There are no much words to describe our stay in Andros at Vasili's place. Amazing, surprising...
First: Andros. The island is a paradise in the Aegean Sea, out of the touristic roads of most of the Cyclades islands. It's quite, full of traditions and authentic greek culture. With a few exceptions in the area of Gavrio (the port area with some bathing facilities and windsurf spots), the island is dotted with beaches that are little corners of paradise, with crystalline water, very few people and most of them uncontaminated. Better to go with a car, you can reach all of them in a hour/hour and half maximum).
Second: the house. It's in the middle of nature, between olive trees and vineyards, cows and birds, with a nice outdoor veranda where you can have dinner, read a book or simply relaxing. It is situated in Korthi, with a amazing view of the Bay (ten minutes walking), one of the most beautiful landscape of the Island. The little town on the bay is very typical with little shops and the traditional "tavernas".
Vasali's Family: this was the true surprising element that makes our holiday extraordinary. Dimitri, Irini and Katerina live a few miles from the place and gave us fresh eggs (from their hen-house), vegetables (from they cultivations), wine (from their vineyards) and honey (from their bees!!!). We found extraordinary people, full of kindness, good mood and hospitality. It's really hard to explain such a kind of hospitality.
If you're not a Mykonos or Santorini "type", visit Andros and stay at Vasili's place.