Hoteles en Kamares
The main port village of Sifnos, where ferries from Piraeus and Milos dock, with a long sandy beach lining the harbour and a mix of family-run pensions and beachfront aparthotels within easy walking distance of the port.
Kamares is Sifnos' working harbour, a village built around ferry arrivals and departures rather than resort tourism, with a beach that lines the port itself. It suits travellers who want easy ferry connections and a genuine, unpolished village atmosphere, with hotels ranging from simple family pensions to a hillside property with a panoramic bay view. Whichever village you choose, the short distances between them mean day trips to the others are easy to fit into a single stay. The right base usually comes down to whether ferry convenience, chora nightlife, a long beach or a quieter coastline matters most for the trip.
Kamares en cifras
Aurum Suites Sifnos
Sifnos House - Rooms and SPA
Studios Mirtia
Margado
Sunlight
KAMARADO STUDIOS
Armiriki Seaside
Hotel Kamari
Villa Frazeska
Afroditi Hotel
Aeolos Hotel
Mosha Pension
Chrysa House
Hotel Boulis
Τζαννής Αγλαΐα
Qué esperar
- A working port beach with sandy stretches and ferry views
- Family-run pensions and aparthotels within a five-minute walk of the port
- Ceramic workshops and shops along the harbour front
- A hillside pool with panoramic views over the bay
- An easy bus or short drive to Apollonia's chora
- Scuba diving operators running trips from the harbour
Consejos locales
- Book near the port if you have an early or late ferry, it removes the stress of a longer walk with luggage.
- Use the free parking offered by several Kamares properties rather than paying for a spot near the harbour.
- Drive up to Apollonia for dinner at least once, the choice of restaurants there is wider than in Kamares.
- Visit the ceramic workshops near the harbour for a genuine local craft experience.
- Time beach visits around the ferry schedule, the beach is calmer between arrivals and departures.
- Ask about scuba diving day trips, several operators run directly from the Kamares harbour.
Dónde alojarse
Preguntas frecuentes
Is Kamares a good base for visiting Sifnos?
Yes, particularly for its easy ferry connections, since most boats from Piraeus and Milos dock here; it also offers a genuine, working-port atmosphere compared with the more resort-built villages.
What is there to do in Kamares beyond the beach?
Ceramic workshops line the harbour front, scuba diving operators run trips from the port, and Apollonia's chora is a short drive away for restaurants and nightlife.
Is Kamares beach good for swimming?
Yes, the beach along the harbour is sandy and generally calm, though it shares the bay with ferry and fishing boat traffic.
How far is Kamares from Apollonia?
Apollonia is roughly a 5 to 8-km drive from Kamares, an easy trip for a wider choice of restaurants and shops.
What types of hotels are in Kamares?
Mostly small, family-run pensions and aparthotels within a short walk of the beach, along with one hillside property offering a panoramic pool view over the bay.
Do I need a car to stay in Kamares?
Not strictly, since the port, beach and village amenities are all walkable, though a car helps for day trips to Apollonia and other villages.