Sifnos

A small Cycladic island famed for its food and pottery, where old footpaths link white villages and seaside monasteries.

Sifnos lies in the western Cyclades and is renowned as Greece's island of gastronomy, with a long tradition of pottery making. The main town, Apollonia, merges with the surrounding villages, and the ancient village of Kastro is built on a cliff by the sea. The monastery of Chrysopigi, built on a promontory, is the island's most photogenic sight, and a well-kept network of trails makes it ideal for hiking to dovecotes, chapels and bays. May–Jun and Sep–Oct are best for hiking and tasting local food, while midsummer is also great for swimming. There is no airport, so you must take a ferry from Piraeus or neighboring islands such as Milos.

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