Evocative landscapes, lively traditions and a rich culinary heritage make for unforgettable holidays on Sifnos, an island of balance and harmony in the Cyclades Sifnos stands out among the Cyclades islands for its architecture and natural beauty. Once a thriving gold and silver mining location, it has since ancient times cultivated a reputation for the...

Take in the Cycladic perfection of the main town Apollonia takes everything most authentic and classy about Sifnos and presents it with classic Cycladic grace. Little whitewashed alleyways, brightly coloured doors and window frames, bougainvillea and pots of geraniums … you get the idea. Built on three hillsides, it offers beautiful views over the Aegean...

Local chickpea soup In every Sifnian household, every Sunday morning, chickpea soup steams in a ceramic pot. The cooking begins the previous night when the chickpeas are boiled with oil and rainwater and then left to simmer all night in a wood-burning oven. Locals enjoy their soup after coming home from the morning church service,...