On the water | Sifnos
Poliegos
Nobody lives there. Turquoise bays, goats, twenty-five minutes from our beach by fast boat, and most of it you can only reach from the water.
Poliegos is twenty-five minutes south of Platis Gialos by fast boat, about 8 nautical miles. Nobody lives there. No village, no road you can drive, and it is a Natura 2000 site. They used to quarry the volcanic rock there for millstones. You go for the caverns at the waterline and the turquoise bays, and for the goats the island is named for. A La Mer run it out of the marina below the house, four hours, from €900 for the boat in 2026, up to seven of you. They have been doing it since 2016.
The route
- 01Out from Platis Gialos marina
- 02South across to Poliegos
- 03Swim and snorkel stops in the bays and sea caves
- 04Back along the Sifnos coast
What you'll see
The sheltered bays on the south side, caverns at the waterline, and goats lying on the beaches (most days).
Who it suits
Swimmers and snorkellers, and families who want a short crossing and sheltered water.
Good to know
How long is the Poliegos trip?
Four hours. The crossing is twenty-five minutes of that. A La Mer confirm the timing and the route when you book, and the sea on the day changes both.
Can you swim and snorkel at Poliegos?
Yes. The bays are among the clearest in the Cyclades, and the water around the rocks is calm, so the snorkelling is easy.
Book your day on the water
You book directly with A La Mer. Message them on WhatsApp or open their site, and say you are our guests.
