Sifnos is a greek island recommended to us, after Naxos. We have already visited Santorini and Crete. Sifnos, however is not in Rick's Greece book. Anyone experience Sifnos?
Posted by
France Southwest - Occitanie
3874 posts
There are at least 150 Greek islands not listed in the RS Greece book, which shouldn't be considered a guidebook but rather a simplified selection of some touristy islands.
I've been going to Sifnos since the 90s. If you want to experience a still authentic Greek island, untouched by mass tourism, it's not too late.
https://www.roomsinsifnos.com/
You'll need to take a ferry, thankfully, there's no airport in Sifnos.
Posted by
New England
12147 posts
We enjoyed visiting Sifnos. We liked this island as we did Naxos and Crete.
We could not wait to leave Santorini, crowded, over touristed.
Posted by
Doncaster
18 posts
Sifnos is one of my favourite islands. Laid back charm, beautiful beaches, stunning scenery, pretty inland and coastal villages, good prices, great tavernas and cafes, decent bus service, wonderful people etc. etc.
https://sifnos.gr/en/sifnos/
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Thinking of visiting Sifnos in early to mid October. Is the island dead for tourism by then or is it worth visiting at that time? How about Naxos/Paros?
Posted by
Tinos, Greece
54 posts
Strange as it may seem but there is life outside of RS guide book.
Posted by
France Southwest - Occitanie
3874 posts
You should definitely take advantage of the opportunity to go to Sifnos during the first half of October. Unless you're planning on partying every night surrounded by crowds of tourists, which isn't really why people visit Sifnos anyway. We've been there in May, June, September, and even early November, and it has always suited us perfectly.