This trip, and our stay at Magic Mountain, will go down as one of the most remarkable and memorable of our lives, for all the right reasons.
We loved the experience of staying in The Stone House and being close-up to the amazing nature of Andros. My husband and I both love animals, so having the chance to meet the dogs at the sanctuary, and being greeted by Billy the Tom cat and Esmeralda the donkey (and her friends) every morning, was just part of the charm.
Andros is a spectacular place and, with a 4x4 car to get us around (recommended!), we enjoyed lots of the circular hikes on the island. The scenery and views are non-stop stunning and we particularly loved Paleopolis.
Host, Sandy, who also runs the animal sanctuary on the grounds, is an inspiring human who simply radiates good and kindness. The same can be said for the volunteers and friends we met who help her there.
All in all, if you love nature, animals and are looking for an authentic, rustic experience to pluck you completely out of the 9-5, then Magic Mountain will live up to its name. We’ve returned home hoping that a little of its magic will stay with us always.