Phil C.
Google
Just had the pleasure of staying for 13 nights and I do hope to have the opportunity to return again one day.
Accomodation
I booked a first (top) floor executive apartment which comprised of a large open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area, a good sized bathroom and a large bedroom. Patio doors from the lounge led out onto a balcony which looks over the picturesque courtyard and palm tree lined swimming pool area. Furnishings are simple yet sophisticated, complimenting the honey coloured globigerina limestone brick walls that are true to the identity of the island. A fully fitted kitchen, with hot and cold purified bottled water on tap - bonus! Cleaning staff visit once a day to freshen up, replace towels etc.
Facilities
Good sized outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, steam room, infra-red sauna and yoga studio.
Staff
Amazing! Such a well picked wonderful group of people who really made the experience for me. They really can't do enough for you and are all masters at their own art. Thoroughly well organised, they ensure you get the most out of your stay, in a professional and stress free manner.
Food/juicing
Well I didn't really know what to expect, but I wasn't expecting that. Outstanding! For the first 9 days I did a hardcore juice fasting with super supplements (highly recommended extra). Having had quite the appetite before I arrived, I was surprised at how easy the programme was for me, and personally did not experience any obvious side affects. I think keeping yourself well hydrated certainly helps there. My last days reintroducing food back into my diet consisted of a morning juice, salad for lunch and cooked meal for dinner. Most of the clothes I arrived in no longer fit, but that conveniently makes room in my suitcase to smuggle the chefs home with me! I never knew a salad could taste so damn good.
Treatments
There is a wealth of different treatments, which are all well explained on their website and in the detailed information you are provided with upon arrival. I found the pricing to be very reasonable.
Gozo
I hadn't heard of Gozo before my trip, but what a hidden gem this place is, absolutely stunning. Travel to and from it is via an hourly (20 min) ferry service which impressively operates all the way through the night, even throughout the winter months. My stay was mid November, and the weather was still very good with plenty of sunbathing opportunities. Amchara has a fleet of bicycles which you can borrow to explore the island, which is just as easily done by taxi, open top bus, coach or on foot. This peaceful island is very easy to navigate round and the capital (Victoria) is less than an hours walk away. I will look forward to coming back in the summer to make the most of the fantastic diving it has to offer. The island is awash with stunning architecture and strict local planning should hopefully see that this is preserved.
Thanks for an awesome time Amchara, and for equipping me with the knowledge to make a healthier, happier life for myself!
