FAROS - SIFNOS
 Faros
is situated at the S.E of Sifnos and it is considered the safest
port of the island, of which it has been the official port up to
1883. It took its name after the lighthouse (in Greek: faros) that
has been installed at the entrance of the port for navigation
reasons, which today is situated at the S.E. side of the entrance of
the port and next to the monastery of Stavros, from which the sight
to Chrissopigi
and to the facing islands is magic!
It is a beautiful picturesque village the residents of which live by
fishing, with three continuous sandy beaches,
Fassolou,
Faros and
Glipho, from where starts the most famous path of Sifnos, which
leads to Chrissopigi.
One short stop at Agios Charalambos, gives the walker the chance to
feel that he is on the balcony of the Aegean Sea. From Faros, you
can take the paths leading to
Kastro and to
Exambella.
 At
the west side of its gulf, there are some ruins from the ore
shipping installations, for the ore transfer and processing in
Lavrio and exactly above them, at the top of the hill there is the
country church of Ag. Ioannis, where from, the view to the rock of
Chrissopigi, to the beach of Apokofto and to the three
beaches of
Faros is panoramic! At the cove of the bay and at the west end of
Faros’ sandy beach you can see the foundations of the ancient spot,
where from they used to communicate with fire signals (tower).
At
the entrance of the port, there is the rock of Chrissopigi, detached
from the mainland, on which there is the monastery of Panagia of
Chrissopigi (1650), the protector of the island, the sight of which
takes your breath away!
 On
the beach of Faros there is the beautiful country
church of Ag. Giorgis and about ten steps over the foundations of the ancient
tower there is the picturesque small church of Ag. Nikolas. Faros
was once a vivid settlement of potters with many
potteries,
which unfortunately do not work nowadays!
At the central beach of Faros and at Ano Faros there are
hotels, rooms and apartments to let,
picturesque fish-houses, coffee-bars and mini-markets and in
Fassolou there are hotels, rooms and apartments to let, while on the
beach you shall find a traditional tavern, which is famous for its
cuisine!
sponsors
Restaurants
Grillhouse -
Restaurant "Giorgos
- Dimitris",
Fassolou - Sifnos
Here, after having enjoyed your swim, under the
shadow of the tamarisk salt trees on the beach, you
can taste unique dishes. In the field there is also
a café-bar, where you can enjoy a refreshment...more...
Rooms for rent
Accommodation
for rent "Gorgona", Faros - Sifnos
You shall find the rooms to let "Gorgona" in the picturesque
coastal village of Faros, over the beach...more...
Cape Napos,
Faros
- Sifnos
Cape Napos, is built over the sea,
on a rocky coast where you can swim when the
weather is not forbidding it...more...
To Oneiro,
Faros -
Sifnos
Our rooms are located in Faros, 300m from the beach. They are
equipped with A/C, TV, refrigerator, WC, common kitchen and a
balcony that has a panoramic view...more...
Sofia apartments,
Faros -
Sifnos
"Sofia Apartments" is situated
1 kilometer from Faros,
a beautiful picturesque
village the residents of which live by fishing and
6 kilometres from Apollonia, the capital...more...
Aristi Rooms, Faros -
Sifnos
In a verdurous area
with vineries, ornamental
plants and flowers and at 300 m. from the beach, you
shall find the small traditional hostel "ARISTI",
which is open from April to October.
more...
Villa Maria,
Faros - Sifnos
"Villa Maria" studios &
apartments stand in Faros just 60 meters from the
sea (elevation from the sea 30 meters) built and
furnished in the traditional Cycladic style
more...
Cyclades Rooms,
Fassolou bay - Faros -
Sifnos
In the picturesque village of Faros,
just before the beach of Fasolou,
you shall find the complex of rooms and apartments to let
"Cyclades"...more...
Fassolou studios,
Fassolou bay - Faros -
Sifnos
Stone, wood and bronze
are the dominating materials. Fasolou Complex is located at 120m away from the
70m long picturesque sandy beach offering shelter
from the wind... more...
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