East coast
Faros Beach
An old fishing harbour with three small beaches strung along the headland.
Faros has three beaches in walking distance: Fasolou (sandy, shallow, family-friendly), Glyfo (pebbled, quiet, great snorkelling) and the harbour beach itself. Each is 5–10 minutes' walk apart, with simple tavernas in between.
Faros suits slow days, swimming + lunch + nap because the east side of Sifnos tends to stay calmer when summer wind picks up. Faros has three beaches in walking distance: Fasolou (sandy, shallow, family-friendly), Glyfo (pebbled, quiet, great snorkelling) and the harbour beach itself. Each is 5–10 minutes' walk apart, with simple tavernas in between. The practical rhythm here is simple: arrive before the midday heat, settle in for a long swim, then use the late afternoon light for photos and a relaxed meal.
If you are shaping a beach day around logistics, Faros is easy to understand. 20 min by bus from Apollonia (€2). Hourly in summer. Travellers who like to keep the day unhurried can swim first, book lunch at Ostria for fish, and leave only when the light softens. That makes this guide more than a route placeholder: it is a destination page built around the actual pace, facilities, and mood of this beach.
Swimming conditions and atmosphere
An old fishing harbour with three small beaches strung along the headland.
Ostria for fish, Cantina for casual, To Liotrivi are the most practical places to anchor the day, whether you want a quick iced coffee, a slow fish lunch, or just a shaded table after the swim. Because Faros is not interchangeable with every other bay on Sifnos, the combination of access, tavernas, and time of day matters here more than on the wilder coves.
Facilities
- →Some sun-loungers
- →Several tavernas
- →Free parking
Nearby tavernas
- →Ostria for fish
- →Cantina for casual
- →To Liotrivi
How to reach Faros
20 min by bus from Apollonia (€2). Hourly in summer.
Map and orientation
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