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Sifnos
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It's a relatively little-visited island where you can go for walks, see some historical remains, and enjoy the sea and landscapes.
Overview of Sifnos
It's a relatively little-visited island where you can go for walks, see some historical remains, and enjoy the sea and landscapes.
Key facts
- Type of place: island.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location:
- Local time:
- Main town: Apollonia.
- Population: 2,625 (2011).
- Area: 73.94 km².
- Highest point: 679 m.
- Coastline:
- Website: www.sifnos.gr/fra/
History of Sifnos
The island's environment
Wildlife and flora
Precautions
What to see and do in Sifnos
In the surrounding area
Climate and weather in Sifnos
The island has a Mediterranean climate, sunny and windy, also characterised by dry summers and rainfall mainly in winter. In terms of temperatures, in winter the thermometer rarely drops below 10°C, and in summer it rarely rises above 30°C. In terms of climate (and even visitor numbers), the best time to visit is spring or early autumn.