Beaches of Sifnos

The main sandy beaches

Platis Gialos

The longest sandy beach, fully organised, with tavernas and rooms along the front. Bus route. Exposed to the south.

Kamares

The port beach: sandy, shallow and calm, walkable from ferries and rooms.

Vathi

A sheltered sandy bay, shallow and calm, the usual choice with small children.

Faros

Several small coves close together, partly organised, easy to reach and good for a half day.

Quieter and harder to reach

Chrysopigi

Pebble and rock beside the monastery on the headland. Striking rather than comfortable.

Fykiada

Reached on foot, no facilities. Bring water and shade.

Vroulidia

Small, southern and quiet, with a walk down from the road.

Herronisos

The far north, a long drive on a narrow road, with fishing tavernas at the end of it.

Practical notes

• The meltemi blows from the north in summer, so south-facing beaches are usually calmer in wind.
• Only the main beaches have sunbed hire and food; assume nothing at the smaller coves.
• Several beaches are reachable by bus in season; the rest need a car, a scooter, or a walk.
• Shade is limited almost everywhere apart from the tamarisk trees at Platis Gialos and Vathi.