Sifnos Part 1

Sifnos has been our favourite Greek island for years, partly because of our host Kostas at Morpheus Pension, partly because of the superb restaurants, partly because of the fabulous people we have made friends with here, but mostly because every single day we are absolutely stunned by the fabulous scenery. Our port town of Kamares is ringed by the mountains of Saint Simeon and Prophet Elias from the North and the mountain ‘Korakes’ from the South. On our first night here this year, Sweet Lorraine remarked that it seemed like a spaceship was hovering over our little valley. The mountains here are so steep, and so dark at night, that the monastery that sits on the very top of the mountain, the monastery that is lit up like a nativity scene at Christmas, appears to float like some giant alien craft in the night sky.

It is somewhat misleading to describe Kamares as a port, although this is exactly what it is and the nerve centre for all ferry traffic to Sifnos, but the idea of a port conjures up images of smelly, industrial areas, and Kamares has one of the nicest beaches on Sifnos. True, when the ferries land, the narrow street that runs down the centre of the town is pulsating with scooters, people pulling suitcases, cars, and yes, huge trucks. All movement often comes to a halt as drivers negotiate the terms of passage – who will back up and pull over a bit so the other can pass. But when the ferry leaves, the restaurants move their tables back out a bit further onto the street and people continue to enjoy a fine meal in a beautiful setting with some of the best sunsets we have seen.

Our view from the balcony

The other side of the balcony

Enjoying Squid at Chrisopiiggi