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An excellent spot to embark on hiking, snorkelling and cycling adventures. This traditionally built hotel with all modern comforts (fridge, LCD TV, etc.) comes highly recommended!

Pure and simple design breathes life into the six spacious studios of Asterias House in Donousa. Built to feel as if it were a stylish extension of your own residence rather than an anonymous building, Asterias House offers you the intimacy of home within the zen ambience of its studios. In-situ furniture and hand-carved crevices where soft lighting casts shadows on bright white walls envelops guests into an airy haven of relaxation and renewal.

Located in the upper section of the island’s port town of Stavros, each of the studios offers you expansive views out over the sea and Amorgos in the distance. Asterias House is a short, three-minute walk to the center of Hora, making getting around easy and allowing you to quietly relish the serenity of Donousa. During the evening hours as the setting sun sets the sky ablaze in colour, you can enjoy a glass of the island’s wine from the comfort of your own private balcony and feel all your worries melt away together with the sinking sun.

Awake to pure island breezes and the refreshing sound of silence as you embark on exploring the hidden treasures of remote Donousa, whether it be setting out for the pristine beaches of Livadi and Fykio, discovering the abandoned village of Messaria, or sampling fine examples of the island’s gastronomy in Mersini. The proprietor of Asterias House, Mr. Prasinos, has taken an active role in promoting alternative tourism throughout the island by marking various hiking routes and will gladly assist guests with inquiries regarding such activities as well as answering general questions about Donousa. Asterias House is committed to protecting the environment by using energy efficient light bulbs, solar water heaters and implementing a dual flush system in an effort to cut down on water usage.

However you decide to fill your day, returning back to a cosy yet spacious room is the perfect way to wind down for the evening. Most rooms accommodate 2-3 persons with some allowing four guests and feature one double bed or two singles as well as their own bathroom and storage facilities. LCD TVs, air conditioning and a fully equipped kitchenette, including a mini-fridge, coffee maker, small oven and hot plate as well as dishes and utensils, give you the option of preparing and enjoying a meal within the comfort of your own studio. Furnished with a table and chairs inside and outside on your balcony, Asterias House is a great place to gather around with friends. Additionally, two of the studios offer fireplaces and sofas, adding an extra intimate aesthetic.

Asterias House offers its guests other added touches of hospitality, such as hairdryers, the use of an iron and ironing board (on request) as well as transportation to and from the port. Though committed to efforts to protect the island’s wildlife, pets are not allowed within the premises.

Whether you come looking for relaxation or adventure, Asterias House is certainly the perfect base for discovering each of the many hidden treasures the remote island has to offer.

Donousa

Donousa, where Dionysus supposedly hid Ariadne from Thesseus, feels like a captivatingly remote island at the edge of the world. Indeed it is the northern-most island of the Cyclades with just about 150 inhabitants. Yet this is precisely what makes Donousa so magical, complete with its fantastic beaches, rooms to let, bakery, handful of restaurants and traditional seaside café-cum-supermarket. This is a quiet and serene island, perfect for those who don't want to be plagued by tourists yet in search of the real Greek island experience.

In fall and spring, the island is a hiker's and swimmer's paradise, with plenty of paths to explore and superb sandy beaches. Its little capital, Stavros, takes its name from the Timios Stavros Church (Exaltation of the Holy Cross) which has been recently renovated. Over a century ago, an old church on the same location was swept away by the waves, and its main icon denoting the Exaltation was found on a beach off nearby Amorgos island. This event spurred the reconstruction of the church in 1902 (and very recent renovation).With respect to ecotourism, Donousa offers excellent hiking paths, great birdwatching opportunities particularly in May, and two caves worth visiting. In true Cycladic fashion, nature here is stark and relatively arid, yet friendly to shrubs such as mastic and thyme. You will come across different trees such as cedar, salt cedar, fig and olive. The Makares islets off the coast have been included in the Natura 2000 network due to their welcoming environment for migratory birds.

A variety of beaches and a bite at Kalotaritissa

Beyond the main town, the village of Kalotaritissa is a very quiet and quaint hamlet near the Church of Agios Giorgios at the northern end of the island. This little corner of the island offers three beaches (Sapounochoma, Trypiti and Mesa Ammos). You can walk to Kalotaritissa in about an hour and a half from Stavros, following a dedicated footpath to enjoy a wild and more enchanting landscape. Drop by the Taverna of Mitsos for a hearty meal once you visit Kalotaritissa.

Unique spring and culinary delights of Mersini

You must also discover Mersini which boasts the beach of Livadi below and a couple of restaurants or 'tavernas' that serve amazing local dishes. Interestingly, Mersini features a century old plane tree and a spring with running waters, considered a rare sight in Cyclades and for such a small island. Note also the church of Agia Sofia with the splendid view. Lastly, a path from Mersini takes to the beaches of Livadi and Fikio so bring your swimsuit along if the weather permits.

Forgotten village and ancient site at Messaria

Messaria, also known as Haravgi, is an abandoned village right before Mersini is interesting to hike through. You can follow the path from Messaria to the beach of Kedros for a great swim or for enjoying the landscape. There are two old windmills (upper and lower) in the region that will tease the fancy of photographers and trekkers too. The area also boasts archaeological remains from the Geometric period (800-700 BC) and remains of Bronze Age dwellings that add a mysterious twist to the island's history.

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