APOLLONIA - SIFNOS
Apollonia
(or Stavri) is the capital of Sifnos since 1836 and the seat of the
Municipality of Sifnos since 1999. The toponym Apollonia means that
the city is devoted to Apollo.
It is built amphitheatrically on three smooth shaped hills. Here you
shall find the public services such as the
Police Department, the
Greek Telecommunications
Organization, the Town Hall, the
Hellenic
Post, Banks, travel agencies,
pharmacies,
stores, food stores and
petrol stations.
The
visitor shall admire its beautiful traditional
architecture. The
simple decoration offers a total of unique aesthetic value.
Apollonia satisfies even the most particular visitor since it
provides all the comforts for a pleasant
stay.
One walk along the central pedestrianized street helps the visitor
discover how many churches there are which are totally connected and
perfectly integrated into the residential complex.
Walking through the paved streets, you can buy souvenirs, taste the
traditional dishes and visit the
folklore museum
at Heroon Square, which includes exhibited articles from the
traditional life of the island, such are agricultural tools, house
ware, local costumes etc., the old school of Agios Artemios
(1832-1988), Panagia of Baros, churches with frescos and artistic
icon screens, Agios Athanassios, Agios Sostis, Metamorphosis of
Sotiras, Timios Stavros, Panagia "Geraniofora" (which bears the sky)
etc., and the busts of the poets Rambagas, at the homonymous square,
as well as that of Aristomenis Provelegios, the work of art of
Giannoulis Halepas, in the courtyard of the Gymnasium - Lycee of
Apollonia etc.
The
heart of the island’s
nightlife
beats in Apollonia, where besides the traditional taverns, there are
also restaurants, cafeterias, patisseries and nightclubs; moreover,
at the famous "Entertainment Alley", there are many bars as well as
gift-shops with products of traditional pottery and jewelry
workshops, which are open till the morning!
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Curious club, Apollonia -
Sifnos
Open from 24.00 till morning!
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The book shop, Apollonia -
Sifnos
Up-to-date, vivid, dynamic, with all the latest
publications in Greek and foreign books.
Newspapers - Magazines, International & Hellenic
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Apostolis' Koutouki, Apollonia -
Sifnos
Here, you shall enjoy the
Greek traditional cuisine and various traditional dishes of
Sifnos, such as Throubato, Mastelo and rooster cooked with wine
and served with spaghetti, which are some of the specialties
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Rooms & studios to
let "Letta",
Apollonia - Sifnos
The rooms and studios to let “Letta” are situated in Apollonia,
at a place which combines the tranquility with the easy access
to Sifnos’ entertainment.
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Karidies complex, Apollonia - Sifnos
KARIDIES" complex stand in Apollonia, the
capital of Sifnos island and has been built with care trying to
combine the island’s hospitality and tradition with modern. Our
8 newly built rooms can guest 2-3
persons each and have their own
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"Peristeronas"
(Dovecote), Apollonia - Sifnos
This traditional building that we have
renovated with good taste, making sure that we incorporate
everything that a modern accommodation requires, without
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Hotel Anthousa,
Apollonia - Sifnos
Hotel Anthousa is
situated at the center of Apollonia,
the capital of Sifnos,
in a fabulous
location where from, one can have a bird’s
eye view on the Aegean Sea,
on the islands facing Sifnos and on all the
picturesque villages around
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Eftihia Studios, Apollonia - Sifnos
In Apollonia, at the edge
of the settlement, on the sea side, you shall find the studios
to let Eftihia. At a small distance from the centre (only 5
minutes on foot by a paved narrow street and 200m. by car) our
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"Giamaki" Rooms, Apollonia
- Sifnos
In the heart of Sifnos, in Apollonia, you
shall find the rooms to let "Giamaki". Built at a privileged
spot of the settlement,
they have a panoramic view over the
settlement of Kato Petali,
and over the islands of Antiparos and Paros.
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"Nostos" Rooms, Apollonia
(Kato Petali) - Sifnos
The traditional complex
"Nostos" is located at
Kato Petali 800m from the
island's capital, Apollonia.
The cycladic architecture
prevails at all spaces.
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"Arhondou" Rooms &
Apartments,
Apollonia - Sifnos
The apartments and rooms «Arhondou» have been constructed in
Apollonia, the capital of Sifnos, in order to offer you a
comfortable and pleasant stay, during your vacation.
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