Sifnos

Located on the western side of the Cyclades island group, Sifnos is considered the yummiest of the Greek islands, thanks to its flourishing culinary scene.

Other than that, Sifnos Greece has the typical Cycladic ambiance, including whitewashed houses and chapels, innumerable dovecotes, a breathtaking natural landscape and, of course, amazing beaches

The moment you’ll get off the ferry from Athens to Sifnos, you’ll feel like entering a whole new world! The island’s atmosphere is deeply calming, while the air is scented with almond and orange aromas that will seduce you. The tiny whitewashed villages, the cobblestone, embellished with colorful flowers, alleys, the luxurious Sifnos hotels, and the mesmerizing sandy Sifnos beaches ooze charm in abundance!

The Island

Sifnos (Greek: Σίφνος) is an island municipality in the Cyclades island group in Greece. The main town, near the center, known as Apollonia (pop. 869), is home of the island's folklore museum and library. The town's name is thought to come from an ancient temple of Apollo on the site of the church of Panayia Yeraniofora. The second-largest town is Artemonas (800), thought to be named after an ancient temple of Apollo's sister-goddess Artemis, located at the site of the church of Panayia Kokhi. The village of Kastro (118), was the capital of the island during ancient times until 1836. It is built on top of a high cliff on the island's east shore and today has extensive medieval remains and is the location of the island's archeological museum. The port settlement, on the west coast of the island is known as Kamares (245).

Country

Greece

Administrative region

South Aegean

Regional unit

Milos




Government

• Mayor

Maria Nadali (since 2019)

Area

• Municipality

73.94 km2 (28.55 sq mi)

Highest elevation

679 m (2,228 ft)

Lowest elevation

0 m (0 ft)


Population (2011)

• Municipality

2,625

• Municipality density

36/km2 (92/sq mi)

Time zone

UTC+2 (EET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+3 (EEST)