Around the guesthouse
Island guide
There is not a great deal to do here, and that is the recommendation. Walk, swim, read, eat simply, and sleep early. These notes describe the island as the guesthouse sees it.
The harbor and the village
The island's harbor is small: a stone pier, a handful of boats, and a row of whitewashed houses climbing the hill behind them. The village square has a bakery, a general store, and a bench that catches the evening sun. Everything on the island is a walkable distance from everything else, if you are not in a hurry.
The coastal path
A footpath leaves the guesthouse gate and follows the shoreline north, passing low shrubs, a heron's favourite rock, and a cove where the water turns pale green. Most guests walk it in the morning, before the path warms up. Comfortable shoes matter more than a schedule.
Quiet beaches
The island has no large beaches, which is part of the point. The sand near the harbor is where the boats come in; the longer stretch of sand to the south is usually nearly empty. Bring what you need for the day, as there are no shops on that side of the island.
Evenings
By late afternoon the light softens and the island slows down. Guests tend to gather on the terrace with a book or a cup of tea, and the day ends the way it began: quietly, with the sound of the sea underneath everything.