The three villages of Sifnos island link together like a white-petal garland. In spring the villages reawaken, as residents return from Athens to re-inhabit the island for the seasonal months. Off the beaten path and picturesque at every turn, Sifnos is original and authentic. Sifnos in the Greek Cyclades is one of the lesser-known, and as a result, most authentic and unspoilt of islands of the archipelago. A ferry-trip from Piraeus port in Athens, the island has long been the island of choice for well-heeled Athenians, leaving their mark with beautiful manor houses in some of the most spectacular locations across the island.