Greek Island of Sifnos
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Sifnos is the fourth island in the Western Cyclades and is easily reachable by ferry and high-speed catamaran from Pireaus. Sifnos is a mountainous island with fertile valleys, beautiful beaches and several towns. It has a long history and has been inhabited since 3000 BC. For people who are looking for the 'real Greece' and yet still wouldn't mind a little nightlife, Sifnos is the place to go. Great for honeymooners, couples and families with children.

Sifnos is full of beautiful Cycladic villages like : Kastro, Appollonia, Kamares, Vathi, Heronissos not to mention... Fantastic beaches, 365 Churches, Ample Nightlife, A Full Service Travel Agency, Fine Restaurants, Hotels, Rooms, Villas and Apartments, Camping, A Sifnos Monster, Sifnos Basketball and the finest pottery in Greece.

There is at least one boat from Pireaus to Sifnos a day, usually two plus a highspeed catamaran that can get you to the island in just over 2 hours from Pireaus. There are connections to and from Mykonos, Santorini, Ios, Paros and Crete as well as some lesser known islands. Click for more information on ferries and transportation to and from Sifnos.

There are numerous hotels and rooms to rent and there are travel agents in the port of Kamares who will assist you in locating a place to stay, whether it's there in the port, or the main town of Apollonia , or one of the many other villages. More green and fertile than it's neighbors in the Cyclades, Sifnos is a wonderful place to visit if you enjoy nature and walking. If you enjoy swimming it will be hard to find an island with better beaches than Sifnos.

Prices are inexpensive compared to other more exploited islands like Mykonos, and Santorini. The beaches are uncrowded and very clean and the snorkling is excellent. The Sifniots are also known throughout Greece as being the finest cooks and the restaurants bear testimony. There are 365 churches on the island of all shapes and sizes and in a variety of locations.

It is also home to some of the friendliest people in Greece.