Tsouvales Beach at Cherronisos
Exploring Sifnos Sailing Holidays area
Small, secluded, pebbled beach near Cheronissos. Difficult access. Perfect for lovers of hiking and isolation.
Navigational Aids
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.
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Kamares is the only harbor in Sifnos. While it provides good shelter from the meltemi (the Etesians) (the Etesians), it seems to have a constant swell, this swell is very uncomfortable and at times can be dangerous.
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.
Vroulidia is a small, pebbly beach 14km away from Apollonia. Although it is one of the lesser known beaches of Sifnos, its unspoilt beauty along with its emerald waters will make you love it.
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”.
Kamares is by far the best beach of the island and has been awarded for many consecutive years with EU's Blue Flag for the water quality, the organization and safety. It's a long, sandy beach and has shallow waters that are warm throughout the day.
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.
Poulati is a rocky beach in the East side of the island, situated in a small distance at the north of Kastro. There is a pathway from Kastro leading to Poulati but the main road is via Artemonas.
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.