Sifnos is a medium-sized island in the western Cyclades. It is located between Serifos and Kimolos. It is about 130 kilometers or 80 nautical miles from Piraeus.
It has an area of ​​73,942 square kilometers, a length of 15 kilometers and a width of 7.5 kilometers. Its coastline is about 70 km long, and has a permanent population of 2,625 inhabitants. Sifnos has a long tradition in pottery and cooking, as it is the birthplace of Nikos Tselemente, the leading Greek chef of the 20th century. The villages of Sifnos are: Apollonia which is also the capital since 1836 and was named after the god Apollo, Ano Petali, Exabela, Kato Petali, Katavati, Artemonas which is the largest village and was named after the goddess Artemi and the Castle. Here is an archeological museum in the Castle and the old Primary School is at its entrance. Important art exhibitions are also organized there during the summer months. The coastal settlements of the island are Kamares which is the port, Vathi, Faros, Herronisos, Platis Gialos, and Fasolou. The most important beaches are located in Glyfos, Fasolou, Faro, Seralia (the beach of Kastro and the ancient port of Sifnos), Apokofto, Vroulidia,
Herronisos (or Hersonissos), Platis Gialos, Kamares and Vathi.

Visit a pottery workshop
For the potters of Sifnos, their art is a legacy.
It has been passing on from one generation to the other.
working on an object you might buy as a souvenir at the end of your holiday.

Hike on Sifnos trails
The best way to explore the island is certainly on foot, taking advantage of the numerous trails. Easy to walk for the largest amount of them, they offer the opportunity to the hiker to deeply explore and enjoy the landscapes of the island.

Walk around Medieval town of Kastro
Kastro is one of the most fascinating and mysterious places on Sifnos. You can walk all around the Medieval town and visit the archaeological museum.
Don’t forget to refresh your self at Kavos Sunrise.

Explore the many churches of the island
There are 365 churches on the island of Sifnos. Many of them celebrate the name day
of their particular saint with a Panagiri, a service and feast with music.

Go diving
If you are a scuba diver at any level, it’s really worth paying a visit to a sifnos diving and explore the beauties of the sea.

Swim at Chrisopigi Monastery
Beautiful setting, lovely monastery and an other-worldly swimming hole. Magic!

Rent a boat 
Looking for a magical day to explore the beauties of the island from the sea?
Rent a boat or go sailing to Polyaigos of Kimolos. Is the largest uninhabited island in the Aegean in which live only two inhabitants,options. It is a real paradise on earth, untouched by tourism and people, with waters so crystal clear.

Visit Artemonas village
The walk around the paved narrow streets of the village is a unique experience, as the visitor can see some of the most beautiful mansions of Sifnos, in the railed in verdant gardens. Every September Artemonas hosts the three-day festival of Cycladic Gastronomy “Nikolaos Tselementes”.

Go to Agios Symeon for sunset
The best spot in the island to watch the sunset, the Agios Symeon monastery is also one of the highest points on Sifnos.

Try the 2 day check pie soup
For those who are looking to explore the authentic Sifnian cuisine this is the dish they would make every Sunday in the clay pots that the island is famous for. Give it a try and lets cook “revithada” together!!!

Go on a horse riding
Try horse riding with guided horses and trail tours.

Visit Agios Andreas
The Archaeological Site of Agios Andreas in Sifnos is a wonderful and rich history.
Enjoy the view of all the central villages of Sifnos such as Apollonia, Artemonas, Ano Petali and Katavati right in front of you and in the background you can see the ancient village of Kastro and the Aegean Sea.