Hotel Alexandros | Hotels Sifnos
This Σίφνος Ξενοδοχεία is situated in Platis Gialos, just 150 meters away from the greatest sandy beachfront on Sifnos, contained in the Cyclades region of Greece. Our vacation resort is exceedingly manned with all the features you'll need, providing the leading Sifnos Island Holiday.
Locations to see | Σίφνος Διαμονή
Apollonia
The island largest city, Apollonia, is really part of a complex of grouped neighborhoods distributed all along a hillside, which actually unite into one another. It's the place where numerous retailers and professional services happen to be, most notably banks, the postal service, and an array of tourist-oriented retailers and cafes. You will find a small "scene" found there through the summertime with locals, in addition to visitors moving among the many tavernas, coffee shops, as well as other establishments. You will find a fascinating Folk Art Museum (open each day April to October tel. 30 22840 33730) located in the town square. The other key village inside the cluster, further up the hillside, is Artemonas, substantially less active nonetheless far more atmospheric with more traditional Cycladic architecture in comparison with Apollonia. The walk connecting the two is steep but it just requires just about twenty minutes, and additionally will be offering plenty of incredible vistas.
Historical Sites
Despite the fact that the island of Sifnos lacks any key antiquities, you will find minor historical sites, which will fascinate several tourists. The remains associated with some of the ancient mines are designated on quite a few maps, and there is an island-walking excursion available within the summer months (particulars at the Aegean Thesaurus Travel Agency office in Apollonia). The remains of a Mycenean Citadel are seen around the hill of Aghios Andreas (branded because of the church erected on the same place), arrived at by a steep climb on a path (signposted) heading off to the west from the major road to Vathi, just about two km to the south of central Apollonia. These ancient remains are composed mainly of a wall structure and just traces of buildings. Nonetheless, they give a good notion of precisely how broad the area was, and as well the sights are very well worth the walk. Another similar citadel, more challenging to locate, is at Aghios Nikitas, around 5 km NW of Apollonia, north of the route to Cheronisos.
Bay of Vathi
Many regard the Bay of Vathi as the most impressive seashore throughout the island. Though its strip of fine sand may be thin in areas, it's extremely lengthy, as well as on a stunning enclosed bay, which will keep the sea peaceful. In the past it's been among the very least busy of the principal Cyclades seashores, but just recently it's much more crowded thanks to new developments in the area. The several beachside tavernas found there is usually good quality.
Aghios Simeon
The cloister of Aghios Simeon will be found to the north of Kamares, and has a gorgeous vista on the Bay of Kamares
Kastro
Kastro is the medieval island capital city and is most definitely worthy of seeing because it is a nearly flawlessly preserved medieval Cycladic town, breathtaking and pristine. It happens to be upon a rugged hill looking over the Agean. You can actually walk around the seacoast, or even to a tiny beach, which has a taverna, or perhaps to a swimming area, composed of rocks and not much of a beach, or maybe throughout the fields up into the hills. You can find a bus connecting Kastro and Apollonia/Artemonas. Also you can hike the close to three-kilometer trail coming from Kastro to Appolonia, some of it steep. A lengthier, winding route leads from Artemonas right down to Panaghia Poulati monastery and from there with a rough trail along side seaside to Kastro, providing stunning views. Neither route includes much cover from the sun. Kastro contains a modest Archaeological Museum (operating Tuesday-Sunday, 08:30-15:00, tel. 30 22840 31022) with some superb classical pieces. The town's pathways have some Roman sarcophagi as well as some ancient columns that are part of some houses, and you are able to find a well maintained section of amazingly built Traditional wall structure.
Cheronisos
Cheronisos is a fishing community in the barren north part of the island, which has a small beach and a small number of pleasant tavernas, in addition to a classic pottery place, where the craftsman specializes in "trick" pots. As an illustration, fill one up with wine, dump the wine out from the spout until finally it appears to be empty, set the pitcher down for a moment, then pick it up and start pouring again… more wine is released!
Chrisopigi
Chrisopigi is a tiny chapel on a small peninsula on the east of Sifnos, with a few shorelines close by
Faros
Faros is usually a bit breezy, but the octopus at the taverna overviewing the bay is a must
Platis Gialos
Platis Gialos, a Blue Flag beach, is reputed for being the lengthiest seashore in the Cyclades, very developed and extremely popular with families.
Lazarus
Lazarus Beach is a little bit further to the south than Platis Gialos.
Alexandros Sifnos Beach Hotels Contact Information:
Address: Platis Gialos, Sifnos Island, Cyclades, Greece
Telephone: 0030 2284071300-2 and 0030 2284071333
Fax: 0030 2284071303
Email: info@hotelalexandros.gr
Or simply have a look at Hotels Sifnos Island and simply fill in our online reservation form on our website. Sifnos offers the holiday vacation of a lifetime and at Hotel Alexandros we will do everything possible for making your stay fulfilling and unforgettable.
