Sifnos Trails
Sifnos Trails
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Sifnos Trails is the name of the hiking trails network of the island of Sifnos in the Aegean Sea, Greece. The network has a total length over 100 km, divided in 19 beautiful trails.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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Telraam
67 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
The routes are well marked, by route map, sifnos trails (internet) and along the way via poles and red/white striped markings. We have walked various routes 2, 3, 4, 9 and 9A. Walk a route and return by bus (pay close attention to the bus times) Trail 4 is a circular walk that goes along the beach of Fikiada. Here you can take a refreshing dip. We walked this in early September. Early departure 07:00, because it is very hot.. beautiful views, bring a hat, good shoes and plenty of water. We took 1.5 liters per person for a walk of 2 to 3 hours. At the circular walk, (trail 4) 2 liters per person.
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Written September 8, 2024
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Claremont77
Sydney, Australia167 contributions
Sep 2024 • Friends
These trails are a great way to visit some of the more remote spots and get away from crowds. We did the Apollonia to Kastro trail. It was described as Easy but not sure about that. You are a long way from help if you have an accident on one of these steep paths!
Written September 17, 2024
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Patricia B
Halifax, Canada38 contributions
May 2022
Lots of trails for different levels with spectacular views and not overly crowded. Once you are on a trail it is well marked, that being said, good luck finding the trail heads. I would recommend that Sifnos does more to promote these wonderful trails as a tourist destination and have more signs to point out where the trails start. Oh and of course be sure to take your sunscreen and hats and water bottles with you.
Written June 12, 2022
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Gorgeous10
London, UK219 contributions
Aug 2020
The series of trails across Sifnos has been created with real thought and care. Signage is discreet but clear, descriptions are excellent, the trails cater for all levels of fitness and ambition. Extremely well designed and presented.
Written September 16, 2020
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Thank you for you kind comments!
Written September 17, 2020
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Mark I
Dunbar, UK187 contributions
Sep 2020
A fantastic network of well way marked trails. On a couple of occasions I found it a little hard to find the start of a trail but once you are on them it’s almost impossible to get lost. No 1 offers a bit of everything, villages, olive groves and the coast and can be combined with a section of No3 to create a loop starting and ending with Artemonas/Apolonia with a handy lunch stop at Kastro.
There are a selection of maps available from the bookshop in the square in Apolonia and I would recommend picking one up to help locate the start of some of the trails and also to make it easier to combine trails. There are local guides that will take you on the trails but if you are even halfway confident navigating then you won’t need one.
There are a selection of maps available from the bookshop in the square in Apolonia and I would recommend picking one up to help locate the start of some of the trails and also to make it easier to combine trails. There are local guides that will take you on the trails but if you are even halfway confident navigating then you won’t need one.
Written December 13, 2020
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John Napier
13 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Marvelously devised trail system. We did one complete 15 km trail, the suggested timing was exact, and one walk combining two trails to our taste. Excellent signposting made this straightforward. The way marking is generally fine. There were only two occasions in 24 km where an extra sign or X (no go) would have saved us a few minutes. We are 59 and 60 years old, but fit. The long trail was demanding but still enjoyable. We walked this in March, and saw nobody else on the long trail, and almost nobody on the others.
Written March 31, 2023
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MB
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Friends
My sister and I completed a week of walking throughout the beautiful island of Sifnos with Anna a couple of weeks ago. It was the highlight of our 4 week holiday in Greece. We saw sights only accessible by walking. We visited many of the islands 200 beautiful churches perched on cliffs and rocky outcrops. The island has over 1,000 kilometres of dry stone walls which which create breathtaking pathways and terraced farm plots with ancient olive trees, farm animals and wild flowers. Anna has great general knowledge of the island, its customs, its food, its history and architecture. The memory of the walk will stay with me forever.
Written April 20, 2023
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Claudia D
Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina1,271 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
Great island to hike if are going to choose this kind of trip this is your island.
Trails that connect beaches in the most incredible spots.
You are going to discover lonely tiny beaches just for you. Olives, goats and the most amazing silence ever.
Aignos is a very small island that you will feel very close and fall in love with. There are not so many islands with this hike offers.
Trails that connect beaches in the most incredible spots.
You are going to discover lonely tiny beaches just for you. Olives, goats and the most amazing silence ever.
Aignos is a very small island that you will feel very close and fall in love with. There are not so many islands with this hike offers.
Written June 9, 2022
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Marcos T
Nicosia, Cyprus181 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
One of the main reasons I chose Sifnos for my holidays was the extensive trail network. Stayed for 4 days and did 3 trails. Here are my impressions in must-do order.
1) Platys Yialos-Fykiada-Platys Yialos.
Trail starts at bus terminal bus station in Platys Yialos. Begins with 800mtrs of dirt road and then rhe ascend begins. The uphill path goes on for about 2km and ends at Profitis Elias Kondou. Amazing views of Platys Yialos from up there.
Trail then levels off and starts descending. After about 45 min. you will see Vathy Bay and have some nice photo ops. Keep going for another 45 minutes and you reach the deserted but amazing Fykiada Bay. Take a well deserved brake here...a swim in the clear blue water will invigorate you.
