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!

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	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.  It is located at a short distance (900m) from the traditional village "Faros" and from the three sand beaches of Sifnos. more...
	Fassolou studios,  Fassolou bay - Faros - Sifnos Located at 120m away from the 70m long picturesque sandy beach offering shelter from the wind, the Fasolou Complex has been offering its services since 1998...  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". Here, in a hospitable environment, at a distance of about 200 meters from the beach of Fasolou, we invite you to come ... 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...
	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 of Faros village, Chrissopigi and the Aegean Sea!  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, and close to the beaches of Glypho, Faros and Fassolou, 3 of the best beaches of the island. 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...

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