Sea Rituals

Sea Rituals: Aegean South

Far from the maddening crowds lies this characterful apartment tucked away in the hillsides of sleepy Andros island and just a flip-flop down to a secluded, postcard-pretty beach.

From the outside, this place offers up knockout vistas of the Aegean Sea and charming blue shutters in spades. Hop between the shady terraces surrounded by fragrant gardens to drop and flop with a good book and soak up the ever-changing seascapes. Then gather everyone for sundowners beneath the shade of the elevated pergola (your new daily ritual), followed by barbecue seafood feasts.

Stepping inside, you'll love the boho interiors with heirloom-worthy antiques and statement chandeliers bringing all the wow factor. Meanwhile, the rest of the home is left pared-back and crisp white to let the traditional architectural features and local stonework do all the talking – just how we like our Greek hideaways to be. And with each bedroom offering an en-suite bathroom, there's no need to tussle for the best room here.

When that dazzling turquoise sea finally beckons you, it's just a flip-flop downhill along a scenic pedestrian path to the sandy shores with a beach bar to keep the drinks flowing, a shady playground to escape the heat of the day and straw parasols just like you imagined. And when tummies start to rumble, mosey over to the local taverna just footsteps away – there are meze plates, a glass of crisp Retsina and a warm Greek welcome waiting.

Home truths:
*The beach and local taverna are within walking distance, but for everything else, you’ll need a car
*Free garage parking is available on-site
*There are external steps which may be unsuitable for guests with restricted mobility
*This apartment is semi-detached to another home located at the bottom of the house, but there is total privacy between the two houses
*If you’re travelling as a larger group, the adjoining property sleeps up to ten guests – speak to your host directly
*While not all the en-suites are photographed, we expect the style and quality to be consistent with the rest of the home
*Your nearest supermarket to pick up essentials is in Hora, just four kilometres