Elina’s Guidebook
Dinner
Perivoli Restaurant
Excellent Mediterranean/Greek food in a quiet garden in Artemonas.
A classic choice for good Italian food on the island since 1988. Great pizza and pasta dishes, great ambience!
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Mamma Mia - Sifnos - Apollonia
A classic choice for good Italian food on the island since 1988. Great pizza and pasta dishes, great ambience!
A new addition to Sifnos’ food scene, it only lives up to the already high expectations of “foodies” looking for traditional Sifnian cuisine with a twist. Using local and fresh ingredients, the chef has done a great job at providing guests with a unique culinary experience overlooking great views of Kastro and the Aegean. Be sure to check out the wine and cocktail list. Tip: it’s better to visit this restaurant on less windy days.
Bostani Bar & Restaurant
A new addition to Sifnos’ food scene, it only lives up to the already high expectations of “foodies” looking for traditional Sifnian cuisine with a twist. Using local and fresh ingredients, the chef has done a great job at providing guests with a unique culinary experience overlooking great views of Kastro and the Aegean. Be sure to check out the wine and cocktail list. Tip: it’s better to visit this restaurant on less windy days.
Traditional greek food and local grilled meat. One of the greatest spots in Sifnos for a magical sunset! Easily combined with a visit to the monastery of Agios Symeon which is nearby.
Sunset in Troulaki
Traditional greek food and local grilled meat. One of the greatest spots in Sifnos for a magical sunset! Easily combined with a visit to the monastery of Agios Symeon which is nearby.
Food scene
Lunch and Dinner
Operating in Sifnos since 2012, Omega3 fish & wine bar has managed to establish itself on the island’s food scene and attract guests from movie stars to supermodels. Offering a fusion cuisine (Peruvian/Sifnian), every dish is a unique culinary experience paired with a wide assortment of wines. Be sure to book in advance, as the place gets really crowded.
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Omega3
Operating in Sifnos since 2012, Omega3 fish & wine bar has managed to establish itself on the island’s food scene and attract guests from movie stars to supermodels. Offering a fusion cuisine (Peruvian/Sifnian), every dish is a unique culinary experience paired with a wide assortment of wines. Be sure to book in advance, as the place gets really crowded.
Limanaki Fish Tavern
Fresh fish and heavenly lobster pasta in Faros beach
Dessert
Enjoy a wide assortment of both traditional and modern desserts in this beautiful yard after a walk in the picturesque village of Artemonas. You will be amazed by how fresh and delicious everything is!
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Yellow Bicycle
Enjoy a wide assortment of both traditional and modern desserts in this beautiful yard after a walk in the picturesque village of Artemonas. You will be amazed by how fresh and delicious everything is!
Traditional, home-made ice cream in the center of Apollonia. Great for crepes/waffles, too.
Tratamento
Traditional, home-made ice cream in the center of Apollonia. Great for crepes/waffles, too.
Neighborhoods
The capital of Sifnos. Here you can find everything from public services and stores to restaurants and bars.
Visit the Folklore Museum of Sifnos in Heroon Square (opposite the post office), which includes exhibits from the traditional life of the island. Just after the Heroon Square, following the road, on the crossroad, there is Prokos Institution, where many exhibitions are organized during the summer.
Take a stroll in the main street, the famous "Steno" (narrow street in Greek), shop for souvenirs and fashion items and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere while sipping a drink in one of the many bars or terraces.
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Apollonia
The capital of Sifnos. Here you can find everything from public services and stores to restaurants and bars.
Visit the Folklore Museum of Sifnos in Heroon Square (opposite the post office), which includes exhibits from the traditional life of the island. Just after the Heroon Square, following the road, on the crossroad, there is Prokos Institution, where many exhibitions are organized during the summer.
Take a stroll in the main street, the famous "Steno" (narrow street in Greek), shop for souvenirs and fashion items and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere while sipping a drink in one of the many bars or terraces.
Situated at a walking distance from the island's capital, this village is the perfect place for an afternoon stroll. Here, you will find marvellous neoclassical buildings, old remarkable churches, traditional bakeries and confectionaries, restaurants, bars, as well as traditional potteries.
Make a stop at the "Grigoris" bakery for local biscuits and anice cookies and at the "Theodorou" confectionery for honeyed, fragrant and soft nougat, almond macaroons, Turkish delight and fragrant vanilla sweet.
The three-day Festival of Cycladic Gastronomy “Nikolaos Tselementes” is organized every September by the Cultural Association of Sifnos, in the central square of Artemonas, with the participation of chefs, musicians and dancers coming from many islands of the Cyclades complex, with demonstrations of local recipes, cooking and pastry making contests and many more concurrent events and exhibitions.
