Kastro
Κάστρο
A medieval castle village built on a seaside cliff on the east coast. Its outer houses form a defensive wall, and it was once the old capital of Sifnos.
Kastro sits on a sea cliff on the island's east coast. From ancient times until 1836, it was the capital of Sifnos. The village is protected by a ring of houses forming a defensive wall. Inside are maze-like white lanes, arcades and doorways with Venetian-era coats of arms. You can also see fragments of ancient Greek stone columns. The village has an archaeological museum and several restaurants with sea views. It is about 40 minutes' walk from Apollonia, or about 10 minutes by bus. Cars cannot enter the village.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Archaeological Museum of Sifnos
- Church of the Seven Martyrs
- Panagia Poulati
- Apollonia
- Artemonas
- Acropolis of Agios Andreas
- Faros
- Fasolou Beach