The tiny fishing village of Faros on Sifnos, part of the Cyclades group of islands in Greece, is renowned for its calm, dazzling blue waters, stonewashed white houses, soft sandy beaches, and rich traditions. This hidden gem on the Aegean is also home to NOS Hotel & Villas, an 18-suite boutique retreat that invites guests to discover the joyful simplicity of island living.
Architects K-Studio drew inspiration from traditional Sifnian villages in their sophisticated and minimalist design of the hotel, with stone walls, cobbled pathways and shady courtyards integrating seamlessly with the local landscape. There are opportunities for both privacy and connection throughout, with four buildings housing rooms for guests and communal areas including a restaurant, pool, spa, gym and wine cellar.
The name NOS was chosen as a nod to Sifnos as well as the Latin word for “we,” and signals the hotel’s ethos of togetherness. This spirit of belonging is infused into the food and atmosphere at the hotel’s restaurant, led by celebrated chef Athenagoras Kostakos, who sources unpretentious local ingredients to use in his zero-waste cooking. Each dish is crafted for sharing, with wine pairings available from local and international vineyards. Think baked eggplant with feta and honey, smoked lamb slow-cooked on vine wood, and of course, fresh fish caught that day.
The sunlit restaurant and pool sit at the heart of the hotel, overlooking the village’s beloved local landmark, the chapel of Panagia Chrysopigi. The sparkling-white structure was built in 1650 on a jagged promontory on the sea that was reputedly cleaved in two by divine intervention to protect nuns from marauding pirates. The region is also legendary for its artisanal pottery, and local ceramics are incorporated throughout the hotel’s refined interiors.
At NOS Hotel & Villas, guests can bask in the timeless, authentic elegance of this laid-back island sanctuary. In a fast-moving world, finding a place such as NOS to reconnect with yourself, nature, and history is truly an unforgettable luxury.
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