Sifnos Beaches
Respecting the overall profile of the island, you will not encounter well-organized beaches with plenty of facilities in Sifnos. Most shores are sandy and remain relatively pristine, which explains the fantastic azure and turquoise waters. The most busy ones, though, are located on the island's southern side.
In brief, the most famous beaches in Sifnos are Platis Gialos, Vathi and Kamares. Many seaside accommodations are located in proximity to these.
Below, you will find a list of the best beaches on Sifnos Island sorted by popularity.
After exploring them, don't skip checking out All Things to Do in Sifnos (best sights, villages, restaurants and more).
Platis Gialos beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family FriendlyLocation: 9 km south of Apollonia
Description: This is a busy tourist resort with a long sandy coast, crystal clear waters, and many facilities. Restaurants, cafes, and watersports facilities line the beach.
Apokofto (Chrissopigi) beach
Sandy, Family FriendlyLocation: 8 km southeast of Apollonia
Description: Apokofto is adjacent to the small peninsula of Chrissopigi and among the most picturesque beaches of the Cyclades.
Vathi beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family FriendlyLocation: 10 km southwest of Apollonia
Description: Vathi is a bay consisting of golden sand and crystal water. The green environment creates a relaxing ambiance, while the many facilities along the beach are sure to satisfy all visitors.
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Kamares beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly, Small HarborLocation: 6 km northwest of Apollonia
Description: Kamares is a sandy beach with crystal-clear waters, surrounded by lovely hotels and taverns with stone yards right on the coast.
Faros beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family FriendlyLocation: 7 km southeast of Apollonia
Description: The sandy beach of Faros is located on the island's southeastern side, boasting calm waters and offering plenty of restaurants and options for accommodation.
Cheronissos beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family FriendlyLocation: 15 km northwest of Apollonia
Description: Cheronissos is a beautiful fishing village untouched by tourism. Its small beach has soft sand and crystal water and offers visitors a tranquil ambiance perfect for a day of relaxation.
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Vroulidia beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 12 km north west of Apollonia
Description: This is a small, secluded beach on the way to Heronissos, on the northernmost spot of the island. It is totally unorganized and provides the perfect place to enjoy some privacy.
Fassolou beach
Protected from winds, Non-Organized, SandyLocation: 7 km southeast of Apollonia
Description: The sandy Fassolou is one of the three beaches that stretch close to Faros village. It has transparent azure waters and is non-organized.
Fikiada beach
Secluded, Non-Organized, SandyLocation: 10 km north of Apollonia
Description: Fikiada is a completely isolated beach in the southern part of Sifnos. It is surrounded by lush green hills and offers a serene and quiet ambiance.
Gialoudia beach
Secluded, Non-Organized, PebbledLocation: 10 km northwest of Apollonia
Description: Gialoudia is an isolated beach that is accessible by boat. It consists of pebbles and turquoise waters and offers visitors a serene ambiance ideal for a day of relaxation.
Panagia Poulati beach
Secluded, PebbledLocation: 3.5 km northeast of Apollonia
Description: Panagia Poulati is a small rocky cove of wild, untamed beauty. Its pristine azure waters and magnificent views are highly rewarding if you don’t mind the rocks.
Saoures beach
Secluded, Non-Organized, PebbledLocation: 8 km south of Apollonia
Description: Saoures is an isolated beach on the south side of the Monastery of Chrissopigi. It has pebbles and turquoise waters and offers serenity and impeccable views of the monastery.
Vlichada beach
Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 8 km southwest of Apollonia
Description: Vlichada is one of the most secluded beaches on the island of Sifnos. It boasts a small coastline and emerald waters amongst a quiet and isolated natural environment.
Vlicho beach
Non-Organized, SandyLocation: 6 km southeast of Apollonia
Description: Vlicho stretches into the heart of an idyllic cove close to Faros. Fringed by cerulean waters, this quiet beach is non-organized and ideal for relaxation.
Platis Gialos beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family FriendlyLocation: 9 km south of Apollonia
Description: This is a busy tourist resort with a long sandy coast, crystal clear waters, and many facilities. Restaurants, cafes, and watersports facilities line the beach.
Apokofto (Chrissopigi) beach
Sandy, Family FriendlyLocation: 8 km southeast of Apollonia
Description: Apokofto is adjacent to the small peninsula of Chrissopigi and among the most picturesque beaches of the Cyclades.
Vathi beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family FriendlyLocation: 10 km southwest of Apollonia
Description: Vathi is a bay consisting of golden sand and crystal water. The green environment creates a relaxing ambiance, while the many facilities along the beach are sure to satisfy all visitors.
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Kamares beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family Friendly, Small HarborLocation: 6 km northwest of Apollonia
Description: Kamares is a sandy beach with crystal-clear waters, surrounded by lovely hotels and taverns with stone yards right on the coast.
Faros beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family FriendlyLocation: 7 km southeast of Apollonia
Description: The sandy beach of Faros is located on the island's southeastern side, boasting calm waters and offering plenty of restaurants and options for accommodation.
Cheronissos beach
Partly-Organized, Sandy, Family FriendlyLocation: 15 km northwest of Apollonia
Description: Cheronissos is a beautiful fishing village untouched by tourism. Its small beach has soft sand and crystal water and offers visitors a tranquil ambiance perfect for a day of relaxation.
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Vroulidia beach
Pebbled, Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 12 km north west of Apollonia
Description: This is a small, secluded beach on the way to Heronissos, on the northernmost spot of the island. It is totally unorganized and provides the perfect place to enjoy some privacy.
Fassolou beach
Protected from winds, Non-Organized, SandyLocation: 7 km southeast of Apollonia
Description: The sandy Fassolou is one of the three beaches that stretch close to Faros village. It has transparent azure waters and is non-organized.
Fikiada beach
Secluded, Non-Organized, SandyLocation: 10 km north of Apollonia
Description: Fikiada is a completely isolated beach in the southern part of Sifnos. It is surrounded by lush green hills and offers a serene and quiet ambiance.
Gialoudia beach
Secluded, Non-Organized, PebbledLocation: 10 km northwest of Apollonia
Description: Gialoudia is an isolated beach that is accessible by boat. It consists of pebbles and turquoise waters and offers visitors a serene ambiance ideal for a day of relaxation.
Panagia Poulati beach
Secluded, PebbledLocation: 3.5 km northeast of Apollonia
Description: Panagia Poulati is a small rocky cove of wild, untamed beauty. Its pristine azure waters and magnificent views are highly rewarding if you don’t mind the rocks.
Saoures beach
Secluded, Non-Organized, PebbledLocation: 8 km south of Apollonia
Description: Saoures is an isolated beach on the south side of the Monastery of Chrissopigi. It has pebbles and turquoise waters and offers serenity and impeccable views of the monastery.
Vlichada beach
Secluded, Non-OrganizedLocation: 8 km southwest of Apollonia
Description: Vlichada is one of the most secluded beaches on the island of Sifnos. It boasts a small coastline and emerald waters amongst a quiet and isolated natural environment.
Vlicho beach
Non-Organized, SandyLocation: 6 km southeast of Apollonia
Description: Vlicho stretches into the heart of an idyllic cove close to Faros. Fringed by cerulean waters, this quiet beach is non-organized and ideal for relaxation.