Sifnos

Sifnos offers visitors a unique combination of traditional and cosmopolitan destinations Unique traditional villages, organized or secluded beaches, and 227 churches spread around the island are waiting to be discovered.

Apollonia

Apollonia, the capital town of Sifnos (also called Chora), is built in the shape of an amphitheater over three hills in the center of the island. The narrow streets and the whitewashed houses of Chora form a beautiful, traditional Cycladic settlement. During your evening walk, pay a visit to the Folklore Museum at the Hiroon Square (meaning “Square of the Heroes”).

Kastro

The historic settlement of Kastro (meaning “castle”), inhabited since ancient times, is built over the ruins of ancient Sifnos, on an abrupt rock with a breathtaking view of the sea. A beautiful outdoor museum and one of the most picturesque villages in the island, Kastro stands out for its old houses with the wooden balconies, the ancient columns and the narrow courtyards.The visitor still enters the village from "lozies", the castle’s old entrances. In the past, these arcade-like entrances were used as war towers in order to protect the settlement. The houses in the front, built one next to another, used to be inhabited by lower class people, whereas the inner, and more protected part of the settlement was occupied by the upper class. Admire the picturesque little church of “Eftamartyros” (Church of Seven Martyrs), perched on a rock that seems to rise from the sea, and don’t forget to visit the Archaeological Museum.

Useful Phone Numbers

Municipality Of Sifnos: 22843 60300

Police Station: 22840 31210

Port Authorities: 22840 33617

Community Clinic: 22840 31315