Albeit small, Sifnos is by far one of the Cyclades’ most soulful islands, packed with all of the things you come to the Greek Islands for in the first place.
Sifnos is known for its ceramics, and one of the best ceramicists on the island is Antonis Atsonios. Be sure to pay him a visit at his studio on Tsopos Beach in Vathi village.
If spirituality entices you along with meditative chants and riveting discussions with monks and nuns fascinate you, monasteries are your peaceful retreats. Housing monks and nuns, monasteries are a place to live in seclusion where the inhabitants explore faith. An array of religions has monasteries, including Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism, where the people who chose this path believe in living humbly. The Greek root meaning of the term “monastery” itself signifies living alone. Not everyone can adopt such a lifestyle, albeit experiencing it for a while can bestow peace to the soul. This is a guide to remote monasteries on earth.