A stone’s throw away from Athens, both islands are famous for their beautiful golden beaches, picturesque landscape and traditional white villages.
Just 45 minutes away from Athens lies the port of Piraeus where you can get on a ferry and arrive after 2.5 hours to the first island Serifos. Sifnos is merely another 30minutes away, which means you can still visit both while staying on either of them.
Serifos: what to see, where to stay and more
Sightseeing
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Once you arrive in Serifos you have to rent a car in order to be able to visit all the magnificent places while you are there. Near the dock you can find Coralli Rentals, where you can rent a vehicle of your choice, be it car, off-road or scooter.
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Upper piazza square
Situated in Chora, the capital of Serifos, Piazza Square hovers on the side of a mountain, overlooking the main harbor.
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Old mines
The mines of Serifos, nowadays abandoned, was the main income source of the inhabitants of the island since ancient times.
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Archeological Museum
Located in Chora, the Museum exhibits Hellenistic and Roman antiquities, such as parts of temples and statues.
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Where to eat
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Aloni, traditional restaurant
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Near Chora, Aloni offers not only local delicacies but also an unparalleled view over the Port and the Aegean Sea.
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Takis restaurant
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Ten minutes away from the Port by the crystal blue waters of Livadi, you can enjoy fresh fish and the Restaurants specialty: lobster spaghetti prepared in a unique way.
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Nikoulias restaurant
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Located in Platis Gialos, Nikoulias Restaurant has a traditional feeling with blue colored tables and chairs by the sea. You can enjoy fresh seafood delicacies, juicy meats from the grill and the local Serfiotiko wine.
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Where to drink
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Metalleio, Cafe Bar – Restaurant
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From 20:30 to 24:00 Metalleio offers tasteful international dishes, but when the clock strikes midnight rock and mainstream music transforms the place to an amazing music club. Metalleio is one of the best concert halls of Cyclades hosting live concerts.
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Where to sleep
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Hotel Rizes
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Hotel Rizes is a new hotel consisting of 14 roomy and independent apartments and 2 suites, which all of them have private terraces with a breathtaking view of the Port and Chora, where you can enjoy your breakfast. It also has a private swimming pool, where you can spent your nights swimming beneath the beautiful night sky enjoying the starlight.
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Sifnos lies only 30 minutes away from Serifos, so if you are already visiting Serifos you could grab the opportunity to visit both and enjoy everything these islands can offer. But Sifnos is an ideal destination on its own, with many unique places to visit and its unique landscape will surely captivate you.
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Sifnos: what to see, where to stay and more
Sightseeing
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Sifnos unlike Serifos is a quite big island with many places to visit. In order to be able to explore the largest part of this beautiful island you will have to rent a car. Luckily you can have a car waiting for you at the port ready for pickup. Sifnos Rent a car offers a wide selection of cars and off-roads covering your need for transport.
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The Medieval town of Kastro, the perfect place to take a stroll
Built on the ruins of the former island’s capital, Kastro, a fortified cliff-top village, is one of the most picturesque villages in Sifnos. It is located east of Apollonia, Sifnos’ capital.
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Archeological Museum of Sifnos
While you are taking a stroll around the medieval town of Kastro you should take the opportunity to visit the Archeological Museum. The museum hosts various collections of sculptures and statues which date from the Archaic to the Roman period.
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Atsonios pottery shop
An old family business located in Vathi and established in 1870. For three generations Atsonios family is constructing handmade ceramics of unique artistic aesthetics.
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Where to eat
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Restaurant “O ARGIRIS”
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In a beautiful location by the sea of Agia Marina, the restaurant offers tasteful local delights while you can enjoy the view of the bay of Kamares. Unique traditional dishes, fresh seafood and fish, freshly cooked food and roast, will cover almost every taste.
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Takis restaurant
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Since 1983, the restaurant is located at the right edge of the quiet harbor at Vathi next to a medieval Church. Unlike any other restaurant, it is using the freshest ingredients from a small farm on the slopes of Vathi where the owner raises the animals whose milk is used in producing traditional Sifnos cheeses but also provide the meat—pork, lamb, and rabbit—for the kitchen.
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Where to drink
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Argo Bar
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Argo bar is situated at Appolonia the capital of the beautiful Island of Sifnos. The bar is housed in a traditionally Cycladic architectural-styled monumental building. Its terraces are offering an amazing view of the Aegean.
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Where to sleep
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Hotel Alexandros
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Located in Platis Gialos only 150 meters from the best sandy beach of Sifnos it offers the best possible accommodation. The family and friendly atmosphere, makes you relax and get rid of any notions you may have.
The rooms are scattered in 6 buildings, giving the feeling of being in a small Cycladic village with traditional balconies and terraces and the blue-white of the Aegean.
