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Sifnos

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Sifnos

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The Cycladic island of harmony and moderation

Sifnos belongs to the South-western Cyclades and is renowned for its picturesque scenery and local delicacies. The image of the island is composed of white-washed traditional villages, countless churches, a rugged relief with terraces, ancient, cobbled paths, and beaches with crystal-clear waters. This piece of land in the middle of the sea balances between the natural landscape, tradition, the present, and the past. 
On Sifnos, folk traditions remain alive: the architecture of the hamlets, the abundance of pottery workshops, the panigyria (feasts) with their unique tunes and dances, and the renowned Sifnian cooking and pastry-making. It is no coincidence that Nikolaos Tselementes, the most famous Greek chef and moderniser of Greek cuisine, hailed from the island.
Apollonia, the Chora of Sifnos, sprawls amphitheatrically across three hills in the centre of the island and teems with life, especially during the evening hours. It constitutes one of the most beautiful settings in the Cyclades, with traditional houses and stone-paved alleys full of bougainvilleas. The other hamlets, scattered within the simple Cycladic landscape, move at a similar pace.
Sifnos has no exaggerations. It constitutes the “quiet power” of the Cyclades and exudes elegance, balance, and moderation. It is a place to walk through, to taste, and to feel, in a simple, authentic, and unpretentious way. 

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    Cycladic Cuisine

    Cycladic Cuisine
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    Chickpea Soup

    Chickpea Soup
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    The Gastronomy of Sifnos

    The Gastronomy of Sifnos

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By Sea

Port of Piraeus → stopover in Serifos → Sifnos
(Travel duration: 2 hours & 30 minutes),
Port of Piraeus → stopover in Serifos → Sifnos
(Travel duration: 5 hours & 15 minutes - 5 hours & 30 minutes)

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