Aspros Pyrgos (White Tower)
Άσπρος Πύργος
A circular lookout tower from the Hellenistic period, 4th century BCE, representing the island's ancient network of beacon towers.
In ancient times Sifnos had dozens of stone lookout towers to watch the sea and protect its gold and silver mines. Aspros Pyrgos is the best-preserved, named for its white stone. The circular tower stands several metres high, with neatly laid masonry. It lies near the road from Kamares to Apollonia, so you can stop on the way if you are driving. A visit takes about 15 minutes, and there are no facilities nearby.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kamares
- Profitis Ilias Monastery
- Artemonas
- Apollonia
- Acropolis of Agios Andreas
- Vroulidia Beach
- Vathi
- Panagia Poulati