Explore the Greek Islands By Boat
Are you ready for the most magical boat tour around Sifnos and the Cyclades?
One of our favorite - if not our absolute favorite - activities to do when in Sifnos is to take a boat tour around Sifnos and the neighboring islands, Poliegos, Kimolos, and Milos. Each of the islands has its own personality and its own special points of interest. We would describe the experience of taking a private cruise to small Greek islands a "once-in-a-lifetime" experience. However, we do also recommend doing it more than once if you can. We have; and here's what it's like.
We'll be honest, choosing the destination is the easiest part. They're all worth seeing and you'll have a good time regardless of what you choose - so don't worry! Most boat tour companies starting from Sifnos have a few different choices depending on how much time (and money) you have at your disposal and how many different destinations you want to see. A few combinations of these islands are possible, with a very popular one being Poliegos and Kimolos together.
One of our favorites as taking a boat tour to Poliegos is like discovering a lost civilization. We are not exaggerating! Before being named a Natura 2000 protected area, Poliegos was a mining site. It has some staggeringly beautiful rock formations, hidden caverns and caves, stunning blue waters and goats!
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After you've been to Poliegos, it's only reasonable to give Kimolos a visit. You will see it right across the northwestern coast of Poliegos, towards the end of your visit. Kimolos is the perfect place for the end of your boat tour as it features a few wonderful restaurants and fantastic spots. It's the perfect place to relax after a day of swimming around the untamed beauty of Poliegos.
Island Name: Kimolos literally means "The Island of Chalk", referring to the perlite and chalk rock formations that make up the island.
If you're up for a full-day ride, Milos may be the destination to pick. Milos is quite a larger island than Sifnos and features its own airport. The west part of the island was also named a Natura 2000 protected area and it will be a big focus of the trip. If you're taking the 8-hour boat tour from Sifnos to Milos, you should expect to make it the entire way around the island.
Adventure Alert: A highlight of this trip are the limestone coves in the west part of the island and a giant sandy slope where you can (at your own risk!) sand surf down to the water.
If you're not looking to go too far from home, Sifnos is always an option for a boat tour. The south of Sifnos features some of its most popular swimming spots. This includes the Chryssopigi Monastery and the beaches around it, Faros and Platis Gialos. Our home, Villa Olivia Clara is just down the road from there.
Exclusive Access: The boat tour will take you to spots in Sifnos that you can only reach on foot or by boat, like Fykiada beach - one of the most remote spots on the island. You'll also get to visit the island of Kitriani, the small uninhabited island across from Platis Gialos bay.
Once you've decided your boat tour destination, you can start the booking process by contacting the Sifnos boat tour company of your choice.
We highly recommend partnering with A La Mer. Their boats are all new and their service and energy are unbeatable.
If you're staying with us at Villa Olivia Clara, don't hesitate to reach out if you need more guidance on choosing your destination or any advice on what to take on your boat tour from or around Sifnos.