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White houses with traditional crockery
chimneys and small churches with blue domes,
built on green hills that lead to sandy
beaches. This is the island of Sifnos. In
the ancient times the island was famous for
the wealth which came from its gold and
silver mines and quarries of stone. It
enjoyed great prosperity in classical times
as can be seen from its treasure dedicated
to Apollo at Delphi.
Since 1836 the island capital is Apollonia
also named Stavri and stands on three
hillsides at the center of the island. 6 km
to the west is Sifnos port Kamares.
North
of Apollonia stand Artemonas a real
jewellery of Sifnos, with mansions of
neoclassical
architecture,
with gardens and courtyards full of flowers.
Other
beautiful
coastal resorts are Platis Gialos, Faros,
Chrissopigi, Vathi, Kastro & Cheronissos.
 Sifnos
is the birthplace of perhaps the best known
chef and food writer Nikos Tselementes. You
will definitely find the local food and
pastries irresistible. Sifnos is famous not
only for its beaches, but also for its
pottery. |
