What if your next trip was to Sifnos?

What if your next trip was to Sifnos? Here you can find some reasons why you should say YES! to a possibility like that.

Beaches

Sifnos has several beautiful beaches with clear waters. You can enjoy your bathing in some of them, enjoying peace, especially in the early months of summer, when tourists are fewer. Those who will be disappointed are lovers of wild beauty, steep rocks, different colors and landscapes. The beaches do not differ from each other as they are almost all sandy or small pebbles and quiet waters, with no wild landscapes and easy access.

Platis Gialos is a very large beach, classified as one of the largest in the Cyclades. It is located in the southern part of the island, where we meet the homonymous settlement. At the golden sandy beach you can enjoy hours of relaxation. The waters of Platis Gialos are tranquil and crystal clear. Along the beach you will find many coffee shops, beverages and food.
Heronissos is a small closed bay with golden sand and quiet waters in the northern part of Sifnos. It is the ideal place for those who want to enjoy their swim in quiet, without voices and fuss. On the beach there are picturesque fish taverns where you can enjoy fresh fish.

The beach of Faros is located in the homonymous village near Apollonia. Swim in crystal clear waters and enjoy the sunbathing lying on the golden sands. Access to the beach is easy (by road).

The village of Vathi grows along the beach in the southwestern part of the island. You can enjoy swimming in the turquoise waters and stroll in the fine sand. It is an ideal place for children as the waters are quiet and shallow. There are many picturesque taverns serving local delicacies and fresh fish, as well as a small coffee house in the shade of which you can relax.

The unique Cycladic Gastronomy Festival in all Cyclades

Every year, at the beginning of September, Artemonas hosts the "Nikolaos Tselementes" Cycladic Gastronomy Festival. It is a three-day festival, which has become an institution and is internationally recognized. Representatives from the Cyclades islands along with representatives from one honored guest Aegean island meet in Sifnos to present their unique gastronomic and cultural traditions. Every island has its own booth at the central square of Artemonas, where amateur and professional cooks and chefs prepare and present recipes from their islands of origin. Visitors can taste those recipes, visiting the islands' booths.

At a specially formed corner of the square, the "Little Tselementedes" (6 to 12 year old kids), wearing aprons and colorful cook hats, participate in cooking games and contests that are specially created for their age.

The festival opens its doors for the public every day at 18.00, while at the end of each day, at 21.30, there are music and dance events with traditional tunes of Sifnos and the other islands.

The entrance to the festival is free and the food that is offered is for free too.

Parallel events:

Presentations of traditional customs, such as pottery and mat making, the representation of a traditional wedding etc.

A small bazaar with products and treats from the participating islands (at the central alley of Artemonas)

The "Giannis Atsonios" exhibition of folklore items (at the central alley of Artemonas, right opposite to the church of the Virgin Mary of Balis)

Exhibitions of photos, paintings etc. (at the primary school of Artemonas)

Exhibitions of photos, paintings etc. ("Marianthi Simou" cultural center)

Seaside cooking: During the three day festival, every morning under the responsibility of local associations, Sifnian recipes are being presented, at the seaside villages.

Theme Parks

Due to the wild beauty and uniqueness of the species, western Sifnos has been included in the NATURA 2000 network of the European Union. The total area of the region is about 20 square kilometers, and spreads over on the western side of the island, on the top of Profitis Elias and on its slopes.

According to the Ministerial Decree of 1976, the landscape has been characterized of outstanding natural beauty. The harmony of limited human intervention in combination with nature is really unique. Stone benches (stone walls), churches, threshing floors, ancient towers, the Acropolis of Agios Andreas complement the natural landscape.

The Natura area of the island hosts several rare, protected and important plant and animal species with more than 35 species of birds to have been recorded in the area. Also, in the protected species belongs a kind of small cedar that dominates throughout the region.

The Natura area of ​​Sifnos, apart from the important land wealth of the island, includes also part of the sea world since the seabed hosts colonies of the known marine plant poseidonia (poseidonia oceanica).

Sifnos 100 Years Traditional House welcomes you in Cyclades! BOOK NOW!

Beautiful idealic traditional cycladic house of 19th century, unique of its style in Sifnos island. Builted in 1920 and recently renovated. Made with thick stone walls, beamed ceiling and wooden floors, combines the authenticity of tradition with the comfort of a modern house. Located in a quiet neighborhood, but with easy access by car and close to bus stop and supermarket. It is 15 minutes away from idyllic beaches. The house has three bedrooms and small one with bulk beds, two large living rooms, a kitchen, a kitchenette, two bathrooms, two fireplaces, two terraces, one veranda with fantastic view and a small garden. It is fully equipped. There is a traditional builted oven in one of the terraces area.

Arrival instructions

During the summer time, Sifnos is connected by coastal navigation with Piraeus and with the islands of the line of Milos daily by speedboats and with conventional car ferries. The duration of the trip (from Piraeus) by a conventional car ferry is five hours and by speedboats about three hours. It is also connected by coastal navigation with many islands of Cyclades (Paros, Syros, Santorini, Andros, Folegandros etc), as well as with Crete by Milos. During the rest of the year, the frequency of the sea transportation is formed according to the season.

