Weather in Sifnos Island. Actual conditions and forecast

Map of wind conditions for Sifnos Island area

Map of Sifnos Island temperature forecast

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Rain forecast for Sifnos Island area

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More to see in Sifnos Island

Sifnos is often called the real pearl of the Cyclades archipelago. It’s hard to say whether this is true or not but a large number of historical monuments and natural wonders on the island is undeniable. Here, as in most of the Greek islands, recreation with children includes walks through the cities and forests, viewing historical wonders, playing active sports, and not going to water parks or having fun on the amusement playgrounds. There are no water parks and entertainment complexes on the island at all, and rides can be found in small numbers at tourist places or near hotels. You can get acquainted with the Cycladic style in architecture while walking with your child through the streets of the main port of the island, Kamares. From time to time, you will see here medieval buildings and especially curious children can watch the work of potters. Unexpectedly, there are a lot of pottery workshops in Kamares, and they produce their pieces using the same technology as a century ago. A rare child won’t want to try himself in pottery or buy some jug after walking through the streets of the city. However, for a fee, in some workshops, there is an opportunity not only to observe the manufacture of pottery but also to participate in it yourself. In Apollonia, the capital of the island, it is worth taking your child to the museum of ethnography and folk art, which can be found right on the central square. It contains a fairly large collection of ceramics, … Read further

Sifnos Island guide chapters

Attractions and active leisure

Those who like fishing will also appreciate this island. There are a lot of marine inhabitants here, and local residents, many of whom earn their living by fishing, often act as instructors and are ready to explain all the subtleties of hunting for the local water inhabitants. You can fish from the shore and go to the open sea on a boat. Fishing with a spear can be considered a pretty unique and interesting local … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

Those who like meat should be advised to try moussaka, puff casserole of eggplant, potatoes and minced meat with bechamel sauce, or pastitsio, pasta with minced meat. You can try pork chops, roasted on a spit or coals of brizola, and lamb's ribs paidakia, and kotopoulo chicken. It is best to look for meat dishes in special taverns – psistaria. If you want to have a quick snack, then try the local fast food in a … Open

Traditions and mentality of Sifnos Island

If you met a local resident, and he did not ask you to call him by his first name, then refer to him by his last name. By the way, the Greeks are very emotional. When talking, they actively gesture, raise their voices, interrupt each other. Here it is not considered disrespectful, everyone communicates this way. At the first acquaintance, they usually greet each other by the hands, after that – kisses on the … Open

Travel guide to Sifnos Island

Platis Gialos Beach has one more interesting peculiarity. There are numerous shopping tents not far away from it. This is a wonderful place to purchase numerous interesting souvenirs and ceramics manufactured by local craftsmen. Vathi Beach is a worthy competitor of the beaches mentioned above. Contrary to the two popular beaches, Vathi is a calm place that is rarely crowded. Travelers, who want to relax in the … Open

Sifnos Island for children - what to visit

Not far from the capital, there is the medieval city of Castro. Here you can see a large number of artifacts of the Roman, Hellenistic, and later periods in the Archaeological Museum, where you should also definitely take your child. In Castro, everything is literally imbued with the spirit of the Middle Ages, and children of any age will like it here. Kids will be able to feel themselves as princesses or knights, … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Among the drinks, you should definitely bring the local coffee from the island just. Greeks love coffee and therefore carefully monitor the quality of products sold. From alcoholic beverages, it is worth buying a bottle of ouzo – anise vodka, which is usually drunk in a diluted form, and rakia – grape vodka. Many people also advise to take a closer look at Metaxa, a mixture of brandy and wine, infused with … Open

Climate in Greece and weather forecast - best seasons for visit

Greece is a country that can be visited at any time of the year. Specific weather conditions allow you to enjoy both the high-quality beach rest and exciting winter. The most active tourist season reigns from the beginning of summer until mid-October. Many people come to Greece even in May, although the seawater rarely warms up to more than 18C. With the onset of summer, the water becomes more comfortable. The temperature is about 22C; a sunny day lasts more than 12 hours and there are no precipitation. It's quite hot in the middle of summer. There is an afternoon siesta in all the cities, because the temperature is above 42C. Due to the high humidity in the resort areas, it is very easy to get a sunstroke. Those who prefer a lower temperature of the air, have to have vacations in September. The first autumn month is characterized by a lack of precipitation, warm water and an average air temperature of 26C. Thanks to the cool sea breezes from June to October, it’s no more than 27C on the islands. … Open