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Artemonas
Situated at a walking distance from the island's capital, this village is the perfect place for an afternoon stroll. Here, you will find marvellous neoclassical buildings, old remarkable churches, traditional bakeries and confectionaries, restaurants, bars, as well as traditional potteries.
Make a stop at the "Grigoris" bakery for local biscuits and anice cookies and at the "Theodorou" confectionery for honeyed, fragrant and soft nougat, almond macaroons, Turkish delight and fragrant vanilla sweet.
The three-day Festival of Cycladic Gastronomy “Nikolaos Tselementes” is organized every September by the Cultural Association of Sifnos, in the central square of Artemonas, with the participation of chefs, musicians and dancers coming from many islands of the Cyclades complex, with demonstrations of local recipes, cooking and pastry making contests and many more concurrent events and exhibitions.
This village -that was once the capital of Sifnos- takes its name after the old Venetian Fortress, whose ruins you can still see today while walking through the neighbourhood.
First, take a walk around the whole village, enjoying magnificent views over the Aegean and be sure to climb down the steps leading to the picturesque church of the Seven Martyrs ("Eftamartyros"). Then, enter the village from its old entrances - arcades, the "lozies", which used to seal in the past for the protection of the settlement like war towers and be amazed by the unique architecture of the settlement.
In Kastro there is one Archaeological Museum of Sifnos, which includes marvelous collections of Archaic and Hellenistic sculptures. The old Elementary School opens its doors during the summer to host various exhibitions.
If you are up for a swim, you can immerse yourself in the crystal clear water of Seralia beach or simply dive in from the rocks around the Seven Martyrs church.
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Kastro
This village -that was once the capital of Sifnos- takes its name after the old Venetian Fortress, whose ruins you can still see today while walking through the neighbourhood.
First, take a walk around the whole village, enjoying magnificent views over the Aegean and be sure to climb down the steps leading to the picturesque church of the Seven Martyrs ("Eftamartyros"). Then, enter the village from its old entrances - arcades, the "lozies", which used to seal in the past for the protection of the settlement like war towers and be amazed by the unique architecture of the settlement.
In Kastro there is one Archaeological Museum of Sifnos, which includes marvelous collections of Archaic and Hellenistic sculptures. The old Elementary School opens its doors during the summer to host various exhibitions.
If you are up for a swim, you can immerse yourself in the crystal clear water of Seralia beach or simply dive in from the rocks around the Seven Martyrs church.
Sightseeing
The monastery of Panagia Chrisopigi, the protector of Sifnos, situated on top of a rock emerging from the Aegean Sea will take your breath away. No wonder couples from all over the world choose this place for their wedding day.
According to local tradition, in the Medieval ages, nuns would live in the monastery. After an invasion from pirates, the nuns ran to hide but one nun did not manage to leave on time. Chased by the pirates, the nun prayed on Virgin Mary to save her and this is when the rock of the monastery was cut in half and the pirates fell into the sea. This is the local explanation why the rock on which the monastery is built is separated from the rest of the island with a narrow stretch of sea.
At the left of the church lies the bay of Apokofto, a quiet, sandy beach with crystal, turquoise waters and two local taverns serving Sifnian cuisine.
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Chrisopigi Monastery
The monastery of Panagia Chrisopigi, the protector of Sifnos, situated on top of a rock emerging from the Aegean Sea will take your breath away. No wonder couples from all over the world choose this place for their wedding day.
According to local tradition, in the Medieval ages, nuns would live in the monastery. After an invasion from pirates, the nuns ran to hide but one nun did not manage to leave on time. Chased by the pirates, the nun prayed on Virgin Mary to save her and this is when the rock of the monastery was cut in half and the pirates fell into the sea. This is the local explanation why the rock on which the monastery is built is separated from the rest of the island with a narrow stretch of sea.
At the left of the church lies the bay of Apokofto, a quiet, sandy beach with crystal, turquoise waters and two local taverns serving Sifnian cuisine.
The Archeological Site of Agios Andreas features a well-excavated hilltop acropolis, dating from the Mycenaean period (13th century BC). Also, visit the museum located on site. The adjacent St Andrew's Church dates from about 1700. Climb the hill and enjoy breathtaking views of the Aegean.
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Agios Andreas
The Archeological Site of Agios Andreas features a well-excavated hilltop acropolis, dating from the Mycenaean period (13th century BC). Also, visit the museum located on site. The adjacent St Andrew's Church dates from about 1700. Climb the hill and enjoy breathtaking views of the Aegean.
