Apolonia

Apollonia, the capital of Sifnos, is built in the centre of the island. During antiquity, it was the place for worshipping Apollo, to whom the name Apollonia is attributed. The snow-white traditional houses and mansions are amphitheatrically built between narrow pebbled streets which give the city its unique beauty. Among those, small traditional chapels stand out which are typical examples of the Cycladic architecture, like the one of Panagia Geranioforos, Agios Georgios (1767), Sotiras (the Saviour) and Agios Spyridon. In Apollonia, also, is a remarkable Folklore Museum. From Apollonia, one can visit the region of Agios Andreas's church, where the ruins of a pre-historic settlement and wall have been found, as well as the Monastery of Chrysostomos, which was built in 1550 and has precious old icons.

2 km Exabela-Monastery of Panagia Vrissis Exabela is a rural inland village built among fertile vineyards. Near the village, one should visit the Monastery of Panagia Vrissis, the most remarkable site on the island. Inside the church, there is a beautiful icon stand and old icons. 6.5 km Faros A picturesque seaside fishing village with a beautiful sandy beach, which attracts many tourists in the summer.

HRISSOPIGI BEACH Picturesque sandy beach, 9.5 km south of Apollonia

SERALIA BEACH Picturesque little beach near the settlement of Kastro, 4 km north-east of Apollonia

PLATIS GIALOS BEACH Vast sandy beach with transparent shallow waters, 12 km south of Apollonia

FAROS The seaside settlement of Faros lies 7 km south-east of Apollonia. It is a small picturesque fishing village which has attracted many tourists in recent years because of its lovely beach. From Faros, one can visit the 17th century monastery of Panagia Hrissopigi.

LES HOTELS D'APOLONIA

Kamares  Kastro  Vathi

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