Sifnos

Sifnos is a Greek island in the southwest of the Aegean Sea. It lies between the islands of Serifos, Millos, Kimolos, Paros and Antiparos, and belongs to the Cyclades Islands. It is a mountainous island, with not too high mountains and hills. The highest point of the island is Mount Profitis Ilias (678 meters).

Sifnos Island

The second highest mountain is Agios Symeon, which is 530 meters high. In the western and southern coastline of Sifnos there are deep bays, such as those of Kamares, Vathy and Fykiada in the west, and those of Platys Gialos in the south. There are a number of smaller bays on the eastern coast, but it is difficult for boats to moor here.

Although Sifnos initially seems to be a dry island, it is actually a very fertile island. The inhabitants of the island are mostly farmers, fishermen, cattle farmers and certain crafts such as that of ceramic art are practiced on the island as a profession. On the island are olive groves, vineyards, lemon and orange trees.

Local taverna on Sifnos island

Sifnos is an island with a dozen villages. The island’s capital is Apollonia, which is built on three hills. In recent decades, Sifnos has also been discovered by foreign tourists, which has led to more prosperity and employment for the island.