Platys Gialos Beach at Platus Gialos
Exploring Sifnos Sailing Holidays area
Platys Gialos is a golden sand beach and one of the largest in the complex of Cyclades islands. It is a well-organized beach that attracts many visitors and it is annually awarded by the European Union’s Blue Flag. In the wide area of the settlement of Platys Gialos you can find hotels, rooms to let, fish taverns and souvenir shops.
Navigational Aids
Faros or Pharos is a bay on the SE side of Sifnos which provides good shelter from the meltemi (the Etesians). You can anchor either to the S of Cape Petalos or off the village.
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Port Vathy is definitely the safest anchorage in Sifnos, if gusty due to the meltemi (the Etesians) (the Etesians). It is a pleasant setting, if somewhat remote from the rest of the island, with a nice sandy beach.
Hliovasilema is a beautiful restaurant that offers the famous honey-pies of Sifnos. This is an Aegean cheesecake prepared with honey and unsalted mizithra or ricotta cheese.
Beach Vathy is a lovely picturesque bay lying on the souwestern side of Sifnos. This golden beach streches for more than 1 kilometre and it is arguably one of the most beautiful areas of Sifnos for the crystalline shallow waters and an amazing surrounding of high cliffs.
Beach Vlychada is a small, sandy, secluded beach on the west side of the island. It is totally unorganized and provides the perfect place to enjoy some privacy.
The small picturesque sandy beach located in Glyfo Bay Lighthouse , opposite Faro Beach on the southeastern coast of the island. It is located 7 kilometers south of Apollonia, has a length of 150 meters is a fairly quiet beach, ideal for a relaxing bath.
The small rocky coast of Epta Martyres (“seven martyrs” in Greek) is situated just below Kastro, a bit northern to the village, in front of the homonymous country church, at a distance of 4 kilometers eastern to Apollonia. Access from Kastro is possible on foot, stepping down the stairs leading down to the sea; you will follow the signs indicating “Epta Martyres”.
The isolated beach of Saoures lies at the southeastern part of Apollonia just 8klm away. In order to reach the beach, follow the path near ‘Panagia of Chrissopigi’.
Seralia is a very small, only 30 meters, pebbled beach on the southeast side of the island. Near the beach there are tavernas, cafes, etc.
Small, deserted beach on the west coast with difficult access. Perfect for lovers of hiking and isolation.
The beach of Faros is ideal for young swimmers since its calm waters are not deep. It offers every tourist’s facility needed.
Fasolou is a wonderful sandy beach with good road access is within walking distance to the SE of the lighthouse in a small creek which appears in the Lighthouse Cove. The small picturesque sandy beach Fasolou located next to the Lighthouse Beach on the southeastern coast of the island at a distance of about 7 km south of Apollonia.
