Verina Suites http://verinahotelsifnos.com
Where: located in Platy Gialos Beach, Sifnos (western Cyclades islands). Accessible by regular ferry and high speed ferry from Athens and connection from Milos.
The accommodations: private bungalows with full kitchen, spacious, tastefully appointed furniture and artwork in each room. Hi-speed wi-fi, air conditioning, spacious bathroom with walk-in shower. Laundry service available – ask reception about rates.
The rooms are surrounded by trees, herb bushes and the pool and reception are nearby. Cross the street and your toes are in the sand and on Platy Gialos Beach. Verina Suites offers beach towels and a designated area with complementary deck and lounge chairs.
The Food: Verina Suites prides itself on a breakfast menu that’s prepared with local/seasonal ingredients from the island and Greece: local breads, honey, fantastic yogurt, housemade jams, an array of Greek omelets, cereals, coffee, tea, fresh squeezed orange juice and a willingness to even prepare off-menu items to help you feel at home.
Lunch and dinner menus offer traditional Greek and international dishes with the Chef’s own twists and there’s a daily special.
The Drinks: lots of soft drinks and juices from Greece and the west, Greek and international beer brands, a well-stocked wine list with some of Greece’s best and a bar staff that knows how to make those poolside cocktails like mojitos as you laze by the pool.
Additional Activities: Verina Suites can arrange a private boat for you to go explore the coastline of Sifnos and some neighboring islands. You can go on a guided tour of the many paths on the island, take in a pottery class (Sifnos is famous for its pottery). If you want to keep up with your yoga, Verina’s got that covered too!
