The Offbeat Goat Collection
Onar Andros
Andros, Greece
A cluster of stylish yet chill stone villas nestled amidst the oleander trees near a deliciously secluded cove in Andros
This nature-getaway-meets-hippy-commune has a pared-back style and sustainable sensibility. Set in a remote, unspoiled corner of Andros, Onar’s collection of villas is intimate and unpretentious. Interiors are minimalist in style, decorated in creamy, earthy hues, wicker baskets, and upcycled wood, with tasteful accents throughout.
Expansive stone terraces shaded by bamboo awnings look out on flowering fields, sculpted oleander trees, and a drool-worthy infinity pool overlooking the verdant valleys below.
“Our philosophy inhabits each and every activity of ours. With our daily commitment to respect Andros’ nature ecosystem, our basic concern is the least possible intervention in the natural landscape. Building our houses with natural local materials and preparing our meals with ingredients from our certified organic garden promote our efforts for authentic Greek hospitality. Seeking ways for developing alternative forms of energy and ecological activities are pivotal pillars of Onar’s peaceful everyday life near nature.”
—Onar Andros
the look.
The ultimate in boho-chic with a home-away-from-home vibe. Thirteen sculpted- stone cubed houses are flanked with oleander and wild shrubs, each spacious and designed with expansive open-plan living areas and plenty of chill-out nooks inside and out. Interiors are minimalist and tranquil, decked out in muted hues of oatmeal, grays, and olive greens; wicker and hand-carved furnishings, upcycled ladders draped in soft Turkish towels, and simple but tasteful accents.
the experience.
pristine nature
Delight in the solitude (literally a 5-mile dirt road from civilization) and beauty of Onar’s natural surroundings, Be sure to stroll down the riverbed to a pristine crystal cove (Achla) with a stunning white sand beach flanked by a picturesque chapel and lighthouse. Other favorite beaches on Andros include Zorkos, Vitali, Vori, and Achla.
access to sites
Visit the Museum of Contemporary Art, which hosts world-class exhibitions, and the Archaeological Museum of Andros in the picturesque ancient city of Paleopoli. Watch a film at the Andros Cinema Club or hike out to the ancient Zagora, an ancient settlement on the peninsula's steep plateau. For island walks and maps, visit androsroutes.gr.
community
Mingle with guests at communal breakfasts and evening fire-pits, and confab with lovely owner Mateo Pantzopoulos, who is always happy to share the scoop on Onar.
farm-to-table-feasts
Feast on delicious farm-to-table meals or roll up your sleeves for some lessons in home cooking.
Eco-design
Onar has taken no shortcuts in building its cottages with local materials in a traditional architectural style and ensuring structures blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape.
Conservation-focused
Committed to conservation, with its property abutting a nature reserve (Natura 2000).
Culinary sustainability
Meals are prepared with ingredients from their certified organic garden or sourced locally.
Waste, water, and energy management
Ongoing efforts to develop and convert to alternative forms of energy.
the impact.
at a glance.
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good to know
15 self-accommodating houses of various sizes, with small kithenettes (sleeping 3 -7 guests). Open May-October. Children are welcome.
location
Achla, Andros (location is remote and requires a 4x4 vehicle). Meals are served at the hotel’s taverna.
*Photos courtesy of: Onar Andros
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