For lovers of good food and enviable restaurants, for those who want to get off the beaten track and discover new sensations, new aromas, new flavours; for those who like to be surprised and discover the best of Greece, for those who are looking for unique and authentic experiences, beautiful landscapes, relaxing beaches, whitewashed houses and traditional village life, we are passing on the secret of Sifnos!
Sifnos owes its fame as a gourmet island to Sifnos-born Nicholas Tselementes, one of the most influential cookery writers of the early 20th century, whose name is now synonymous with cooking.
Gastronomy is at the heart of Sifnos life, and widespread awareness of the island’s excellent cuisine has led to increased interest in Sifnos.
Every year in September, the picturesque town of Artemonas hosts the Nikolaos Tselementes Festival of Cycladic Gastronomy. The ambassadors of the Cyclades islands meet in Sifnos to present their unique gastronomic and cultural traditions. Take a stroll through the city and the aroma of freshly cooked delicacies wafting through the narrow paved alleys will mesmerize you.
However, no gastronomic journey would be complete without attending a cooking course and learning how to make the famous ‘mastelo’ – lamb cooked in a traditional clay pot – or the delicious traditional ‘loukoumades’ and cookies that will definitely delight you.
Sifnos, is one of the most elegant islands of the Cyclades. distinctive white cubic houses, labyrinthine cobbled alleys, old abandoned windmills, charming chapels with colorful domes and hospitable people. In recent years, Sifnos has become the best escape for high society, including many distinguished movie stars, singers, artists and politicians.
Although it is among the most popular Greek islands, life in Sifnos seems to move at a much slower pace than we are used to, but this is actually the added value of the island. In fact, it is a relaxed place where you can savor the aroma of the Cyclades, enjoy a good conversation with friends, an exceptional dinner or a romantic drink and a walk through the whitewashed villages.
However, the extensive network of professionally marked hiking trails, which cross the island, will fascinate not only lovers of hiking, but also the more relaxed, as they can combine their gastronomic holidays with walks to discover history step by step. , tradition, culture. and the nature of the island before enjoying a memorable local meal.
With its glamour, crystal clear waters, secret coves, picturesque beaches and warm summer sun, Sifnos is a hit with boaters who either fall in love with the stunning sunsets and amazing seafood or come for the relaxed atmosphere and traditional architecture.
