Run, don’t walk, to Magda’s place. I’m not kidding. I promise you won’t regret it. This was my second time in Santorini. The first, I stayed in Fira. It was fun, but this time, I brought my three teenagers, and we needed more space. Megalochori was a delight, a small village tucked away from the madness and crowds. We had a lovely dinner at Alisachni, got gelato daily from Mr. Scoop, and enjoyed the stroll to Gavalas Winery. And Magda’s house was perfect for us. It had plenty of room for all five of us, a gorgeous pool that we used everyday and a fabulous rooftop patio that we used every night. The home is 120 years old (the tile in the entry is original, you guys 😍) and it’s been lovingly cared for and decorated. My family loves character and this home was overflowing with it.
Magda’s cafe is next door, and I can’t say enough about the excellent food. Daily breakfast is included in the cost, and we looked forward to it everyday: omelets (including a special vegetarian one for me) breads, yogurt with honey, coffee. One night, she invited us to a piano night at the cafe. She served us wine and fish and refused to take any compensation, and we were treated to beautiful music and Greek songs. And when we needed to print our ferry tickets, Magda insisted on taking care of it for us. I don’t usually write reviews, but I’m planning to write a longer, more detailed one for publication because this was one of my most favorite stays. We fell in love with Magda and her home, and we heartbroken when it was time to leave!