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ARTEMONAS - SIFNOS

 

Artemonas village in Sifnos IslandIt is situated at the north of Apollonia in a distance of one and a half kilometer from it. It is a real jewel of Sifnos. High at the top of the hill only two of the old series of wind mills are preserved in a good condition. From here, the view of Sifnos is panoramic. The visitor can look far away at the surrounding islands, at Kastro, at the central settlements, even at Kamares. It is said that at the site where Panagia of Kochi is built today, according to the tradition, there used to be during the ancient times a worship center of "Ekvatria" Artemis, who was the goddess who used to protect people during their disembarkation from the ships and who also used to safeguard the happy issue of all the cases.  

 Artemonas village in Sifnos IslandThe walk around the paved narrow streets of the village is a unique experience, as the visitor can see some of the most beautiful mansions of the island, in the railed in verdant gardens. The promenade in all the neighborhoods keeps continuous surprises and the image of this marvelous residential complex when it is bathed in the faint light of the afternoon shall certainly touch your soul. The village, with the particular residential development, attracts the visitors in a magic way. 

It is the homeland of the great master and national fighter Nikolaos Chrissogelos and of the poet and philologist Ioannis Gryparis. From 1914 to 1998 it was the seat of the homonymous community of Artemonas. The visitor besides from the classic mansions, must also visit the house where the poet Ioannis Gryparis wasArtemonas village in Sifnos Island born and the churches Panagia the Kochi with its interesting architecture, Panagia of Ammos, where one can see the icon Panagia the Monachi, a rare representation of the Virgin Mary without the Holy Infant, and the beautiful church Panagia of Balis and Agios Spyridonas. 

In Artemonas there are hotels, many rooms and apartments to let and many are those who choose to stay there, since it offers the possibility to have peaceful vacation in comparison with the noisy Apollonia. In the village one shall find the best traditional pastry making workshops and bakeries with traditional sweets, famous traditional taverns, stores, gift-shops, steak houses and super markets.

 


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Windmill Villas, Artemonas - Sifnos

Windmill Villas, Artemonas - Sifnos

This is a unique and beautiful group of apartments which have been created around an old Windmill, known to the locals as the "Windmill of Spithas", taken from the name of the owner Mr. Kostas Spithas, who will welcome you together with his wife Rita. more...

Smaragdi hotel, Artemonas - Sifnos

Smaragdi hotel, Artemonas - Sifnos

In a distance of only 5km from Kamares port and 1km from Apollonia, you can reach the most picturesque and traditional village of the island, Artemonas.  Smaragdi hotel is situated in Artemona's main square...  more...

Windmill Bella Vista, Artemonas - Sifnos

Windmill Bella Vista is located on a hill on the edge of the village of Artemonas, offering a truly magnificent view Our picturesque windmill plus our carefully designed, whitewashed studios and apartments... more...

Get the information you need on Sifnos’ villages by clicking on the region of your choice, either on the following links, or on the map.

Apollonia

Kamares

Platis Gialos

Agios Loukas

Ano Petali

Artemonas

Cheronissos

Kato Petali

Kastro

Exambella

Katavati

Vathi

Faros

Chrissopigi


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