Top Things to do in Kamari
What to do and see in Kamari, South Aegean: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
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 Land
3. Nemely Windsurf & Sup Center
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5.0 based on 81 reviews
No matter if you want to learn how to Windsurf or take your skills to the next level, Nemely windsurf SUP center is here with the latest equipment and the best-certificated instructors to guide you and get you up and going in no time. Drop by our office at Avis beach. Admire the colours of the crystal clear waters while paddling on one of our sups with our experienced instructors.
4. Argyros Travel
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5.0 based on 146 reviews
Argyros Travel is an agency founded by local professionals, who strive for almost two generations, to show the unknown side of Santorini. What we do is help you get the journey of a lifetime, with seamless transportations services, specially designed island tours and accommodation. We chose our family name to be our band name because we are and want to remain a family business, dedicated to people who love Santorini as much as we do! We are committed to pushing boundaries every day to maintain the high standards of our services and keep adding value.
5. Ancient Thera
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,292 reviews
This 11th century BC Dorian settlement includes remains from Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods.
Reviewed By 335kimberleyp - Grimsby, United Kingdom
Ancient Thera is at the top of a mountain and well worth a visit for anyone enjoying archeology . Just a word of warning it is worth the 10euro fare for a mini bus up and down the winding road then to access the site it is a tiring uphill climb to the summit , the stunning views alone are superb and the bus allows two hours visit which is ample time to inspect the remains of the ancient Hellenistic city .
6. Love Boat Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 333 reviews
Reviewed By OfftheirP - Manchester, United Kingdom
This is a lovely bar sat right on the promenade and we went every night for sunset drinks. The inside part is that really nicely and shows lots of live sport but outside was our place. Here, you can take a seat right by the beach and watch all the goings on there. They have very reasonably priced drinks which are served with complimentary snacks. Free Wi-Fi is available as well along with free sun loungers. The service is fantastic and the guy who runs it is cheerful, helpful and very informative.
7. 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.
8. Dimitris restaurant - Greek Nights
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4.5 based on 173 reviews
We create a pleasant environment in which you will have the opportunity to dance at the pulse of our traditional dances with a touch of a modern style and enjoy plenty of our food in an unforgettable evening with live orchestra and dancers! In our Greek night show you will experience the famous fire dancing, plate smashing, and local Greek dance like Zorba and Syrtaki.
9. Kamari Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6,756 reviews
Reviewed By 743cesarm - Ponte de Lima, Portugal
Esta praia e muito agradável tem uma rua paralela com exelentes bares e restaurantes,tem cadeiras de praia muito confortáveis e basta consumir algo nos bares que as cadeiras de praia sao gratuitas,aguas cristalinas e quentes. This beach is very nice and has a parallel street with excellent bars and restaurants, has very comfortable beach chairs and just eat something in the bars that the beach chairs are free, crystal clear and warm waters.
10. Santorini Experts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 434 reviews
