Verina Terra

Platis Gialos - Kaseles (Πλατύς Γιαλός - Κασέλες) The course starts from the large Platis Gialos beach in southern Sifnos. It initially heads north for a while and then southwest, following a dirt road and then a path to the west side of the bay, at the foot of the Messovouni hill. The view towards the sea and the islet of Kitriani is beautiful. The return to the starting point by the same road.

Platis Gialos - Vrissiani Monastery (Πλατύς Γιαλός - Ιερά Μονή Παναγίας Βρύσης) From the coastal settlement of Platis Gialos in the southeast Sifnos, the course heads north along a narrow valley. It continues towards the Vrissiani Monastery, which was built in the 17th century and is characterized by its rich architectural heritage as well as a significant number of historical icons and other religious relics. The monastery is not active today. The view to the east, towards the valley of the...

Sifnos Trails 4: Platis Gialos - Fikiada Loop (Sifnos Trails 4: Πλατύς Γυαλός - Παραλία Φικιάδα κυκλική) The route sets off from Platis Gialos and starts climbing steeply to the west to Mesovouni hill. At the end of the ascent, there is the small chapel of Profitis Ilias Kontou. The view of the island and the sea from up there is breathtaking. The course continues to the west, making the circle of the hill and descends to the beautiful, small and secluded Fikiada beach. From there it ascends...

Monastery of Chrysopigi - Timios Stavros Church (Ιερά Μονή Χρυσοπηγής - Εκκλησία Τίμιου Σταυρού) A very beautiful coastal route in the southeast of Sifnos. The route starts from the Monastery of Chrysopigi and heads northeast, along the coast. It leaves Apokofto beach and continues towards the settlement of Faros. It passes by the marsh of Faros and continues, entering a little further inland, towards the beach of Fasolos. From there, the last short part of the route ends at Timios Stavros...

Sifnos Trails 3A: Tholos – Monastery of Chrysopigi (Sifnos Trails 3A: Θόλος - Ιερά Μονή Χρυσοπηγής) The road goes south from the monastery of Vrissiani, at the foot of the hill of Tholos. The course descends gently towards the sea following the sweet relief of the region, small hills and ravines. It reaches Apokofto beach and continues to the elongated cape to the southwest, at the end of which is the Monastery of Chrysopigi. The location and the view are fantastic.