# Kastro, Sifnos

> The medieval former capital of Sifnos, built around a hill in an oval ring of low houses, with ancient marbles, columns and sarcophagi set into the village.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-sifnos-kastro/

The medieval former capital of Sifnos, built around a hill in an oval ring of low houses, with ancient marbles, columns and sarcophagi set into the village. It was the main settlement until 1836; allow time to wander the lanes and visit the archaeological museum.

- **Nearest town:** Kastro, Greece
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 36.9744, 24.7453

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and December. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Greece: Motorway tolls.** Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Western Cyclades: Sifnos, Milos and Folegandros](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/gr-western-cyclades/)

## Nearby

- [Sarakiniko, Milos](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-sarakiniko/) – 30 km
- [Panagia Ekatontapyliani, Paros](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-ekatontapyliani/) – 38 km
- [Catacombs and Ancient Theatre of Milos](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-milos-catacombs/) – 39 km
- [Klima, Milos](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-klima-milos/) – 39 km

## FAQs

### Where is Kastro, Sifnos?

Kastro, Sifnos is in Kastro, Greece, at GPS 36.9744, 24.7453. It is about 144 km from Athens.

### Can you camp near Kastro, Sifnos?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Makis, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 1 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### Which road trips pass Kastro, Sifnos?

Kastro, Sifnos is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Western Cyclades: Sifnos, Milos and Folegandros.

### What is there to see near Kastro, Sifnos?

Places worth a stop nearby: Sarakiniko, Milos (30 km), Panagia Ekatontapyliani, Paros (38 km), Catacombs and Ancient Theatre of Milos (39 km) and Klima, Milos (39 km).

### When is the best time to visit Kastro, Sifnos?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)