Things to do in Sifnos

Immerse yourself in the authentic ambiance of Sifnos and discover the heart of the island along its narrow paved streets and its cute sandy beaches.

Discover our recommendations for a peaceful holiday in Sifnos below.

Try a unique experience

Do you want to visit a traditional goat farm?

Come and learn first-hand how to make local cheese from fresh goat milk that you will milk yourself!

You will help us feed our animals (goats, geese, rabbits, donkey, ducks…). You will then milk a goat and make local Sifnian cheese. In the evening, you will enjoy a dinner with local delicacies (traditional chickpea soup and salad with our homemade cheese) and refreshments on our terrace.

Find more information on our website.

Our top three beaches

Faros is a small fishing village 15 minutes by bus from our rooms. Enjoy reading a book underneath a tree or swimming at Glyfo beach (our favourite in Faros), and in the afternoon walk across the beautiful paved path to Chrysopigi, a monastery that is patron and protector of the island. We recommend eating at Fasolou restaurant!

Vathy is one of the largest sandy beaches of Sifnos, 25 minutes from our rooms by bus. Our favourite spot to enjoy the beach is at the far left corner, underneath the majestic trees. Vathy also has a great selection of restaurants and traditional tavernas. Eat at Manolis, Idroussa or Okeanida, and drink a coffee at Bola!

Cheronissos is a picturesque fishing village with a tiny sandy beach, 25 minutes from our rooms by bus. Come early to find a nice spot at the beach. Bring your snorkeling mask and you might get a glimpse of an octopus!

20190901_171226_Faros_website — Glyfo beach at Faros. View from the paved path leading to Chrisopigi.

Religious_Festival — Revithada served at the traditional feast of Profitis Ilias Monastery.

Taste the local tradition of Sifnos

Mizithra (or xinomizithra) is a delicious local cheese – think of it as the softer and lighter version of feta. It is made from goat or sheep cheese and is usually served over a Greek salad (ask for it instead of feta). It is incredibly delicious over a bite of fresh bread. Learn how to make local cheese, and taste local delicacies, at our farm (you will meet our friendly goats too!).

Mastelo is a tender lamb dish that is slow-cooked with wine and dill in a traditional clay pot. It melts in your mouth and has a delicate sweet flavour. Locals eat mastelo after midnight of Easter Holy Saturday.

Revithada is a hearty chickpea stew slow-cooked in a traditional oven. Locals enjoy this delicacy over lunch on Sunday. Try some revithada and mastelo at Kelari tavern in Kato Petali (we recommend booking a table!). It is only 20 minutes away on foot from our rooms.