Sifnos

Kamares is located in a large natural bay surrounded by high mountains. It is 5 km from Apollonia, the capital of the island, and is the largest coastal settlement and the port of Sifnos. It owes its name to the abundance of caves that existed on the rocky south coast. In the past, those caves were used for storing the small fishing boats in order to protect them from bad weather.

The settlement extends at the right side of the bay while on the opposite side, lies the quarter of Agia Marina or Pera Panda. They are separated by a beautiful sandy beach with shallow, clean waters. The beach is well-organized with sun loungers and parasols and been awarded the blue flag many times. In the quarter of Agia Marina you can find the homonymous church perched on a rock. It is worth visiting the church to enjoy an amazing sunset, watching the sun literally sink into the sea. At the top of the rock stands the monastery of Agios Symeon overlooking both the bay and the surrounding islands. From Kamares start several paths leading to caves found in the wider area. For hiking lovers there is a path climbing all the way to Agios Symeon.

Among the most important attractions are the churches of Agios Georgios and Agia Varvara of 1785, the Fanari of 1896, the remains of the kilns, the ore loading ladder of 1883 and the old pier of 1909. In Kamares you can find all kinds of shops, pottery workshops that if you are lucky you can watch the creation procedure of the products and shops selling souvenirs.  Also plenty of hotels and studios, a camping, traditional tavernas and cafes that at night turn into bars.