Mykonos: Synonymous to wild parties and lively atmosphere!

Mykonos is synonymous to wild parties and lively atmosphere and has the unique privilege to organize a set of exciting events including open-air concerts, theatrical performances and various art exhibitions. Artists from all around the world take part in the famous Mykonos Summer Festival. The annual Gay Festival is a special event in Mykonos, where thousands of gay visitors arrive from every part of the world. On the windy island of Mykonos, in the middle of September, you will have the chance to enjoy the Harvest Festival, which is held annually at the Agricultural Museum.

Mykonos has beaches suitable for all tastes!

Paradise (Kalamopodi) is a large sandy beach with thick sand, in the southern part of the island.

Super Paradise (Plintri) is the most famous beach of the island. It features wild parties. After the 1980s, it has established itself as the premier meeting place for 'VIPS'.

Agios Ioannis features a privileged view of Delos, the cape of Aleomandra and the canal between Mykonos and Delos. It is a sandy beach with taverns.

Agios Stefanos is one of the most popular beaches of Mykonos on the west coast of the island, with a unique view of Delos and Rhenia.

Agrari is an isolated beach, for those who do not love crowds.

Elia is one of the most beautiful beaches of the island, with fine sand and easy access. It is characterized as “Gay Friendly”.

Kalafatis and Agia Anna have crystal clear waters and fine sand. Agia Anna features a 'Diving Center', where you can take diving lessons or participate in exploratory excursions for beginners and advanced explorers.

Kapari is a small sandy beach next to Agios Ioannis.

Korfos is surely a paradise for windsurf enthusiasts because there is a lot of air in constant direction and at the same time its shallow bottom favors the creation of waves, especially for endless jumps and wave riding!

Megali Ammos is suitable for windsurfing for underwater fishing and for horseback riding by a riding school, just ten minutes’ walk from the center of Chora.

Ornos is one of the most crowded and "family" beaches of the island located in the southwestern part of the island.

Agios Sostis is a great, sandy beach - one of the most beautiful of Mykonos - in the northern part of the island.

Panormos is mainly preferred by the permanent residents of Mykonos.

Paraga is a small beach with beautiful scenery (Cape Drepanos).

Platis Gialos is the most crowded beach of Mykonos, suitable for families.

Psarou is one of the most beautiful and cosmopolitan beaches of the island, with sand and emerald waters.

Traditional Food of Mykonos

One of the most interesting of the many Greek preserved meat products is the highly aromatic louza of Mykonos. Another famous product of Mykonos is ‘Kopanisti’ which is a type of soft cheese with a peppery, spicy flavor. Resulting from the early stages of ‘Kopanisti’ treatment, after draining, ‘Tyrovolia’, is a soft white cheese used in most traditional pies of Mykonos. It is fresh but not spicy as ‘Kopanisti’. Furthermore, Mykonos sausages are considered the finest in Greece, as they have a large content of meat, and a significantly smaller amount of fat. Finally, the well-known amygdalota, which can be found in all Cyclades, are sweats made of almond. Very popular are also the handmade jewelry in the gift shops of Mykonos and the traditional textiles made of the local women. The textile tradition dates from the medieval times and continues till today.

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Little Paradise Mykonos House is a gem of the traditional Cycladic architecture.
Located just a few meters away from the beach offers from its outdoor dining area exceptional sea view.

As you enter the property you can see the beautiful, sand coloured living room and dining room. There is a two-seated couch with coffee table from where you can enjoy directly the seaview. At the same room there is a wooden dining table suitable for 6 persons. Walking through the living room on your left hand you can see the well decorated kitchen with blue elements. The kithcen is fully equipped with all the amenities.
The property has 3 bedrooms and a chamber that can comfordably accomodate up to 7 persons.
You can reach the chamber by a small staircase from the living room, there you can find a sofa bed that can be turned into two beds.
The rest of the bedrooms are located downstairs. The one bedroom has a single bed and a couch, the second one has two single beds and the third has also two single beds and an en-suite bathroom with shower.
The second bathroom has also shower and the third one has a buthtub.

At the exterior part of the house you can find chairs and beach- chairs to enjoy the greek sun and also a dining table suitabe for 5 persons. From the outdoor dining area you can take advantage of the stunning sea view.

Arrival Instructions

Mykonos has two ports: the old one and the new one. The old port is used only for trips to the island of ancient Delos. The new port is located just a few meters away from the town. Within the last decade the number of ships calling at the port of Mykonos is doubled. Between May and September arrive daily 10-12 ferries. During the summer season there are 2-3 cruise arrivals daily and weekends from 6 to 7. Should you require more information from the Port Authority for departures and arrivals to and from the port of Mykonos you can call at +30 22890 - 22218 & +30 22890 - 23922. The port authority is located in Mykonos Beach.

The arrival in Mykonos Island is very easy since the island is connected by air with the rest of the country. The frequency of service and the ticket’s price depend on the season.