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SifnosCyclades island guide: villages, beaches & ferries
Quiet island loved for its food, pottery and walking paths between chapels.
- Ferry
- From Piraeus 2.5–5h
- Villages
- 4
- Beaches
- 3
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Villages & towns
What to see
Beaches
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
Food
Restaurants in SifnosSee menus and book a tableGetting there & around
From Piraeus 2.5–5h
Map
Common questions
How do I get to Sifnos?
From Piraeus 2.5–5h
Where should I stay on Sifnos?
Popular bases include Apollonia, Kastro, Artemonas, Kamares. Pick based on the beaches and ferry port you want close by.
What are the best things to do on Sifnos?
Highlights include Chrysopigi Monastery, Church of the Seven Martyrs.
What are the best beaches on Sifnos?
Well-known beaches include Vathy, Platis Gialos, Chrysopigi. On windy days, choose a beach on the side facing away from the wind.
Can ferries to Sifnos be cancelled because of wind?
Yes, it can happen. Strong north winds (the meltemi, mostly July and August) can delay or cancel sailings, smaller fast boats first. Check the wind forecast for your travel day and confirm with your ferry company or the port authority before leaving.
Which islands are near Sifnos?
Other islands in the Cyclades include Santorini, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Antiparos. Check the island-hopping tool to see which ones have direct ferries.
Is Sifnos in the Cyclades?
Yes. Sifnos is part of the Cyclades island group in Greece.
Guides about Sifnos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Lists are highlights, not every place on the island.