The monastery of Agios Symeon is located on top of the second highest hill of Sifnos, easily accessible by car in 20 minutes from Artemonas village. From there, you can enjoy panoramic views over the port of Kamares, as well as one of the prettiest sunsets on the island. If you are a fan of hiking, you can also reach the top on foot if you follow the respective trail!
Agios Symeon
The monastery of Agios Symeon is located on top of the second highest hill of Sifnos, easily accessible by car in 20 minutes from Artemonas village. From there, you can enjoy panoramic views over the port of Kamares, as well as one of the prettiest sunsets on the island. If you are a fan of hiking, you can also reach the top on foot if you follow the respective trail!
Beaches
Drive to Faros village and find the short path leading to the beach to the right of the port, just after the taverns. Stock up on water and snacks, because Glyfo beach is not organized. Shade is however easy to find under one of the many trees. The crystal clear waters, the golden sand and tranquility this beach offers will make you want to stay all day! Afterwards, stop by Faros, a fishermen's village and enjoy fresh fish and "mezedakia" with views over Chrissopigi monastery.
To the right of the beach, you can see a path crossing the hill. This path (approximately 15 minutes) leads to Apokofto beach, the sandy beach next to Chrissopigi monastery. This is an alternative way to combine those two beaches in a day instead of driving to each one seperately!
Γλυφό
Drive to Faros village and find the short path leading to the beach to the right of the port, just after the taverns. Stock up on water and snacks, because Glyfo beach is not organized. Shade is however easy to find under one of the many trees. The crystal clear waters, the golden sand and tranquility this beach offers will make you want to stay all day! Afterwards, stop by Faros, a fishermen's village and enjoy fresh fish and "mezedakia" with views over Chrissopigi monastery.
To the right of the beach, you can see a path crossing the hill. This path (approximately 15 minutes) leads to Apokofto beach, the sandy beach next to Chrissopigi monastery. This is an alternative way to combine those two beaches in a day instead of driving to each one seperately!
The longest and most popular beach on the island with many beach bars, restaurants and traditional taverns. It even offers water sports for rent!
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Platis Gialos
The longest and most popular beach on the island with many beach bars, restaurants and traditional taverns. It even offers water sports for rent!
A sandy beach with clear (but a bit chilly!) waters and two taverns offering local cuisine. Easily combined with Glifo beach and a visit to Chrissopigi monastery.
Apokofto Tavern
μονοπ. Φάρος - ΧρυσοπηγήA sandy beach with clear (but a bit chilly!) waters and two taverns offering local cuisine. Easily combined with Glifo beach and a visit to Chrissopigi monastery.
This pebble beach on the northern part of the island is a hidden gem, but it is also difficult to reach. The dirtroad in the last few meters is not suitable for small cars, but you can park at an alley before and walk for the last part. Here you can find two taverns offering local cuisine. This beach is also accessible by boat.
Paralia Vroulidia
This pebble beach on the northern part of the island is a hidden gem, but it is also difficult to reach. The dirtroad in the last few meters is not suitable for small cars, but you can park at an alley before and walk for the last part. Here you can find two taverns offering local cuisine. This beach is also accessible by boat.
Don't hesitate to swim in Kamares, the beach to the right of the port! It has been awarded the Blue Flag, as a criterion of water clarity and facilities offered. Put your towel on the sand under a tree or enjoy a coffee/drink in one of the many beach bars offering sunbeds. If you stay until late, you might even catch the sunset!
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Kamares Beach
Don't hesitate to swim in Kamares, the beach to the right of the port! It has been awarded the Blue Flag, as a criterion of water clarity and facilities offered. Put your towel on the sand under a tree or enjoy a coffee/drink in one of the many beach bars offering sunbeds. If you stay until late, you might even catch the sunset!
Fishermen’s village at the northern part of Sifnos, where you can enjoy local food and watch the sunset
Cherronisos
Fishermen’s village at the northern part of Sifnos, where you can enjoy local food and watch the sunset
Vathi Beach
A large, organized beach. It’s best to avoid it on windy days!
Experiences
Private Cruises around Sifnos and nearby islands, including Poliaigos & Kimolos. Contact us for more information and reservations!
BLOOMARINE RENT A BOAT AND CRUISES
Επαρχιακή οδός Απολλωνίας - Πλατύ ΓιαλλούPrivate Cruises around Sifnos and nearby islands, including Poliaigos & Kimolos. Contact us for more information and reservations!
Ride on a horse through the island’s neighborhoods! Contact us for more information and reservations.
Sifnos Horseriding
Ride on a horse through the island’s neighborhoods! Contact us for more information and reservations.