Sifnos

      White houses with traditional crockery chimneys and small churches with blue domes, built on green hills that lead to sandy beaches. This is the island of Sifnos.
In the ancient times the island was famous for the wealth which came from its gold and silver mines and quarries of stone. It enjoyed great prosperity in classical times as can be seen from its treasure dedicated to Apollo at Delphi.

      Since 1836 the island capital is Apollonia also named Stavri and stands on three hillsides at the center of the island. 6 km to the west is Sifnos port Kamares.  North of Apollonia stand Artemonas a real jewellery of Sifnos, with mansions of neoclassical architecture, with gardens and courtyards full of flowers. Other beautiful coastal resorts are Platis Gialos, Faros, Chrissopigi, Vathi, Kastro & Cheronissos. 

     Sifnos is the birthplace of perhaps the best known chef and food writer Nikos Tselementes. You will definitely find the local food and pastries irresistible. Sifnos is famous not only for its beaches, but also for its pottery.