From Fykiada bay to Platis Yialos is another 1 1/2 hrs. This is the most beautiful part if the trail wuth many photo ops. Towards the end of the trail there is a final ascend of about 30 minutes until you rach Platis Yialos.
Total hiking time including 30 minute brake at Fikiada 4 1/2hrs.
2) Apollonia-Kastro-Panagia Poulati-Artemonas-Apollonia.
Start at Apollonia square and takr trail no. 3 towards Ayios Andreas. At the junction with trail no 1 go east on 1 towards Kastro. This part shouldnt take more than an hour. At Kastro take a brake but dont forget to visit the small church of Seven Martyrs on top of the rock. Amazing views from here.
The trail continuous parallel to the sea until you get to the Panagia Poulati monastery. Amazing photo ops here with Kastro in the background.
Now the tough part of the hike starts. It will be about 45 minute uphill hike till Artemonas.
Once in Artemonas go through the village and take the main street that will get you to Apollonia in about 15 minutes.
3) Apollonia to Kamares.
This is an easy downhill trail that will be completed in about 1 1/2 hrs. Nothing really memorable. It will be a pleasent afternoon walk.
Sifnos is a hikers paradise and highly recommended if you are into hiking.
1) Platys Yialos-Fykiada-Platys Yialos.
Trail starts at bus terminal bus station in Platys Yialos. Begins with 800mtrs of dirt road and then rhe ascend begins. The uphill path goes on for about 2km and ends at Profitis Elias Kondou. Amazing views of Platys Yialos from up there.
Trail then levels off and starts descending. After about 45 min. you will see Vathy Bay and have some nice photo ops. Keep going for another 45 minutes and you reach the deserted but amazing Fykiada Bay. Take a well deserved brake here...a swim in the clear blue water will invigorate you.
From Fykiada bay to Platis Yialos is another 1 1/2 hrs. This is the most beautiful part if the trail wuth many photo ops. Towards the end of the trail there is a final ascend of about 30 minutes until you rach Platis Yialos.
Total hiking time including 30 minute brake at Fikiada 4 1/2hrs.
2) Apollonia-Kastro-Panagia Poulati-Artemonas-Apollonia.
Start at Apollonia square and takr trail no. 3 towards Ayios Andreas. At the junction with trail no 1 go east on 1 towards Kastro. This part shouldnt take more than an hour. At Kastro take a brake but dont forget to visit the small church of Seven Martyrs on top of the rock. Amazing views from here.
The trail continuous parallel to the sea until you get to the Panagia Poulati monastery. Amazing photo ops here with Kastro in the background.
Now the tough part of the hike starts. It will be about 45 minute uphill hike till Artemonas.
Once in Artemonas go through the village and take the main street that will get you to Apollonia in about 15 minutes.
3) Apollonia to Kamares.
This is an easy downhill trail that will be completed in about 1 1/2 hrs. Nothing really memorable. It will be a pleasent afternoon walk.
Sifnos is a hikers paradise and highly recommended if you are into hiking.
Written July 15, 2019
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lynne k
Davidson, NC34 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Hiked on 4 Greek islands and Sifnos Trails had the best clearly marked trails all over the island. Level of difficulty, distance, and markers were a great help navigating the terrain.
Written June 12, 2019
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I would like to take my 3 teenagers on a hike, but afraid to do it on my own. Is there tour guide?
Thank you
Written June 22, 2019
Hi, no sure if there is tour guide for hiking. We use the free hiking map provided and a keen eye to lookout for markers, which are painted on rocks, trees, poles, etc. along the trail. Maybe you should try asking at the tourist information office or try the shortest trails to experience it first.
However, if the trail ends far away from where you started, you have to take a bus or taxi back. We had lunch at a restaurant nearby and called for a taxi to take us back to Kastro.
Written June 22, 2019
Γεια σας.ενδιαφερομαι για πεζοποριες στα μονοπατια..πως μπορω να τιςπρογραμματισω..υπαρχουν χαρτες?
Μονο on line?
Written June 13, 2019
Where did you stay? Can you suggest a location that would have good access to easy to moderate trails? Thanks!
Written November 26, 2018
Appollonia and Artemonas are good places to stay. They are quite high up, most trails lead down from there and you can usually get a bus back up from the end of the trail. If you stay on the coast and want to explore the trails you'll find yourself catching two or three buses - one to get you to Artemonas, one to get you back to Artemonas from the end of the trail, then another bus back to wherever you're staying. The buses are really good. Hope that helps!
Written December 16, 2018
Hi! My husband and me will arrive end of aug to sifnos and would love to take the trails. Which do you recommend? Thks!
Written August 18, 2017
Hello! That's great that you are coming over! First of all, please consider the heat. Do not attempt to walk between 11am and 4pm, and to take a lot of water with you. As for the trails, any trail would be nice, especially the coastal ones (1, 2 and 4). I would recommend you avoid trails 6A, 6B and generally trail 6 (because of its length). You can decide about the trail that wuits you most on our website,
Enjoy your visit to Sifnos!
Written August 19, 2017
Is it possible to buy walking maps/ routes in sifnos?
Written April 28, 2017
Hello! Yes of course! There are some shops that sell very detailed maps of the trails. You can also eventually download our free application available through our official website. Please do not hesitate to ask for any further assistance. Best regards, The Sifnos Trails Team
Written April 29, 2017
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