Top Things to do in Kamari
Top 5 Hidden Gems Things to do in Kamari, South Aegean
The coastal village of Kamari features the beaches and ruins that are typical of Greek islands, but also boasts unusual attractions like an open-air cinema. Stray from the black pebble shores and head up to the site of Ancient Thira, where the stone remains of houses, markets, baths and temples will impress you with their size and structure. Sip local vintages at the Gaia Winery, then relax at an outdoor café as you watch the sun sleepily drop below the horizon, washing the sky with warm Aegean light.
Restaurants in Kamari
1. Open Air Cinema Kamari
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,281 reviews
The OPEN AIR CINEMA KAMARI (Cinekamari) is located at the entrance to Kamari town on the main road to Fira town with a bus station just across the cinema entrance. Open from May until October.Entrance fee is 8 euro.Full bar with cocktails (try our strawberry Daiquiri and Mojito!), Local beer and wine, refreshments, ice cream and snacks. Movies are in English version with Greek subtitles.Doors open 20.30 And the movie starts 21.30 In 2012 the TRAVEL CHANNEL in 2014 THE GUARDIAN.UK and in 2015 CNN Travel channel announced the OPEN AIR CINEMA KAMARI as one of the 10 best open air cinemas worldwide.
Reviewed By rhealey007 - Charlotte, United States
First off, this cinema is more appealing than most any other outdoor cinemas. There’s a couple drawbacks, but nothing major if you know what to expect and why. A few tips... It’s a cash only joint, no big deal (8€). The bus stops right at the cinema, but be sure to let the driver know. No advanced tickets and ALL members attending the movie must be present at purchase time. I’m guessing the reason is so they don’t sell out earlier in the day because of their affordable ticket prices and then risk people not showing up at night because of one reason or another. That scenario would also impact their concession sales. Not to mention how a half empty theater would detract from the customer experience. This is after all an intimately shared experience where the crowd is part of the atmosphere. Check their website for movie listings. The movie starts at 9:30, doors open at 8:30, try to be “in line” by 7:45/8 to get the best seats. I use quotation marks because it’s more or less a free-for-all pileup at the door, regardless of the line, when they open. There could be better organization by the cinema, but it speaks more to the rudeness of some patrons than anything else. We went on a Saturday night in June and amazingly enough, there were still a decent amount of seats/tickets available for people who didn’t arrive until closer to 9-9:30. Of course, their seat selections were more limited. But it makes me wonder if we could have caught the caldera sunset and still made the movie on time. It would have been really close, but we didn’t bother to chance it. Be sure to eat dinner before arriving since the food selection inside is basic cinema food options. Think nachos, hotdogs, ice cream, and popcorn. It would be nice if they at least added pizza to the menu. No outside food allowed, which is understandable. There aren’t any restaurants in the immediate area either. They do have a full bar, but I would stick with beer and wine based on some of the other reviews I read. Inside, the ambiance is close to perfection. The pictures speak for themselves. The screen is plenty large and bright with decent picture quality. No worries there. The sound system is also up to par with Dolby surround sound. Every once in a while we would hear the faint sound of a truck or bus passing by outside in front of the cinema, but it was never really intrusive. There’s 3 different kinds of chairs... up front they have one row of lounge chairs, which lean back slightly. Then the bulk of the seating are like shortened directors chairs. Finally, they have some bar chairs set up along a counter behind the main seating area and in front of the bar. I wish smoking was prohibited, but unfortunately not. It is Greece though. We had no issues with bugs or anything like that. Bring a jacket if you’re cold natured. The only other oddity to me was the intermission. I understand why they do it (sales), but the movie was in the midst of a scene when it occurred. I would classify this as a can’t miss experience on Santorini if you enjoy movies and are visiting long enough you don’t mind sacrificing one night of spectacular caldera sunsets for another unique experience.
2. Escape Game Kamari
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 137 reviews
Can you escape in 60 minutes? Did you hear the news? A Live escape game just opened in Kamari, Santorini. It’s a new, yet, very popular game all over the world and its Live. You and your friends are trapped inside a theme room, and you have 1 hour to work together as a team and accomplish a challenging task; Uncover the secrets of the room in order to escape! But beware, the clock is ticking! The only tool you ‘ll be needing is your logic and the ability to work as a Team! Riddles, puzzles and codes will lead you to the Exit! The Escape Game team created 4 unique themed rooms which will blow your mind away! The detailed, theatrical decoration will give you a more realistic experience and feel your adrealine raising! Friends, couples and even families (maximum team size 5 people) can take part in this exciting and totally safe game.
Reviewed By bashleybaldwin
We went to this escape room one evening during a time when the weather was bad and we didn’t know what to do. It was right across the street from our hotel. We ended up staying all night and played all 3 rooms!! It was so fun! The employee (I’m blanking on his name) was wonderful. He was so helpful and took a genuine interest in us. We had a great night- one of the highlights of our time in Santorini!
3. Gaia Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 178 reviews
Our winery is situated on a beach, on the east side of the island, between Kamari and Monolithos settlements. This industrial stone building used to be a tomato factory, built in the beginning of the 1900s. Here, local cherry tomatoes were made into an aromatic tomato purée until the 1970s. With great joy we have renovated this rare, charming building, giving it new life as a winery. For GAIA, it has been an honor to preserve a piece of our heritage through reclamation of this architectural example of industrialization. Today, the high-tech equipment and the cutting edge facilities of our winery guarantee contemporary winemaking and ideal conditions for high quality production. At the same time, in a discrete out-of-the-way vault, we have set up a small oxidization area where we are delighted to produce our rare, sweet, aromatic Assyrtiko vinegar. Small quantities (around 1,500 liters) are bottled annually after five years of ageing in oak barrels in our special cellars.
Reviewed By jamieatl - Atlanta, United States
The first of four wineries we visited in Santorini, Gaia sits on the black pebble beach of Santo’s east coast like a surfer, surveying a dawn break. Instead of a traditional tasting room, Gaia offers a shaded, sea-view courtyard, surrounded by beached wooden skiffs. Painted in vibrant reds, yellows, and blues, Gaia feels more Baja cantina than Santorini winery...and we loved that. Our somm-hostess paired nicely with Gaia’s chill vibe: lovely and laid back, she presented each of our eight wines with a relaxed grace, giving us time between tastes to savor the afternoon under whispering [shadetrees]. We weren’t offered a tour (and didn’t inquire) but learned that, like most Santo wineries, Gaia buys grapes from the island’s collective of farmers, who grow mostly Assyrtiko grapes. Gaia is off the beaten path, but very close to the airport and well worth the visit. (Even from Oia, it’s a quick hop.) Make it an afternoon with a light lunch and plan to spend a couple of hours.
4. Zoodochos Pigi Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By 82manuelal - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
This natural cave is a real attraction, and nice to visit; have a nice walk to this cave with a little stream and fresh water; if you visit, have good walking shoes ; from this point you have a stunning view to the blue sea; you can also visit the lovely and quit chapel. Don't miss this nice and lovely visit.
5. Santorini Experts
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5.0 based on 434 reviews
