Where to Stay in Sifnos & Serifos

Sifnos and Serifos are neighbouring islands of the western Cyclades, about 2 to 3 hours from Piraeus. Sifnos is known for its food, pottery, white villages and the chapel of the Seven Martyrs; Serifos for its hilltop Chora and wild, quiet beaches.

Where to stay: choose your base

• Apollonia (Sifnos) – the lively capital in the centre of Sifnos, with lanes, cafés and restaurants.
• Kamares (Sifnos) – the port, with a sandy beach and tavernas, easy for arrivals.
• Platis Gialos and Vathi (Sifnos) – long sandy beaches in the south, with calm water.
• Faros (Sifnos) – a small fishing village near Fasolou beach and Chrysopigi.
• Livadi (Serifos) – the port of Serifos, with beaches and tavernas below the hilltop Chora.

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How to get to Sifnos & Serifos

Ferries from Piraeus reach Serifos in about 2 to 4 hours and Sifnos in about 2 to 5 hours, depending on the boat. There is no airport. We can arrange a private transfer from Athens airport or the city to Piraeus port.

What to do

• Visit the chapel of Panagia Chrysopigi near Faros.
• Walk to Kastro, the old medieval village of Sifnos.
• See the pottery workshops and taste the local food of Sifnos.
• Climb to the hilltop Chora of Serifos for the view.
• Swim at Vathi and Platis Gialos on Sifnos.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I stay in Sifnos?

Apollonia for village life, Kamares for the port and beach, Platis Gialos or Vathi for long sandy beaches, and Faros for a quiet fishing village.

How do I get to Sifnos and Serifos?

By ferry from Piraeus, about 2 to 5 hours. We can arrange your transfer from Athens to Piraeus port.

Can I visit both islands?

Yes. Serifos and Sifnos are next to each other and connected by short ferry trips in summer.