Sifnos is an appealing destination in the Cyclades known for its beautiful landscape, rich history, and vibrant culture. Compared to more bustling hotspots, Sifnos offers a more laid-back and authentic Greek island experience. Around 126,000 people visit Sifnos each year, which sounds a lot compared to its population of just 2,600 people.
But to put things into perspective, more than two million stop off at Mykonos and approximately 3.4 million travel to Santorini each year. That makes Sifnos around 26 times less visited than nearby islands.
You don't have to compromise when it comes to natural beauty, either. Sifnos offers numerous picturesque beaches with clear blue waters, such as Platis Gialos, Vathi, and Kamares, which are perfect for relaxation and water activities. The island features a network of well-marked hiking trails that provide stunning views of the landscape, including terraced hills, olive groves, and traditional Cycladic architecture.
Visitors enjoy exploring Sifnos' charming villages, such as Apollonia, with its narrow alleys and whitewashed houses, and Kastro, known for its medieval architecture and panoramic sea views. And one of these tourists recently took to TikTok to rave about their experience – branding Sifnos the "most underrated island in Greece ". The vlogger, known as Totally Avalon, praised the destination for its "amazing" food, "incredibly blue" water and "unforgettable" landscape.
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