I first met my friend, the supremely talented, Isidora Chandeli over a decade ago when we visited Sifnos for the first time and discovered the AMAZING Verina Hotels, which she runs (along with her husband Miltos). She is also the creative superwoman behind the design and style of all the Verina properties.
It has been such a joy to watch the Verina brand grow, and a true testament to its success is both Isidora and Miltos’s deeply rooted connection to the local community and other local businesses that strive to showcase the best that this simply magnificent island has to offer.
Their vibe sets the tone for the island.
All the properties in the Verina portfolio offer a perfect blend of luxury, tranquillity, and authentic Greek hospitality and it’s for this reason I return year after year, not only to enjoy the beauty of Sifnos and it’s people, but also to see the wonderful friends we have made here.
Where were you born?
Athens, Greece
Where do you live?
Between Athens and Sifnos
What inspires you here?
How people used limited natural resources from the island to make their living (houses, utensils, food, etc).
Describe yourself in 3 words:
Energetic, creative and goofy
3 words to describe Sifnos:
Architecture, Landscape, and History
Tell us about what you do?
I am the creative mind of Verina
What does a normal day look like for you in Sifnos?
Work, swim on the rocks, communicate with people
What does a perfect day on Sifnos look like for you?
Walk a path, swim on the rocks and chill with my local family friends
Favourite places in Sifnos for:
A long lunch with friends: Any tavernaki in Sifnos
Dinner: Cantina, Omega 3 or Bostani all in Sifnos
Dancing: Botzi Sifnos
A sunset drink: Loggia Sifnos
Farmers market: Narlis Farm Sifnos
Art: I grew up in a family of artists; my home is full of it, I love a mix of culture and crafts.
Music: Jazz, Latin, Funk, Blues, Rock, Punk
Nature: The Alps
Favourite getaway:
Island hopping with friends on a small RIB
Secret spot to explore on Sifnos?
If I tell you, it won’t be a secret anymore! There are hundreds of little Churches and Monasteries on the island, I have my own favourite to enjoy sunsets and silence.
Tell us about your perfect holiday?
Any ski trip
Who/what is inspiring you right now?
Nature now and always!
Favourite tunes?
Looney tunes
Top tip for travellers to Sifnos?
Come in the off-season months, you will enjoy the island, the food and the people much more.
An interesting fact about Isidora Chandeli…
I’m just a girl in the world
Your motto to live by…
Keep the balance.