Landmark· Sifnos· Greece — Cyclades
White Tower (Aspros Pyrgos, Sifnos)
36° 56.0′ N · 24° 44.3′ E
The best preserved of the 77 ancient beacon towers that once flashed signals across Sifnos, standing near the Platis Gialos–Chrysopigi crossroads.
Practical
Municipality: about 1.5 km NE of Platis Gialos beach. The tower network (6th-3rd century BC) is re-lit by volunteers with smoke and mirrors on the eve of Pentecost each year (municipal cultural events). Easy walk from the Platis Gialos moorings.
Best for
Short walk from Platis Gialos
Nearby
- Maiolica Restaurant (Platis Gialos, Sifnos)0.3 NM away
- Mamma Mia (Platis Gialos, Sifnos)0.3 NM away
- Omega 3 (Platis Gialos, Sifnos)0.3 NM away
- Platis Gialos Mooring Field (Sifnos)0.3 NM away
- Sifnos Boat Trips & Rentals0.3 NM away
- To Steki (Platis Gialos, Sifnos)0.3 NM away
- Phournaki Bakery & Tourist Market (Platis Gialos, Sifnos)0.4 NM away
- Platis Gialos Beach (Sifnos)0.4 NM away