This Σίφνος Ξενοδοχεία is situated in Platis Gialos, just 150 meters away from the greatest sandy beachfront on Sifnos, contained in the Cyclades region of Greece. Our vacation resort is exceedingly manned with all the features you'll need, providing the leading Sifnos Island Holiday.
Locations to see | Σίφνος Διαμονή
Apollonia
The island largest city, Apollonia, is really part of a complex of grouped neighborhoods distributed all along a hillside, which actually unite into one another. It's the place where numerous retailers and professional services happen to be, most notably banks, the postal service, and an array of tourist-oriented retailers and cafes. You will find a small "scene" found there through the summertime with locals, in addition to visitors moving among the many tavernas, coffee shops, as well as other establishments. You will find a fascinating Folk Art Museum (open each day April to October tel. 30 22840 33730) located in the town square. The other key village inside the cluster, further up the hillside, is Artemonas, substantially less active nonetheless far more atmospheric with more traditional Cycladic architecture in comparison with Apollonia. The walk connecting the two is steep but it just requires just about twenty minutes, and additionally will be offering plenty of incredible vistas.
Historical Sites
Despite the fact that the island of Sifnos lacks any key antiquities, you will find minor historical sites, which will fascinate several tourists. The remains associated with some of the ancient mines are designated on quite a few maps, and there is an island-walking excursion available within the summer months (particulars at the Aegean Thesaurus Travel Agency office in Apollonia). The remains of a Mycenean Citadel are seen around the hill of Aghios Andreas (branded because of the church erected on the same place), arrived at by a steep climb on a path (signposted) heading off to the west from the major road to Vathi, just about two km to the south of central Apollonia. These ancient remains are composed mainly of a wall structure and just traces of buildings. Nonetheless, they give a good notion of precisely how broad the area was, and as well the sights are very well worth the walk. Another similar citadel, more challenging to locate, is at Aghios Nikitas, around 5 km NW of Apollonia, north of the route to Cheronisos.
Bay of Vathi
Many regard the Bay of Vathi as the most impressive seashore throughout the island. Though its strip of fine sand may be thin in areas, it's extremely lengthy, as well as on a stunning enclosed bay, which will keep the sea peaceful. In the past it's been among the very least busy of the principal Cyclades seashores, but just recently it's much more crowded thanks to new developments in the area. The several beachside tavernas found there is usually good quality.
Aghios Simeon
The cloister of Aghios Simeon will be found to the north of Kamares, and has a gorgeous vista on the Bay of Kamares
Kastro
Kastro is the medieval island capital city and is most definitely worthy of seeing because it is a nearly flawlessly preserved medieval Cycladic town, breathtaking and pristine. It happens to be upon a rugged hill looking over the Agean. You can actually walk around the seacoast, or even to a tiny beach, which has a taverna, or perhaps to a swimming area, composed of rocks and not much of a beach, or maybe throughout the fields up into the hills. You can find a bus connecting Kastro and Apollonia/Artemonas. Also you can hike the close to three-kilometer trail coming from Kastro to Appolonia, some of it steep. A lengthier, winding route leads from Artemonas right down to Panaghia Poulati monastery and from there with a rough trail along side seaside to Kastro, providing stunning views. Neither route includes much cover from the sun. Kastro contains a modest Archaeological Museum (operating Tuesday-Sunday, 08:30-15:00, tel. 30 22840 31022) with some superb classical pieces. The town's pathways have some Roman sarcophagi as well as some ancient columns that are part of some houses, and you are able to find a well maintained section of amazingly built Traditional wall structure.
Cheronisos
Cheronisos is a fishing community in the barren north part of the island, which has a small beach and a small number of pleasant tavernas, in addition to a classic pottery place, where the craftsman specializes in "trick" pots. As an illustration, fill one up with wine, dump the wine out from the spout until finally it appears to be empty, set the pitcher down for a moment, then pick it up and start pouring again… more wine is released!
Chrisopigi
Chrisopigi is a tiny chapel on a small peninsula on the east of Sifnos, with a few shorelines close by
Faros
Faros is usually a bit breezy, but the octopus at the taverna overviewing the bay is a must
Platis Gialos
Platis Gialos, a Blue Flag beach, is reputed for being the lengthiest seashore in the Cyclades, very developed and extremely popular with families.
Lazarus
Lazarus Beach is a little bit further to the south than Platis Gialos.
Alexandros Sifnos Beach Hotels Contact Information:
Address: Platis Gialos, Sifnos Island, Cyclades, Greece
Telephone: 0030 2284071300-2 and 0030 2284071333
Fax: 0030 2284071303
Email: info@hotelalexandros.gr
Or simply have a look at Hotels Sifnos Island and simply fill in our online reservation form on our website. Sifnos offers the holiday vacation of a lifetime and at Hotel Alexandros we will do everything possible for making your stay fulfilling and unforgettable.
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