Dive into the heart of the island of Sifnos and enjoy a short stroll on the side of the boat, the wind in your hair. This 73.94 km2 island will enchant you with its crystal-clear waters, its Mediterranean landscape and its small, peaceful villages where time seems to have stood still.
Take your pleasure boat to this magnificent island in the Greek archipelago and discover its marvels without delay. In addition to its breathtaking scenery, Sifnos is full of small villages with amedieval character, embellished with majestic religious buildings, such as the monastery of Panagia Chrissopigi, and charming white houses hauled in along the sides of the deserted little streets.
In the village of Apollonia, built in homage to the god Apollo, you can admire these beautiful houses all dressed in white, while on the Vathy side, you will be invited to sample the island's traditional fish. But Sifnos also invites yachtsmen to sail on the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean and enjoy its beautiful sandy beaches after sailing on a yacht charter.
Among the must-sees, we can unhesitatingly mention the long sandy beach of Vathi, the sandy and pebble beaches of the village of Kastro and the sandy beaches of Faros.
Your hikes in Sifnos
Sifnos offers excellent sailing itineraries for walkers, who will be able to take advantage of their excursion to visit the island's historical sites. Because, like the Cyclades islands, Sifnos still preserves some vestiges of Antiquity. Each stroll will be rewarded by the sight of an archaeological site, a visit to a church dating from a distant era, and the discovery of charming, picturesque villages deeply marked by history.
Don't miss the sailing itinerary to the summit of Mount Prophet Elias, which rises to 680 meters above sea level. Along the way, you will come across the citadel of Aghios Andréas, home to Mycenaean acropolises. The area is also home to one of the island's most important archaeological sites. Once you reach the summit, you will see the Byzantine monastery of Prophitis Elias, where the catacombs and secret chambers are just waiting to be visited. This somewhat strenuous hike will be rewarded with a breathtaking view of the entire island.
Lovers of beautiful panoramas will be delighted when they discover Sifnos on foot or on the back of an donkey. Starting from the village of Artemonas, head for the small town of Agia Anna. A beautiful coastal walk along gentle slopes leading down to the sea with a breathtaking view of the horizon awaits you! At the end of the path, the church of Aghios Sostis stands alone on a small peninsula.
A cruise from Sifnos
Sifnos alone would not be enough for a perfect vacation in the Cyclades. The archipelago is home to many treasures that you can discover through a yacht charter in Sifnos. from the side of your catamaran in Greece, head to Siferos, located in the northeast of the island, where beaches with turquoise waters follow one after the other, such as Koutalas or Kalo Ambeli. To the northwest lies the island of Paros, home to picturesque villages with white houses built in an amphitheater on the side of a cliff.
Good to know
| Number of boats available | 3 269 |
|---|---|
| Types of service | Skipper, Hostess, Sailor, Chef (meals not included), Mechanic, Engineer, Sailor/Chef (meals not included), Masseuse |
| Average price per week | $13,573 |
| Minimum weekly price | $716 |
| Maximum price per week | $3,370,411 |