Mèlisses
Your Benefits
- Late check-in / check-out whenever available
- Room upgrade whenever available
- Welcome aperitivo (a drink with local charcuteries)
- Complimentary snacks in the room (including a couple of jars like homemade cookies, roasted nuts)
- Unlimited coffee and tea
How to Claim
Please get in touch with Mèlisses for your reservation.
About Mèlisses
The name Mèlisses (in Greek “bees”) is inspired by the busy bees that typically distinguish the landscape of the island, in the proximity of the sea. At Mèlisses, everything is aimed to enhance the culture and beauty of Andros’ territory. The house, designed by the best team of landscape designers and architects, completely respects the local flora and fauna by using local plants and rough stones, creating a continuous connection with the environment, almost disappearing from human sight.
The accommodation has a panoramic view that guarantees beautiful sunsets, with all the rooms looking over the magnificent sea. The property boasts two different salt water infinity pools, from where you can see the island of Ghiaros glimmering in the distance. Anytime is a good time to relax and have a dip in the fresh waters of our pools.
Mèlisses is surrounded by a variety of fruit trees, along with local fresh herbs and spices. With our vegetable garden, full of tomatoes from Santorini, local varieties of zucchini, and onions - our ingredients are picked freshly daily. These are all to be enjoyed in our homemade dishes and rich breakfasts served by the pool.
The property is completely isolated with its private one hectare land on the sea. All around the house there is quietness and peace, complimented by the sea slowly crashing against the rocks down at the beach and sometimes the sound of little lambs and goats walking around freely. From Mèlisses you can see the clearest sky, completely dark at night, only brightened by a full moon and stars.
YOUR HOST
Mèlisses’ host and workshop manager Allegra Pomilio is Italian, but deeply fond of Hellenic culture and traditions. She has been working in the hospitality and gastronomy field for many years. She assisted and worked with the French food blogger Mimi Thorisson, hosting many workshops together and honed her skills studying at the Alain Ducasse Academy, as well as attending many prestigious Italian chef’s classes. She’s always looking for the best way to combine simply cooked homemade food served with beautifully displayed ingredients, paying a particular attention to the presentation of the dishes and to the “art de la table” all accompanied by the best wines and refreshments.
Living between Italy and Greece; her passion for food, travelling and lifestyle found perfect balance at Mèlisses, where she prepares everyday unique breakfast and hosts together with other guest personalities, intimate retreats and workshops aiming to discover the island of Andros, each time under a different perspective. Make sure not to miss our very special retreats! Each meal will take the form of an outdoor feast, savouring Mediterranean flavours and atmosphere.
Location
HOW TO REACH ANDROS
FROM RAFINA (ATHENS)
You can reach the port of Rafina from Athens airport in 20 minutes by taxi or by bus in about 30-40 minutes. It is recommended to book your transfer in advance through this link. Reliable drivers with good spoken English and very transparent fares, thus avoiding long queues at the airport.
The trip from Rafina to Andros is about two hours long with standard ferries or one hour with Sea Jets. The price is usually around €18-21 (one-way).
FROM TOURLOS (MYKONOS)
You can reach the port of Tourlos from Mykonos airport in about 15-20 minutes by taxi. It is recommended to book your transfer in advance through this link. Reliable drivers with good spoken English and very transparent fares, thus avoiding long queues at the airport.
The trip from Mykonos to Andros is about two hours long with standard ferries, or one hour with Sea Jets. The price is usually around €15-18 (one-way).
