Greeka.com: Andros Reviews - Greece and the Greek Islands

Villages: A lovely fishing village

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:40:59 GMT

Gavrio is the port of Andros. It is the first town you meet when you enter the island. And the impression is good. Itactually looks like a fishing village. There are fishing boats in the harbour and old fishermen unfolding their nets. Some fish taverns line the dock and lovely cafeterias offer a precious cold drink, after so much heat in Greece! The gist shops are lovely and people do not press...

Villages: Fun nightlife

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:40:59 GMT

Batsi is where most tourists on Andros go. Nice village, pretty small but has all what you may need in your vacation. Many luxury hotels there and great beaches nearby, like Agia Marina and Stivari. Prices good, compared to other Greek islands, such as Mykonos and Ios, which I found too expensive. The nightlife is fine. A lot of bars that stay overnight and fun people, especially the tourists f...

Beaches: Nice and fun

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:40:59 GMT

There were some umbrellas but you have to go early in the morning to catch one, so we had to buy our own umbrella from the super-market. Clean water and soft sand. If it is evening, lying on the sand is too much fun and relaxing. No beach bar there, so bring your own refreshing drink before you go to Agios Petros. Try Bacardi watermelon while you lye on the sun bed, it's a delight!

General: Buy amigdalota and kaltsounia

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:40:59 GMT

It was my first trip to Andros last summer. Before going, you'd better read some info about the island, what to see, where to swim, about its nightlife and tradition. There are many beautiful beaches on Andros but to me the best beach was to pidima tis grias. The most organized was Xrisi Amos. I also thought Felos beach was nice but it had deep water. Batsi is certainly the most picturesque vil...

General: Good for families

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:40:59 GMT

I enjoyed my holidays in Andros, I went there with my husband and our daughter, age 6, and and it's not that easy to find a nice place for families. Unfortunately we could stay only about a week, we always want more days to get some rest from the winter! The beaches were good, you can find a variety of them, organized, crowded or secluded. Some of them are rocky and deep, while some others are ...

General: An island for swimming and relaxing

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:40:59 GMT

The trip to Andros was quiet long, we had to take to ferries and a car route, as well, but it was nice.The island is good, beautiful beaches and two nice villages, Batsi and Chora. The inside is not ready for the tourism not so many attractions, not signals for most of the beaches. Only one problem: the island is not well linked to the other islands (Mykonos, Siros, etc.) and it's almost imposs...

General: Green

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:40:59 GMT

This Island is so wonderfull green. And if you like long walks and beautifull beaches, thats the place to be.

General: Perfect uncrowded beaches

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:40:59 GMT

The island is beautiful and pleasantly unspoiled, given that it is just 2 hours away from Athens. It is actually one of the least exploited locations I have seen in Greece and yet one of the best places, with a whole lot of perfect uncrowded beaches, crystal clear water (Kalamitsi, Zorkos, Vitali, Peza, and many others. Difficult to find a bad one.), nice villages (Batsi) and restaurants (Very ...

General: Nightlife for me is ideal

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:40:59 GMT

The Island has charm that I've not experienced anywhere else, I took a friend this year that has visited over 20 other Greek Islands but she's hooked on Andros now too! There are some amazing beaches if you fancy hiring a car, the local beach has a Blue Flag now but I prefer the rocks where its quiet. Psili Amos was one of the best. Nightlife, for me, is ideal. There are a few bars dotted aro...

General: Quiet family island

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:40:59 GMT

Nationality: Norvegian
Age: 42

The trip: Plane from Oslo to Athens. Bus to the port of Rafina and ferry to Andros. The trip was pleasant. Fortunately the port of Rafina is very close to the airport.
Reasons for going to Andros: Because it is a quiet family island.
Idea before arriving: That Andros Greece would be a quiet and beautiful island with dense vegata...

General: Athenian point of view

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:40:59 GMT

Hello.
I am Athenian and I often go to Andros during the weekends. It is the perfect place to escape for two days because it is only two hours away from the port of Rafina (Athens second port).
The beaches are fine and the waters are fresh and incredibly clear.
The capital is a pure marvel and its museum of art has some very good and interesting expositions in spring and su...

General: Easter holidays in Andros

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:40:59 GMT

I went to Andros with my son during the Greek Easter and we had a very good time.
We stayed at the camping near the port. It was very nice because we were the only ones (it was the second day of opening) and had the swimming pool for ourselves.
We enjoyed the great beaches which were near the port and ate fresh fishes and seafood. Just perfect.

General: A verdant place

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:40:59 GMT

I just came back from Andros where I stayed for a week with my wife and my two daughters.
We stayed in a lovely place called Villa Sofia; it is near Gavrio (port of the island), near the sea and it is the only pension which is surrounded by such vegetation. It is near a beautiful but popular beach and has a playground for children.
Apart from our lovely studio and hostess we found that ...