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Where to swim, what to eat and how to get here, from the people who live above the cove.

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Island notes12 Sep 20266 min read

The north wind can close the west coast for three days. These are the coves that stay flat, and how to get to them.

From the island.

Food28 Aug 20265 min read

Every Sifnos family has a clay pot for revithada. Eleni explains why the chickpeas go into the oven on Saturday night.

Getting here2 Aug 20267 min read

There is no airport, which is the point. Here is the easiest route from wherever you are flying from.

Craft18 Jul 20268 min read

One guest came for pottery lessons and stayed at the wheel all week. What she learnt about clay, patience and island time.

Walks30 Jun 20269 min read

Sifnos has more than 100 km of marked paths. These six leave from the villas and end somewhere worth arriving.

Seasons14 Jun 20264 min read

Warm sea, empty beaches and half the August price. The case for the last month of the season.

Private infinity poolsBoat days to hidden covesClay-oven lunchesGarden tomatoes and herbsA cook on requestDark-sky nights

Linen and beach towelsLate check-out when freePort pick-up by boatChildren welcomeFast fibre Wi-FiMule paths from the door

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