Sifnos, Greece Guide
The food and pottery island in the Cyclades
Earlier this spring, my family was planning a short trip to Greece. We only had time for one island, and my sister and I were put in charge of figuring out where to go. We went back and forth – did we want to go to Skopelos, where it’s lush and green? Or head south to the Cyclades? The Cycladic islands were easier for everyone to get to, so we narrowed it down from there.
One morning, my sister texted me a link to a National Geographic article about Sifnos. It talked about the food and pottery culture on the island – two of our favorite things. It was decided, we were going to Sifnos for four nights.
I’d only ever been to Santorini, Naxos, and Corfu, so I wasn’t sure what to expect from a smaller Greek island (Sifnos is only 9 miles / 15 km long). When we arrived, I immediately felt calm. It was quiet, peaceful, and mountainous, and the sunset our first night was stunning. The towns on the island are quaint and charming, the water is clean, and the beaches aren’t overcrowded. The locals are some of the loveliest people you’ll ever meet. The pottery shops are incredible and the food is exceptional.
If you can’t tell, we loved it.
Inside this guide: where we ate, ceramic shops, beaches, hotels, and a visit to a lovely local farm.
Where to Stay
We called Kamares, Sifnos’ port town, home for four nights. I was hesitant to stay near the port because port towns can often lack charm. But we really enjoyed our time in Kamares. Only a few ferries come and go each day, and we were usually out exploring anyway, so the ferry traffic never bothered us.
There’s a nice beach, a lively main street with great restaurants and shops, and the rest of Sifnos is only a 20-minute drive from here.
Since I was traveling with family, five of us in total, we booked an Airbnb for most of the stay. After they left, my husband and I booked a hotel for our final night.
Our Airbnb: Gorgeous property. I would live in this house. Well-designed with Mediterranean design elements and plenty of space for a big group.
Our Hotel in Kamares: A family-run property right up the hill from our Airbnb. They made homemade chickpea soup on Sunday morning and it was the best I had on the island. Simple rooms, a nice pool, and lovely owners.
Other properties
