Sifnos Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island of Cyclades, Aegean Sea, Greece
About Sifnos
Inhabited since very early times, Sifnos's main claim to fame in the ancient world was for its gold and silver mines, some remains of which still exist, as a result of which the island became known by the 6th century BCE as one of the most prosperous places in Greece. This wealth was reflected in the Treasury of the Siphnians atDelphi, which was reputed to be one of the most opulent buildings at that shrine; its foundations may still be seen there today. The Greek historian Pausanias records that the island's gold mines were destroyed in an earthquake caused by Apollo after the islanders, out of greed, sent as tribute to Delphi a gold-gilded egg instead of the solid gold one which they had traditionally sent before. By Hellenistic times, the island's golden age had passed, and its subsequ
Top Attractions in Sifnos
Explore the best things to see and do in Sifnos:
- ★Plati Ghialos,
Where to Eat in Sifnos
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Argyris
- 🍴Liotrivi
Where to Stay in Sifnos
- 🏨Elies Resorts
- 🏨Hotel Alexandros
- 🏨Niriedes Hotel Apartments
- 🏨Platys Gialos Beach
Sifnos Travel Guide Sections
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