Platys Gialos is one of the largest sandy beaches in the Cyclades. It is also a popular resort with many hotels, rooms to let, market, water sports, ATMs, ample parking, and a relaxing atmosphere. The beach has been awarded the EU Blue Flag and is very well organized.

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10km From Platis Gialos

A small, picturesque beach located in the southeast of Sifnos, a crystal-clear bay around which you will find many green trees, taverns (we recommend the Port) and rooms. Along with the lighthouse are the beautiful coves of Fasolou and Glyfos with calm, emerald waters.

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10km From Platys Gialos

This small picturesque sandy beach is located on the southeast coast of the island, in the bay of Faros and next to the beach of Faros. Fasolou is a quiet beach suitable for relaxing swimming.

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3 km from Platys Gialos

A beautiful beach with calm waters that combine sand and pebbles. Many trees along the beach offer plenty of shade ideal for reading reservations. You can find many restaurants serving local specialties and refreshments in Sifnos to swimmers.

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9km From Platys Gialos

The beach is long, sandy, with shallow waters. Vathi bay is also very popular with sailing enthusiasts, as it is naturally protected.

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14km from Platys Gialos

It is considered by some to be the best beach on the island and has been awarded for many consecutive years the EU Blue Flag for water quality, organization, and safety. It is a long, sandy beach and has shallow waters with warm temperatures all day. Ideal for families, but also for friends and couples, as it does not have much traffic.

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21km from Platys Gialos

A medium-sized pebble beach on the northwest side of Sifnos, with wonderful emerald waters. After passing the first steps that are covered with stones (there are also shaped corridors made of sand), clean sand follows. The depth increases gradually, and the waters are wonderful.

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22km from Platys Gialos

On the northernmost side of Sifnos, one of the most protected beaches from the waves in the picturesque fishing village of Herronissos. In the middle of the beach and at the edge of the pier there are fish taverns with tables by the sea. On the right side of the bay there are some small bats which are offered for those who want to be more isolated.

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8.4km from Platys Gialos

It is the third beach of Faros and is considered by many to be the most beautiful. A small, paved path through the settlement, leads to Glyfo. Like Fasolou and Faros, it overlooks the rock of Chryssopigi, while on the right side you can see the loading facilities of the mines. From the right side of Glyfo beach begins a short paved coastal path that leads to Apokofto beach and Chryssopigi. The beach is characterized by golden fine sand and rich shade from several clusters of tamarisk trees.

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3km from Platys Gialos

A favorite destination for swimming is the rocks of Chryssopigi. The homonymous monastery with the impressive church, which dominates a cape in the sea, has large rocks at the bottom, which in many places form a plateau, ideal for sunbathing and of course countless dives.

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