Kastro

Dramatically positioned on a crag with sheer drops to the crystalline waters below and terraced valleys all around, Kastro is Sifnos' most atmospheric and magical settlement. Until 1836 it was the island's capital but now it's a sleepy place, with only a single excellent taverna and a couple of seasonal cafes as its main signs of life.

Attractions

Must-see attractions for your itinerary

Church of the Seven Martyrs
Kastro
From the seaward end of town, a steep but sturdy path leads down the cliff to this tiny blue-domed church, set on its own little promontory surrounded by…
Archaeological Museum of Sifnos
Kastro
This small museum in the heart of Kastro houses archaeological remains from the ancient town. It's sometimes inexplicably closed.