From the seaward end of town, a steep but sturdy path leads down the cliff to this tiny blue-domed church, set on its own little promontory surrounded by startlingly green water. The church is usually locked but it's the exceptionally beautiful setting that's the draw, especially in spring when the path is lined with yellow and mauve flowers. At its base, people swim naked from the rocks.
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The Panagia Ekatontapyliani, which dates from AD 326, is one of the finest churches in the Cyclades. The building is three distinct churches: Agios…
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Signposted off the main coastal road some 10km south of the port, this huge and atmospheric cave remains impressive despite much looting of stalactites…
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From Plateia Pounta, a zigzag path leads up to the large Church of the Virgin, Panagia, which sits perched on the side of a hill above the town and acts…
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A flight of whitewashed steps leads to the fortified monastery of Moni Zoödohou Pigis, high above the Kastro. Originally built as a women’s monastery in…
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This lovely cove, lapped at by clear, cerulean waters, is a favourite with sunbathers who like to bare all. It's reached via a 20-minute scramble along a…
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Fronted by four intricately carved stone sarcophagi, this museum harbours some important pieces, including a 5th-century BC Nike on the point of alighting…
Nearby attractions
1. Archaeological Museum of Sifnos
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This small museum in the heart of Kastro houses archaeological remains from the ancient town. It's sometimes inexplicably closed.
2. Museum of Popular Art & Folklore
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This quirky museum has an intriguing assortment of old costumes, pots, textiles and photographs. It's on the central square just opposite the post office;…
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At the heart of the island, about 2km south of Apollonia, this well-excavated hilltop acropolis dates from the Mycenaean period (13th century BC). Take in…
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Perched on an islet connected to the shore by a tiny footbridge, this handsome whitewashed monastery is considered to be the protector of Sifnos. Built in…
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Kimolos' best beach, Prassa is a magnificent sweep of white sand, lapped at by teal waters. The road east of Hora is unpaved in parts but passable on…
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Displays on maritime and rural traditions inside the crumbling medieval kastro.
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Dating from 1592, this whitewashed church within the kastro (castle) ruins is the island's oldest. It's typically locked.
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Just past Livadakia, Ramos is a small sandy beach backed with grapevines and a smattering of flash holiday apartments.