Sivota enjoys a setting of remarkable beauty. All around are hills blanketed by pine, cypress and olive, the trees in many places reaching the water’s edge. The twisting coastline is indented with rocky coves, sandy bays, and stretches of almost white coarse-sand/fine shingle beach such as Mega Ammos a mile outside the village. Just off-shore are three wooded islets with beaches of their own, great fun to explore by boat, maybe taking a picnic. The hire of a small motorboat is recommended (see panel) and is the best way to reach not only the islets in the bay but also nearby hidden beaches. A water-taxi will also take you inexpensively.
The village itself has plenty of Greek character. Indeed it is popular with Greeks themselves (a fair few holiday homes have been built in recent years ) and so the village, harbour and beaches bustle with life over some weekends and during Greek holiday periods.
Sivota's harbour is pretty as a picture, with an array of cafés and restaurants (some quite smart), small shops, and often a flotilla moored at the quay. A ten minute walk brings you to the greater part of the village, with church, stores and more tavernas. Over the headland is the sand/shingle town beach, and a little further are two white shingle bays.
Although tourism in Sivota is generally low-key, excursions do run, by boat to Paxos, Corfu and Parga, and by small bus to Necromanteion and Glyki. However, there is a limited bus service and the village has only a couple of taxis, so if you want to make the most of the area the hire of a car would be a good idea. Some wonderful areas then become accessible, including the inland lakeside town of Ioannina; the preserved mountain villages of Zagorochoria; even the ‘monasteries of the air’ of the Meteora, although an overnight stay here would be necessary.
Sivota Boats
Ideal for exploring Sivota’s beautiful coastline, discovering hidden beaches or one of the pretty islands in the bay, these 10 hp boats are suitable for up to 4 adults plus a child under 12. Minimum hire is 3 days (you may usually change prebooked dates locally subject to adequate notice and availability).
| 1 - 31 May & 15 Sep – end |
£30 per day |
| 1 - 30 Jun & 1 – 15 Sep |
£35 per day |
| July and August |
£39 per day |
Please click here for general boat hire conditions >
Sivota Bicycles
Bicycles may also be pre-booked and are good way of getting around. These are models with 18 gears.
Cost of bike per week £30
Bicycles have to be collected and dropped back at our town office. Minimum height requirement is 5’. Please book at the same time as your holiday, advising us of your heights, and note on the booking form in the space provided.
