monasteries, and ancient ruins. Tourism hasn't touched this island in the way it has Santorini and Mykonos, so there are no sea sports or activities for hire; instead there are tavernas on the beautiful sandy and rocky beaches alike, and a good cafe culture. The main village of the island, Apollonia, has pedestrian marble paths off of which, all the island's nightlife and many great tavernas are located. The hills of the island create panoramic sea views everywhere you go, with sheep and goats roaming in all the pastoral areas.
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