Kastro of Sifnos

The town of Kastro is 85 meters above sea level and is situated on a narrow, steep, and mountainous peninsula three and a half kilometers to the east of Apollonia. Since the protogeometric era (1.100 BC), it has been continuously inhabited, and it served as Sifnos's capital until 1836. The toponym "Kastro," which means "castle" in Greek, derives from the settlement's distinctive spatial and architectural layout.

There are five historic galleries, or "loggias," that serve as the only interior entrances to the continuous two- or three-story buildings' first line of impenetrable medieval external walls. There are very few courtyards in these residences, and the lack of squares and the small streets both reflect the need to conserve space.

This location, which is on top of a cliff and gives stunning sea views, is what most distinguishes the place. You can find remnants from earlier historical eras in its streets, including walls, a fortress, and an ancient acropolis. Its winding streets also draw attention since they take you to a different time and way of life than what you have been able to experience up until now. If you go to Greece, you must visit Kastro de Sifnos, which has a port, a little beach, and even a cemetery that, rather than displaying melancholy, displays a number of works of art.

• Location: Cyclades