Sifnos: A Remarkable Experience in Greece’s Traditional Pottery City
Sifnos, Greece is one of the islands that belong to the Cyclades group. Known for its sandy pristine beaches, the island is also loved and celebrated for its traditional pottery shops. There is no airport available on the island so you will need to take a ferry from the port of Piraeus in Athens to get to Sifnos. Apollonia, the island's center is a known destination to see libraries of old Greek history and museums holding collections of the country's folklore. Several Sifnos Greece hotels are located around the island to make your visit as comfortable as possible.
Best Time to Visit
June is the busiest month for tourism in Sifnos, Greece. Months of July and May are also crowded but fun months, but quite expensive times of the year to enjoy the island. The biggest celebration featured in the island is the feast day of the Virgin Mary celebrated during the month of August.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Archaeological Museum of Sifnos located in the village of Kastro holds the collection and exhibits from the late Byzantine period as well as the early Bronze Age. A nice collection of coins is also featured in this museum located in the middle of the Kastro labyrinth. Located in Apollonia, the Sifnos Folklore Museum holds information and pictures of the cultural heritage and Sifnian folk art of the region. Alkyonis Villas and Aegean Eye Apartments are among the top hotels located in the island. These hotels are located near the beach and offer a stunning view of the island especially at dawn.