Landmark· Sifnos· Greece — Cyclades
Kastro (Sifnos)
36° 58.5′ N · 24° 44.7′ E
The medieval capital of Sifnos until 1836, an oval of tiny houses built into a defensive ring on a steep sea-cliff hill, with ancient marbles and sarcophagi set into its lanes.
Practical
Wikipedia: probably founded in the 14th century under the da Coronia lords. It had about 5,000 people in the early 17th century and 124 in 2021. The Archaeological Museum is open Tue–Sun 8:30am–3pm (+30 22840 31022; Wikivoyage). Wikivoyage recommends To Astro and Leonidas for lunch with a view and Dolci for drinks. Buses run from Apollonia and Artemonas. From the Kastro anchorage, land by dinghy and climb the steps. Trail 2 to Chrysopigi starts here.
Best for
Wandering a living medieval citadel
Nearby
- To Astro (Kastro, Sifnos)Right here
- Cantina (Seralia, below Kastro, Sifnos)0.1 NM away
- Church of the Seven Martyrs (Kastro, Sifnos)0.1 NM away
- Kastro Anchorage (Sifnos)0.1 NM away
- To Kelari (Kato Petali, Sifnos)0.7 NM away
- Apollonia (Sifnos Chora)1 NM away
- Apollonia Laundry (Sifnos)1 NM away
- Arades Supermarket (Apollonia, Sifnos)1 NM away