Great stay for those who enjoy nature, quiet, and having an authentic experience. Also perfect if you like to go running/ go for long walks. There are almost no cars and the landscape is beautiful. The island is like going back in time 50 years. We spent seven nights on the island and we felt like we were able to fully disconnect.
Pantelis was an exceptionally welcoming and kind host. During our stay he brought us fresh bread, vegetables from his garden, local honey and eggs, wild berries, and fresh fruit. He also arranged for us to visit the Mikra Thira winery on Thirasia, which is still under construction. He was readily available to answer questions and was always helpful with sharing information.
We prepared most of our meals ourselves, but we also ate at Nico's (Agistri Restaurant) and the Panorama Restaurant; we walked to both (~30-40 min) and Nico kindly gave us a ride home a couple of times. We also went swimming in Riva and used the beach chairs at Nico's. We have water shoes, so the pebbles/rocks did not bother us, but Pantelis mentioned to us that there was another place nearby where the beach is sandier and it is easier to get in the water. We also walked to the monastery and took a day trip to Oia to eat lunch and walk around. Due to the ferry schedule, it is possible to go to Santorini for a morning/afternoon visit, but not for dinner. There is Uber on Santorini or you can order a taxi to explore beyond Oia. However, we preferred to relax on Thirasia and enjoy the peace and quiet!
Thank you, Pantelis! We really enjoyed our stay and it was a pleasure to meet you!