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Heronissos in Sifnos

The 10 kilometres long road to Heronissos begins in Artemonas, above Apollonia. About 10 minutes from Artemonas, you can stop at one of my favourite ceramists and study how he works and maybe buy some of his ceramics.

 

Heronissos on northern Sifnos in the Cyclades.

The fjord-like bay of Heronissos.

 

For not so long ago, Heronissos (Cheronissos) was an isolated village that was reached only by boat. The isolation was broken when a big yellow bulldozer bulldozed a dirt road from Artemonas to Heronissos. Today, the road is paved with asphalt and is a pleasure to drive on. Before the road was built, Heronissos was one of the few completely inaccessible villages in the Cyclades.

 

Heronissos, eller Cheronissos, på Sifnos.

View of the very beautiful village of Heronissos.

 

Heronissos beach on Sifnos.

The beach in Heronissos is small but very good.

 

Rent sunbeds and parasols on the beach in Heronissos.

Sunbeds are not available for rent, but it is possible to borrow chairs at the tavernas.




The village lies strategically protected from the elements in a fjord-like bay, as far north as you can get on Sifnos. It is an absolutely wonderful fishing village where the pulse is ticking slowly and eyes may enjoy a view so beautiful that it is suspiciously alike a decor. Here are three tavernas, one mini market and a few hotels and pensions. If you arrive here during off-season, you will meet more ducks than people. Many fishing boats have Heronissos as a base, thanks to the sheltered position. Take the opportunity to eat fresh fish while you're here.

 

Eat fresh fish and seafood at the restaurants in Heronissos.

Passa på att äta färsk fisk och färska skaldjur när du är i Heronissos.

 

Cheronissos Fish Tavern in Heronissos on Sifnos in the Cyclades.

Cheronissos Fish Tavern in Heronissos.

 

Here you can spend a lot time and enjoying the tranquility and good food. The small beach is not the best one on Sifnos, but after a long lunch at one of the beach tavernas it is perfect for a swim.

 

Cheronissos Fish Tavern in Heronissos is one of Sifnos best fish restaurants.

People like to sit here for a long time and enjoy the silence and good food.


Heronissos biggest attraction is the subtle potter Kostas Depastas that create traditional pottery without knick-knacks. He is called the Maestro for his ingenuity. Some of what he creates have a hidden function that is not entirely easy to figure out: mugs that you can not drink out of, olive oil cans that can not be filled, water jugs that can not be emptied out, and so on.

 

At the ceramic artist Kostas Depastas in Sifnos.

At the ceramic artist Kostas Depastas.

 

Last time I was there, he showed me a new mug (I have other mugs since previous visits) that could not be drunken out of. No matter how I thought and tried, I could not think of how to get the water in the mouth instead of on the clothes. And Maestro, he just laughed. He also showed a "spittoon" that he filled halfway with water, nothing happened. Then he filled it with water to the brim and then the water ran out. All the water! He explained the mystery after a while. Home we went with happy faces and a beautiful oil lamp. A must when you visit Sifnos, both Heronissos and the ceramist Maestro.

 

Kalimera Janne and ceramicist Kostas Depastas in Heronissos on Sifnos in Greece.

I am "tricked" by the ceramicist Kostas Depastas in Heronissos.

 

Potters in Heronissos on Sifnos.

Kostas Depastas and some of his creations.

 

Taverna with ceramics in Heronissos.

Taverna with ceramics in Heronissos.

 

Read more about the ceramics at Sifnos here »

 

ACCOMMODATION IN HERONISSOS

Very few are staying overnight in Heronissos and therefore the selection is poor. If I were not so childishly charmed by Faros, I would like to stay a few nights here. Below are tips on good hotels and pensions in Heronissos.

Book Psarona Hospitality here »

Book Romanza here »

 

Book other hotels in Heronissos here »



WHAT YOU MUST NOT MISS WHEN YOU ARE IN THE AREA

 

Don't miss the unique village of Kastro when you travel to Sifnos in Greece.

Don't miss Kastro, which you can read about here »


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