Where to ride
Sifnos is small enough to cross in half an hour and big enough to keep you busy for a week. Here's where riders go first. Driving time is estimated from our shop in Agia Marina.
20 min rideThe old capital on a cliff: marble alleys, Venetian walls and the church of Eptamartyres on the rock below.
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22 min rideThe island's landmark monastery, on its own rocky islet. Swim at Apokofto right next to it.
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25 min rideThe long sandy beach, with tavernas along the water.
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20 min rideA sheltered bay with shallow, calm water. The family favourite.
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10 min rideThe capital: shops, bars and the best dinner on the island along Steno.
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20 min rideA small fishing village with three beaches and a footpath to Chrysopigi.
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Routes we ride ourselves, with the stops in the right order. Open the route in Google Maps and follow it at your own pace.
Full day · 5 stopsThe big loop: the capital, the old town on the rock and the south coast, in one ride.
Coffee and a first stroll in the pedestrian centre
Marble alleys and the walk down to Eptamartyres
Lunch by the water at the little fishing port
The island's landmark monastery and a swim at Apokofto
Wind down on the long sandy beach
Photo: Kondephy · CC BY-SA 4.0Half day · 4 stopsFour spots for swimming and eating on the calm, southern side of the island.
First swim in the sheltered bay with shallow water
Second dip and lunch along the beach road
Photo stop at the monastery, swim at Apokofto next door
Afternoon coffee or fresh fish at the fishing village
Afternoon · 3 stopsAn easy afternoon ride that ends with the best sunset on the island.
Golden-hour light at the monastery
A stroll and some shopping in the Steno before dark
Sunset from the walls, then stay for dinner
