An Understated Sense of Elegance
There are probably very few people who love to travel and have not added a Greek island holiday in their bucket list. The images we all have from Greek islands are incredible: sandy beaches, blue waters, beautiful sunsets, great food and wild nightlife. Who could ask for more for a summer holiday?
The Cyclades complex of islands is particularly renowned with its characteristic architecture with whitewashed houses and churches scattered on rocky land overlooking the beautiful Aegean Sea. Mykonos and Santorini are the stars of the Cyclades and are probably among the most sought after summer destinations in the world. But if you want to discover the essence of Cyclades you may need to look elsewhere…
A trip to Sifnos may be quite revealing! Sifnos is a rather small island on the western side of the Cyclades complex. The interior of the island is well watered and quite fertile, as it is guarded by steep cliffs only broken by few deep-cut bays. The moment you step foot on the port of Kamares, you are enveloped by some kind of magic. The scenery is lively and colorful and typical of Cyclades but there is something more to it, that in the beginning you cannot just put your finger on.
As days go by and you start wandering on the island, taking a swim in one soft, lovely beach after the other, strolling in the little streets of Artemonas with the beautiful old mansions, tasting the exquisite food, hiking an ancient path to one of the far flung monasteries, it suddenly hits you. Life here has a sense of understated elegance, turning your stay to an unexpected luxury holiday. Do not imagine anything magnanimous – no, everything remains simple and easy and that’s the whole point!
This relaxed atmosphere that encourages you to let yourself be is an ultimate luxury that you don’t frequently get to experience. If you are after something like that during the summer, choose a holiday in Greece, choose a holiday in Sifnos.
The friendly faces of the people, the easy going spirit of the locals will capture your heart. They are proud of their land and they want you to fully experience it.
The best example is the team of a beautiful hotel in Poulati, close to Artemonas. This hotel might be the best expression of the understated elegance of the whole island. Perched on a slope overlooking the Aegean, with an architecture in total accordance with the landscape and probably one of the best infinity pools in the Aegean, Verina Astra Sifnos will take your breath away with the view to the sea.
You can enjoy the old town of Kastro and the stars at night from the veranda in every single room from this hotel with sea views. But what is worth more, is the smiling faces that will welcome you and will eagerly advise you on what to do, where to go, where to eat and have a drink. Follow their advice and you will get a feeling of luxury holiday from the very first moment!
Hi! I'm Lash, an American nomadic world traveler who's been traveling solo since 1998. I’m passionate about traveling the world nomadically and then sharing it all with you. I hope to inspire you to travel the world, to entertain you with tales from the road, and to help you reach your travel dreams. Welcome! 
