Patriarca
Apollonia
840 03 Sifnos 		find it on the map
 

This mid-17th century house was pretty much in ruins when it was bought by three brothers (young lawyers from Athens) who restored it and transformed it into a stylish little hotel with only six rooms. Hidden behind the traditional white façade with blue doors and shutters, you will find carefully conceived, fresh, modern romantic interiors. Modern-chic furniture and fun decoration (lots of flashy orange, pink and red) combine surprisingly well with the old elements of the house. Everything is on a small scale. Just one table fits in the dining room; the lounge has one sitting corner; bedrooms and bathrooms are compact (but comfortable and with huge mirrors creating the illusion of space) and the swimming pool (not in use this summer) is… only 4.5 m long!  This is the place to go if you want to enjoy island life with a modern twist and an atmosphere that is young and informal.


What makes it special to me:

The style and comfort (grrrrrrrreat mattresses), the intimate atmosphere, and picture-perfect Apollonia…


But what you should keep in mind:

Some of the rooms are small and a little dark. The Sunday-morning church bells can be loud!

OwnerPetros and Lefteris Pavlis
Address Apollonia
840 03 Sifnos
Tel. 22840-32400 6945108880
Fax 22840-32402
E-mailinfo@patriarca.gr
Website http://www.patriarca.gr
Opening period:

From May until the end of September

Children:Welcome
Dogs:Allowed upon prior agreement
Prices:

Price range: €

Credit cards: AMERICAN EXPRESS, VISA, MASTERCARD
Accommodation5 double rooms
1 suite for 2 persons
Room facilities

En-suite bathroom (shower)
Telephone
Television with DVD player
CD player
Mini-bar
Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Safe

Small sitting room
Small dining room
Kitchen
Terraces

Guests can use the kitchen to prepare their own breakfast and meals. There are also plenty of good places to eat nearby. Sifnos is famous for its food; make sure you try chickpea balls, a local specialty.

Patriarca is located near the end of the central, pedestrian alleyway of Apollonia, the picturesque, centuries-old capital-village in the centre of the Sifnos. It is a generally quiet spot except when the church bells ring. The nearest beach is at 5 km.
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The only way to get to Sifnos is by ferry (three to five hours from Piraeus). From the port, you take the road to Apollonia. After you pass through the small ‘centre’ of the village where the post office is, you turn right in the direction of Platys Gialos, Faros and Vathi. About 500 metres after the turn, you will see a parking lot on your right, where you can leave your car and walk up to the Agios Speridonos church (impossible to miss) opposite to Patriarca. If you take a bus from the port, get out in Apollonia and walk up from the post office into the pedestrian streets on your right which will automatically take you to the main alley. It is just a few minutes’ walk along the main alley to the house.
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A bit off the beaten track, Sifnos features beautiful bays and a relatively green (capers abound) and hilly landscape, topped by pretty, whitewashed villages. The island doesn’t stand out for its beaches (though the south coast features several nice ones), which is actually not such a bad thing: it has kept the masses away. Sifnos attracts its own pleasant little crowd of regulars who appreciate the relative quiet of the island, its beautiful architecture and its traditional aspects, as well as the excellent food it is famous for. 

 

If your time on Sifnos is limited the best places to visit are Apollonia, the picturesque, centuries-old capital in the centre of the island and the Venetian village of Kastro on the east coast, as well as the bays of Platys Gialos (the best beach on the island) and Vathi.  Sifnos is known for its amazing ceramics – you can buy directly from the workshops.
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